Massachusetts Association of School Committees

The Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) is a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. With 17 employees, MASC is dedicated to providing support and resources to school leaders throughout the state. MASC offers a wide range of services designed to assist school committee members in their roles. These include professional development opportunities, workshops, education policy guidance, superintendent search consulting, and access to comprehensive information about education legislation. They also provide advocacy services, representing the school committee perspective to various stakeholders, including government agencies, media outlets, and other educational organizations. In addition to these core services, MASC hosts several councils and subcommittees focused on specific areas of education, such as law, administration, and finance. MASC also collaborates with the Massachusetts Superintendents Association to organize the annual MASC/MASS Joint Conference, the largest gathering of school leadership in the state. The organization also hosts a legislative advocacy event, "Day on the Hill," which brings together school committee members, superintendents, and student leaders to advocate for public schools at the Massachusetts State House. For more information about MASC and its services, please visit their website at masc.org.