Educational Collaboratives
Purpose
"Educational Collaboratives are formed by local school committees and charter boards under the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 4E. The purpose of an educational collaborative is to supplement and strengthen the programs and services of member school committees and charter boards. All educational collaborative agreements and amendments must be approved by the member school committees and charter boards and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education." [Excepted from Mass D.E.S.E.]
ACCEPT Collaborative
About ACCEPT:
Since 1974, ACCEPT has provided excellence and innovation in educational practice for school districts in Metrowest Boston. ACCEPT, a non-profit, is governed by the Superintendents of the member school districts and an appointed representative of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. ACCEPT is a multi-service, entrepreneurial public school partner.
Bi-County Collaborative
About BICO:
The Bi-County Collaborative (BICO) is a public entity dedicated to providing high quality educational programming for students with varying learning disabilities and challenges.