The Innovation Schools Statute (
M.G.L., c. 71, ยง 92), requires superintendents in districts with innovation schools and/or academies to evaluate these schools at least annually. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine whether the school and/or academy has met the annual goals articulated in its approved innovation plan and to assess the implementation of the innovation plan. These annual evaluations must be submitted to the local school committee and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department) by August 1 each year.
This survey simplifies the submission process. A district can provide the Department updates on the status of any innovation school or academy, submit annual evaluations provided to the district's school committee, and notify the Department of any changes regarding a school's innovation plan or the creation or closure of an innovation school or academy.
This survey is designed to collect information and submissions for one or more innovation schools or academies that may be operating within a district. A district with several innovation schools or academies may complete the survey only once. If preferred, separate surveys may be completed for each innovation school or academy within a district. In this case, for each separate survey submission, please provide the contact information of the individual who oversees the innovation school or academy.