DESE news updates for DLCS
Moore, Paula B (DOE)
Hi all,
The following are DESE updates that are of interest to DLCS teachers and curriculum leaders. These notices, and others, can be found in our monthly STEM newsletters. You may register to receive the STEM newsletter automatically every month.
New DLCS MTEL
The Digital Literacy and Computer Science Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) will be available in late September 2021! Once an MTEL becomes available, the competency review process for DLCS licensure will end. This is the case regardless of where a candidate is in their pursuit of a DLCS license, including those enrolled in an educator preparation program. Please note that there is a delay in score reporting when a new test is first released. Information about what will be on the test can be found on the Pearson MTEL webpage. Candidates can register for the test on the Evaluation Systems Group (ES) of Pearson website.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science Leaders Network
DESE is introducing a new leaders network for Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Leaders! Similar to our leader networks for other subject areas, the DLCS network will engage Pre K - 12 district and school leaders, coordinators, and educators in discussions relevant to implementing, expanding, and sustaining DLCS within their districts. Participants will connect with other DLCS leaders and educators from across the state in order to share resources, strategies, and best practices towards equitably implementing the MA 2016 DLCS Framework in their districts. Members will also work collaboratively with DESE to provide input and suggestions on DESE initiatives around broadening participation in DLCS across Massachusetts. Please see our registration page for more information.
New Digital Literacy and Computer Science Curriculum Guide for Massachusetts Districts
DESE has contracted with STEM Learning Design to publish an enhanced DLCS Curriculum Guide for 2021. This Guide provides overviews of curricula that districts can use to engage students in learning DLCS concepts and skills in the 2016 DLCS Framework. The Guide is divided into grade spans and provides guidance on curriculum pairings to comprehensively address the DLCS standards. Each curriculum overview describes standards alignment, key instructional features, costs (if any), and PD offerings. Each evaluation also includes indicators for assessment, differentiation, English learner, and culturally responsive supports. Districts are encouraged to review their existing DLCS curricula by using the appendices in the Guide to identify any gaps in standards coverage and then select curricula from the Guide to fill those gaps.
Thank you,
Paula
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Paula Moore, M.Ed. Digital Literacy and Computer Science Specialist Pronouns: she, her, hers
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