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  • Bobcast Episode 9: Bobcast Takeover: Superintendent ...

    In this special edition of the Bobcast, Superintendent Bob takes over Flyer News, the high school’s daily news segment! From delivering the latest updates to reporting the weather, he’s stepping into the anchor’s seat like a pro. But the fun doesn’t stop there—Bob also becomes the guest on The Early Bird, where students turn the tables and put him in the hot seat. To wrap up this unforgettable takeover, he plays the fan-favorite Yay or Nay game, where he’s the one answering the tough questions. Will he pass the test? Tune in to find out!

    Tuesday, Apr 15 2025

  • Now Accepting Applications: Mayor's Summer Internshi...

    The City of Framingham is excited to offer a 10-week paid internship opportunity for current college students and recent graduates through the  Mayor’s Summer Internship Program . Interns will gain valuable, hands-on experience working in city departments such as Police, Public Health, Library, Human Resources, Public Works, Finance, and more—including two positions in Communications/Social Media. 🗓 Key Dates: April 25, 2025 – Deadline to apply June 9 to August 15, 2025 – Internship dates 💼  Pay:  $17/hour for 37.5 hours/week 🎓 Open to current college students or May 2025 graduates ⭐ Preference given to Framingham residents and underrepresented populations Participants will also benefit from professional development workshops and mentoring, with opportunities to connect with city leaders, including Mayor Charlie Sisitsky. 🔗 Apply here: Mayor's Summer Internship Program | City of Framingham 🔍 See job descriptions: Internship Roles & Descriptions 📢 Read the full press release: Click here for full details

    Friday, Apr 11 2025

  • Now Open: Register for Expanded Learning Time’s Seco...

    Dear Families, We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our Secondary Summer Programs - a series of fun, hands-on, and enriching experiences for students entering grades 6 - 12! Registration will close on 4/24 at 9am or when programs reach capacity.  Please note:  There is a non-refundable  $50 registration fee per student . Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. All programs take place from July 7 - August 1 at Framingham High School , unless otherwise noted. Flyers After School TV Production (FAST)  |  Grades:  Current 6–8 In partnership with Access TV, this program offers middle schoolers practical experience in media production - from camera work to acting! Hosted in FHS’s advanced TV studio, FAST blends creativity, STEM, and career exploration. LatinX Program  |  Grades:  Current 6–8 Designed for students in the Spanish Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) program, LatinX combines engaging activities to help students build confidence and strengthen academic skills. Flyers Academy – Middle & High School  |  Grades:  Current 6 – 11 A STEAM-rich experience with hands-on modules in cosmetology, medical careers, technology, trades, yoga, sports, cooking, and more. Designed to connect students with real-world skills and future pathways!   Intro to Middle School 8/4 & 8/5: Walsh  |  8/11 & 8/12: Fuller |  8/18 - 8/19: Cameron For rising 6th graders and held at your child’s assigned middle school, this free two-day program supports a smooth transition from elementary to middle school with team-building, tours, and leadership activities led by school staff. Ready to Register? 👉  Click here to access Arux and get started. Follow these quick steps to complete your registration: Select  Sign In  and click  Create one now  to set up your profile. Complete the  Register a New Account  form. Once logged in, select your desired program to view the program landing page. From there, click  Enroll Now  and complete the enrollment steps for each student. Space is limited, so register today to secure your child’s spot!

    Friday, Apr 11 2025

  • High School Students Inspire the Next Generation of ...

    This year marked the exciting debut of a new student-led project inspired by a unique professional experience—our very own Rebecca Maynard’s journey as a 2024 Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. Fueled by National Geographic’s call to cultivate an  Explorer Mindset in learners of all ages, high school students embraced the challenge of creating meaningful, thought-provoking lessons for younger peers at Fuller and Cameron Middle Schools. Through thoughtful collaboration and creativity, our high school students designed interactive lessons and activities covering urgent global topics like biodiversity, plastic pollution, water contamination, mining, and coral reef degradation. These projects weren’t assigned—they were imagined and developed by the students themselves. With full creative freedom, they found both purpose and empowerment, realizing they have the ability to drive change and inspire others. The culmination of their efforts came when they visited the middle schools and brought their lessons to life. The middle school students were not only engaged but deeply inspired by their older peers. It was more than just a teaching moment—it was a powerful exchange of curiosity, empathy, and leadership. This first year of the project proved to be a meaningful step in nurturing globally minded, environmentally conscious young leaders. We can’t wait to see how this initiative grows in the years to come!

    Friday, Apr 11 2025

  • Corrected School Calendar Information

    Dear FPS Community, Please see below for updates regarding the last day of school!  An updated version of the 24-25 calendar  now contains the updated last day for K - 11. Last Day of School for the 24-25 School Year The last day of classes for FHS Seniors is Thursday, May 22nd and the last day of Senior finals is Monday, June 2nd. The last day of school for BLOCKS at Juniper Hill is Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Before school care will be provided. The Little Explorers after-school program will be provided until 4pm only.  The last day of school for students in Kindergarten - Grade 11 is Friday, June 20, 2025 (Half-day). Explorers will close at 3pm. 2025-2026 School Year Calendar The  2025 - 2026 District Calendar  is complete and uploaded onto our district website. Please see below for the official first days of school to put on your calendar! First Day for Staff:  Monday, August 25, 2025 First Day of School for Grades 1 - 12:  Wednesday, August 27, 2025 First Day of School for Pre-K and Kindergarten:  Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Sincerely, Framingham Public Schools

    Wednesday, Apr 09 2025

  • School Calendar Information

    Dear FPS Community, Please see below for updates regarding the last day of school!  An updated version of the 24-25 calendar  now contains the updated last day for K - 11. Last Day of School for the 24-25 School Year The last day of classes for FHS Seniors is Thursday, May 22nd and the last day of Senior finals is Monday, June 2nd. The last day of school for BLOCKS at Juniper Hill is Tuesday, June 17, 2024. Before school care will be provided. The Little Explorers after-school program will be provided until 4pm only.  The last day of school for students in Kindergarten - Grade 11 is Friday, June 20, 2024 (Half-day) 2025-2026 School Year Calendar The  2025 - 2026 District Calendar  is complete and uploaded onto our district website. Please see below for the official first days of school to put on your calendar! First Day for Staff:  Monday, August 25, 2025 First Day of School for Grades 1 - 12:  Wednesday, August 27, 2025 First Day of School for Pre-K and Kindergarten:  Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Sincerely, Framingham Public Schools

    Tuesday, Apr 08 2025

  • Upcoming Events You Won't Want to Miss!

    Upcoming Events! April - May 2025   Get Ready for the Framingham Family Fair! Join the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham for a morning filled with fun, learning, and celebration at the Framingham Family Fair – A Celebration of Young Children! 📅 Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Location: Framingham City Hall, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 💥 What to Expect: 🌟 FREE event for families with young children 🎭 Live performances 🎨 Fun hands-on activities 🎁 Community partner giveaways 🧠 Brain-building moments for little ones Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your child in a playful, enriching environment—plus connect with local programs and resources that support early childhood development. 🎟️ No registration required – just show up and have fun! Brought to you by a caring community of sponsors including the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham, Framingham Public Schools, Framingham Public Library, ParentChild+, and more! Come celebrate the magic of early learning with us!  Get Ready to Recycle and Celebrate at the Earth Day Fesitval! Check out the Framingham Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 26th from 11AM–3PM at Framingham Centre Common (Rain date: May 3rd) for a day full of eco-friendly fun, learning, and COMMUNITY ACTION! 💚 Before you toss it—see if you can RECYCLE IT at the festival! Check out all the items you can bring: 🔄 ON-SITE Recycling at the Festival: Plastic bags & wrap Eyeglasses, sunglasses & frames Printer cartridges Sports medals #6 plastic cups/Solo cups Coffee pods/K-cups Wine corks Rechargeable batteries ONLY 🚗 DRIVE-THRU Recycling Located across the street at First Parish Church (24 Vernon St.) TVs Cell phones Computers, monitors & accessories Video/audio equipment Household appliances & white goods Metal items Bicycles & textiles ⚠️ Heads up: Fees apply for electronic items 🎉 Don’t miss this chance to reduce waste, support sustainability, and enjoy the festival atmosphere. Let's work together to keep our planet clean and green! 🌱 🔗 For full recycling info: framinghamearthday.org/recycling-info Spring Into the Arts 2025 – Music & Poetry Slam! Join us for Framingham High School’s annual Spring Into the Arts event on Thursday, May 1st! This FREE event, generously sponsored by the FHS PTBO, is a celebration of student creativity and talent. 📍 Event Details: 🎨 Art Show – 6:00 PM | FHS Library Come explore incredible student artwork displayed throughout the library! 🎤 Music & Poetry Slam – 7:30 PM | FHS Theater Students take the stage to perform their original music and poetry in an inspiring showcase of talent. 🌟 Can’t make it in person? We’ve got you covered! ONLY the Music & Poetry Slam will be streamed LIVE – so be sure to tune in and support our talented students! Watch here! 📅 Mark your calendars – you won’t want to miss this! Get Ready for Framingham’s 4th Cooler Communities Fair! Framingham Public Schools (FPS), in collaboration with the Cooler Communities Program and the City of Framingham, invites YOU to a fun, family-friendly event that’s all about cool ideas for a cooler planet! 📅 When: Saturday, May 31, 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Where: Fuller Middle School 👩‍🔬🎓 Come see our amazing FPS students in action as they showcase inspiring projects on climate change, energy efficiency, sustainability, and more! ♻️✨ PLUS: Discover easy ways to cut down on energy costs Get tips on how to live a more climate-friendly lifestyle Chat with the Framingham Sustainability Committee Explore hands-on exhibits and take home helpful resources This is a great opportunity for families, students, and community members to learn, connect, and be inspired to take action for a healthier planet 🌍 🔗 Learn more here: https://secure.smore.com/n/4un85 Let’s come together to build a cooler, greener future—see you there

    Monday, Apr 07 2025

  • Registration Open - Explorers Spring Recess Programming

    Registration is now open for our Planet Protectors Vacation Week Program during Spring Recess. Join us for an action-packed day where students will become Earth’s heroes - taking on exciting eco-challenges, creating upcycled art, and discovering new ways to protect our planet. From outdoor exploration and sustainability missions to hands-on science experiments and team challenges, this day is all about making an impact! Don’t miss out - sign up today and be a part of the movement to save our Earth! Registration is open to all Framingham Public School students Pre-K through 5th Grade.  Registration will close on Tuesday, April 8 at 4:00pm or once the program reaches spacing capacity at 100 students. Details:  Date: Tuesday, April 22 - Friday, April 25 Time: 7:30am - 5:30pm Location: McCarthy Elementary School, 8 Flagg Dr, Framingham, MA 01702 Transportation is not provided. Caregiver drop off and pick up is required. Breakfast/Lunch will be provided, we kindly ask that you pack a nut-free snack each day. Pricing: Non-Explorers rate, $320 : Families who are not currently enrolled in the Explorers before and after school program at their specific school. Explorers rate, $260 : Families that are currently enrolled in the Explorers before and after school program at their specific school receive a discounted rate for all non school days and vacation programs.  This discount will be automatically applied at checkout. FPS Employee Discount: Employees of FPS are eligible for a 10% discount using promo code: FPSTAFF4 Voucher Families: Please use the code VOUCHER4 and we will adjust your parent fee after registration.  Registration Details:  Click here to register !  Direct link: http://fpscrd.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29969 To register, an account must be created.

    Tuesday, Apr 01 2025

  • Office of Teaching and Learning February & March New...

    Office of Teaching & Learning Monthly Newsletter March 31, 2025 Office of Teaching and Learning The monthly 2024-2025 Teaching and Learning Newsletter is part of a series that intends to share information from the following departments: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Early Education Expansion Multilingual Education Educational Technology  Fine and Performing Arts Each department works collaboratively to develop coherence in support of the District’s Instructional Priority; If student-centered educators utilize intentional lesson design that includes clear objectives, strategies, scaffolds, and extensions based on individual profiles of students (IEP needs, Language Proficiency levels, various data points) to provide access to grade-level Tier I instruction for all students, especially students who are dually identified, then students will be able to master priority grade-level literacy standards and communicate their progress and how their work supports their growth and achievement. An intentional focus on the priority and the named subgroups focuses efforts on closing the opportunity gap while providing high-quality instruction for all students. February & March Message and Updates Our previous newsletter shared that Framingham Public Schools was awarded the Partnership for Reading Success in Massachusetts (PRISM) Grant. We are pleased to share that our work within this network has begun. Our first PRISM Leadership Team meeting has begun. We look forward to enhancing our vision for literacy in our PreK-Intermediate classrooms. As the work of the team unfolds, we will share progress updates! Additionally, we have expanded our literacy efforts in Middle Schools by implementing Into Reading in all grade 6 classes. Next year, we will continue this implementation in grades 7-8. Our efforts to adopt and implement high-quality instructional materials have been furthered with the recent One8 Foundation grant award of $262,000. As shared in a previous press release, these funds will be leveraged to purchase the rest of the Open Sci Ed curriculum units in grades 6-8, coupled with high-quality professional learning for our teams of science educators. Also, our grade 6-7 Social Studies Educators will receive professional development and the curriculum Investigating History. Finally, early adoption of a supplemental math program, ST Math, will be made possible at two of our Elementary Schools, McCarthy and Stapleton, with the hope of expanding to all elementary schools in future years. We want to thank our educators and leaders for their dedication and commitment to adopting new curriculum, shifting their pedagogical practices, engaging our students, and sharing their practice with their colleagues during professional learning and collaboration. Elementary iNight The Framingham Elementary Sage Department hosted iNight on Tuesday, March 4 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Framingham High School cafeteria. 4th and 5th grade Sage students across the district sharing their independent investigation projects for the community. Through self-selected topics, students researched, reached out to experts, and created impactful products in their area of interest. Below are a few photos of this celebration of their hard work and creativity. Topics ranged from global warming to therapy cats, and everything in between! We are looking forward to the Middle School iNight on Wednesday, April 16th 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Fuller Middle School. All are welcome to attend. Literacy Across Schools As stated in an earlier newsletter, five of our FPS elementary schools were allowed to participate in the United States of Reading Program. This year-long literacy support program is designed to enable all students in the participating schools to choose and own their own books. The end goal is to motivate students to spend more time practicing literacy skills outside of class time, learn about their interests as readers, and develop a habit of reading for fun.  On February 5th, students at Barbieri, Brophy, Harmony Grove, McCarthy, and Stapleton had an opportunity to hear from the author of the books they have been reading, Jerry Pallota.  The kick-off of the event included opening remarks from Superintendent Tremblay and local and state officials, including the Secretary of Education in Massachusetts, Secretary Patrick Tutwiler. Read Across America Read Across America Week was celebrated at McCarthy Elementary School from March 3rd to March 7th. The week was celebrated with lots of reading and fun filled themed days.  March 3rd was Dress like a Superhero Day, and there were a few superheroes we caught curled up with a good book in kindergarten.  Curriculum, Resource, and Grants Reminders We recognize that many folks often seek additional resources to support, supplement, or augment materials. Applications or inquiries regarding grants, curriculum, research, or resources should be directed to the Office of Teaching and Learning to ensure the district has the bandwidth to engage in such projects, does not have any conflicting initiatives, and aligns with our strategic priorities. Additionally, all grants, curriculum, and resources must be vetted through the various Office of Teaching and Learning departments to ensure equity, coherence, and student privacy. This process helps maintain consistency across our schools, uphold high-quality instructional standards, and protect student data. We appreciate your collaboration in keeping our educational practices aligned and effective for all learners. Curriculum Highlights: Walsh Middle School On February 3rd, Walsh Middle School 7th-grade students held their annual “Egyptian Experience” gallery. As part of the Ancient Egypt unit, students completed a research project that allowed them to further research one topic of interest from that time period. The students created a final project to demonstrate their knowledge, and that project was showcased in the gallery.  Great job, Walsh Grade 7 students and teachers, for a fantastic gallery exhibit!  On Wednesday, March 5th the Walsh Middle School 8th Grade students hosted the 8th Grade Holocaust Museum Exhibits. The memorial exhibit was the culminating research assignment students were tasked with after reading the memoir, Night. Students examined and discussed primary source historical documents, and researched and reported on personalized research questions related to this topic.   Great job Walsh Grade 8 students and teachers for an incredible Holocaust Museum Exhibit!  High School Environmental Club Congratulations to our Framingham High School Environmental club and its advisors, Rebecca Maynard, Emily Rathmell, and Katie Mansfield, for their award-winning Climate Project! Earlier this month, the FHS Environmental club and its teacher advisors received the Silver Award in the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest!  The Bow Seat contest is an international arts competition for all students ages 11 - 18.  After spending 5 months preparing their immersive exhibit titled “A Few Degrees More: The Impact of Climate Change in Framingham”. In collaboration with McCarthy Elementary, the exhibit allowed McCarthy students to walk through the art exhibit and talk with the high schoolers about climate change in and around Framingham. Thanks again to Rebecca, Emily, and Katie for helping create such a pivotal experience for our students!  STEAM Nights at King and Stapleton Stapleton STEAM Night at Stapleton Elementary brought a crowd of families to celebrate math and science. Occurring on March 6th, students and their caregivers were provided opportunities to see experiments with dry ice, make their own slime, compete in interactive graphing, work with robots and enter to win through a raffle of STEM prizes! Special thanks to Kris Callahan, STEAM Coach and the numerous staff members at Stapleton for their dedication to the students and families of Framingham celebrate math! King King Elementary hosted ‘March Math-ness’ Night on March 12! Families were able to participate in math tasks and games in classrooms. There were math puzzles in the hallway and math-related basketball games in the gym. Special thanks to Stephanie Swasey, STEAM Coach, and the numerous staff members at King for their dedication to the students and families of Framingham celebrate math! Math Curriculum Review It’s getting close! The math curriculum council members worked collaboratively to create a curriculum rubric to reflect the needs of all students and their teachers. Resources utilized to create a rubric that best suits our city’s needs were the EdReports rubric, the MA CURATE rubric, a Multilingual-focused rubric from DESE and ELSF (English Language Success Forum), and the EQuIP rubric from Achieve.org. Council members are now reviewing each grade level (PreK-5, 6-8) top choices using this consensus created rubric.   The top two choices to bring high-quality instructional Materials to Framingham Public Schools have been chosen! Our teachers will pilot Amplify Desmos K-8 Math or Illustrative 360 K-8 Math. Both programs come with green ratings through EdReports and were the highest-scoring curricula when compared to the comprehensive rubric created by the Math Council. We look forward to the start of this pilot on March 31 after all pilot teachers have received training in their respective programs during the week of March 24. Students whose teachers are participating in the pilot will have letters sent home to notify their families. At the end of April, the Math Council will also send anonymous surveys to families in FPS to solicit their feedback before choosing a final curriculum for our district. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Writing Exemplars As we approach the MCAS testing window, we want to share several resources that provide a lens into the expectations, rubrics, and types of questions and tasks students will engage in during the assessment.  Reviewing some student work samples from across the state allows for a benchmark to examine the expected output at each grade level.  In our work with the adopted curriculum, educators are working to align classroom tasks to the grade level… https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/student/2023/  Writing Expectations on MCAS ELA (I hr. Webinar) http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/resources/resources-training/12-12-22%20Writing%20Expectations%20for%20MCAS%20ELA%20Tests%20(1).mp4   MCAS Writing Rubric https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/tdd/ela.html?section=rubrics   MCAS Resource Center ELA Resources http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/released-items/ela/   MCAS Student Work Scoring Guide https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/student/ Assessment Spring 2025 MCAS Windows The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released the testing windows for the Spring 2025 MCAS Administration. The guidelines are below. Each of the respective schools in FPS are identifying the specific dates for testing in each grade and will release the schedules in the upcoming month. Spring 2025 MCAS Tests for Grades 3–8 in ELA, Mathematics, STE and Civics Test Administration (All the windows include dates for make-up testing.) ELA testing window March 24–April 18 Mathematics testing window April 28–May 23 STE testing window for grades 5 and 8 April 28–May 23 Civics testing window for grade 8 April 28–June 6 Spring 2025 MCAS Tests for Grade 10 in ELA and Math English Language Arts (ELA) ELA Session 1 March 25 ELA Session 2 March 26 Mathematics Mathematics Session 1 May 20 Mathematics Session 2 May 21 Make-up testing Last date for all make-up testing   (Make-up testing can begin for each session after its initial administration date listed above.) ELA: April 3     Math: May 28 Science June 4 - High School Science Session 1 June 5 - High School Science Session 2 June 12 - Last date for all make-up testing (Make-up testing can begin for each session after its initial administration date listed above.) Fine & Performing Arts Fine and Performing Arts Website MMEA Eastern District Junior Festival On February 1st, twenty-one 7th-9th graders from Fuller, Walsh, Cameron, and FHS auditioned in Bedford, MA for the MMEA Eastern District Junior Festival for vocal or instrumental music, and eight were selected! Congratulations to: Nate Lerman, grade 8, Trumpet, Fuller Hannah Lieberman, grade 7, Vocalist, Walsh Draydin Maskell, grade 7, Vocalist, Walsh Parker Wagoner, grade 8, Vocalist, Walsh Brooklyn Adams, grade 9, Vocalist, FHS Aiden Fraggos, grade 9, Vocalist, FHS Samantha Pippos, grade 9, Vocalist, FHS Emerson Xavier, grade 9, Vocalist, FHS Gretchen Fraher, grade 9, Trumpet, FHS Bravo - Winter Performances A huge bravo to the following music teachers for beautifully executing their winter concerts: Emily Browne and Mark Ragusa- hosted an incredible Potter Road 3rd-5th grade vocal and instrumental music concert! Students did an excellent job displaying what they are learning in the classroom on stage: singing in rounds, singing and playing the recorder or playing the ukulele in the same song, and using translanguaging throughout songs. The band students had solid concert and performance etiquette and having each instrument group play individual solos was a great way to highlight each student and showcase their learning.  Kaylynn Michael- smoothly executed King’s K-4 concerts! Students showcased singing in rounds, singing while using body percussion, and performed confidently on stage for their caregivers. Bravo! Idalis Irizarry- put on standing room only Brophy concerts where caregivers lined up 30 minutes early to get the best seats! Students sang beautifully and confidently, evoking emotion and showcasing their Brophy pride. Thank you for your hard work and flawless execution! Jack Corbett, Kelly Roberge, and Matt Zettler- created in-school performance opportunities for 5th grade Band and Orchestra students at Harmony Grove! Students took turns showcasing their skills and techniques for their fellow 5th graders and special guest Kindergarten students. They played confidently as whole ensembles, demonstrating strong performance etiquette, musicianship, and pride.  Abi Varsos- put on a beautiful choral showcase at Cameron! 7th and 8th grade chorus students sang in perfect harmony and filled the auditorium with beautiful sound.  Karima Haddouch- Took 60 Fuller Chorus and Falcon Singers on tour! Students traveled to feeder schools McCarthy, King, and Brophy where they performed beautifully for the 4th and 5th grade students, getting them excited to join Chorus in the future. Thank you for creating such a dynamic performance and for sharing it with so much of the Framingham Community! A huge bravo to Anna Percuoco, Karima Haddouch, Diane Jasinski, Rebecca Rolleri, Kyle Trumble, and the Fuller Middle School student cast and crew for four outstanding performances of Descendants! This was the largest Fuller Middle School musical cast yet (over 50 students), and they all shone on stage with their beautiful singing, complex choreography, and great comedic timing. Congratulations, and thank you for all of your hard work! Resource Center Transparency Center   OTL Previous Communications November Newsletter October Newsletter  2024 MCAS and Accountability Results September Assessment Updates Teaching and Learning Guiding Documents Instructional Plans and Guiding Documents District Coherence Model District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) Instructional Framework Handbook Instructional Visioning Lesson Planning Tools Current Curriculum Frameworks - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Standards Navigator   DESE MA Frameworks Family Guides Classroom Visit Rubrics TNTP Literacy Walkthrough Tool TNTP Reading Foundational Skills Classroom Observation Tool District Strategic Plans Office of Teaching and Learning and Office of Student Supports Strategic Plan (September 2023) Pre-K Strategic Plan (September 2023) Meet or Connect with Each OTL Department Office of Teaching and Learning  Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Team Department of Multilingual Education Team Department of Early Education (PreK) Team Department of Fine and Performing Arts Team Department of Educational Technology

    Monday, Mar 31 2025

  • Distribution of Material - March 2025

    Distribution of Material March 2025 Distribution of Material Framingham-based, youth-oriented service groups are permitted to distribute recruitment material at four (4) periods during the school year. This newsletter is one way that the District shares submitted material to all FPS families. For more information on this, please visit the FPS Website: Distribution of Recruitment Material.   ENGLISH SPANISH PORTUGUESE     Interested in submitting material for your organization? Read on! Distribution Guidelines: Please complete the online application https://forms.gle/qpsR8W4K4dHyEAKa9 (If you have trouble with the online form, please complete the Application for Distribution on the next page and send the form along with the flyers to: Amy Kane for approval. Materials will not be distributed without approval from the Superintendent’s Office. According to School Committee policy, “All material to be distributed through the Framingham Schools must be provided in three languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese).” Only Framingham-based, non-profit, youth oriented groups will be considered for approval. Materials are distributed under the auspices of the School Department; therefore all messages must be free of grammatical and spelling errors to receive approval. All materials must contain the statement “Translations provided by… ” (please include the translation source) PDFs delivered for digital / electronic distribution should be at least partially accessible**. **Accessibility: For people who have visual impairments and depend on a screen reader to receive their information - a scanned PDF is not accessible. The scanned document is essentially an image that has no identifiable text for a machine to read. The best kind of PDF will have tags, links, alt-text for images, and proper titles and headings. At the very least, the text should be 'selectable'. Please see this article to learn more: https://itaccessibility.arizona.edu/content/pdf-accessibility

    Friday, Mar 28 2025