During the week of May 6, 2024, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tailored Focused Monitoring Review of Lawrence Family Development Charter School. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations. Areas of review related to special education include student assessments, determination of eligibility, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team process, and IEP development and implementation. Areas of review related to civil rights include bullying, student discipline, physical restraint, and equal access to school programs for all students.

In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The review chairperson from the Office of Public School Monitoring will send all parents of students with disabilities an online survey that focuses on key areas of their child's special education program. Survey results will contribute to the development of a report. During the onsite review, the Office of Public School Monitoring will interview the chairperson(s) of the district's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Other onsite activities may include interviews of district staff and administrators, reviews of student records, and onsite observations.

Parents and other individuals may call Joan Brinckerhoff, Public School Monitoring Chairperson, at (781) 338-3715 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, the Department will make the necessary arrangements.

Within approximately 60 business days after the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the district with a report with information about areas in which the district meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the district requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The public will be able to access the report at http://www.doe.mass.edu/psm/tfm/reports/. 

Press Release for Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Language Acquisition Re: 2023-2024 ELE Tiered Focused Monitoring

April 8, 2024

On May 8, 2024 the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE's) Office of Language Acquisition (OLA) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of the Lawrence Family Development Charter School's English Language Education department. The Office of Language Acquisition reviews each district's and charter school's ELE program every six years to monitor compliance with federal and state English learner education laws and regulations. Areas of review will include English learners' student assessments, identification of English learners; what programs English learners are placed in, parent and community involvement, curriculum and instruction, student support services, licensure requirements for faculty, staff and administration, program plans, and evaluation and recordkeeping.

In addition to the virtual visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The district will send a survey to the parents of students whose records the review team examines. The survey focuses on key areas of their child's English learner education program. Survey results will be reviewed by OLA and they will contribute to the monitoring report.

Parents and other individuals may call Samantha Kodak, M/Ed., Office of Language Acquisition Review Chairperson, at (781) 338- 3561 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, DESE will make the necessary arrangements.

Within approximately 60 business days of the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the Lawrence Family Development Charter School with a report with information about areas in which the Lawrence Family Charter School meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the Lawrence Family Development Charter School requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The report will be available to the public at https://www.doe.mass.edu/ele/cpr/. 

Congratulations to Brianna Espinola, winner of the LFD/LFDCS TV Raffle Fundraiser.

Georgia Guzman in Grade 1 from Ms. Zinke's class sold the winning ticket.

Students, Yahir Almonte and Shayla Bano, from Ms. Hidalgo's grade 3 class helped us in choosing the winner today! 

Thanks to all who contributed in raising $4,481 for LFDCS graduates' scholarships!

Attention all alumni who receive LFDCS Scholarships! 

SY'2024-2025 LFDCS Scholarship Renewal Applications are now available and due to the Opening Doors department no later than June 1, 2024 in order to renew scholarships for next school year.

If you have any questions, please contact openingdoors@lfdcs.org .

MCAS graduation requirement is not punitive, it's a lifeline for highest-need students. 

The LFDCS High School Fair on October 4 was a huge hit. In addition to our 8th graders, 55 students from outside attended the fair. This year 22 high schools were represented. 

Please fill out the Chromebook Agreement, sign it and return it to your child's school with the appropriate fee.

Complete el Acuerdo de Chromebook, fírmelo y devuélvalo a la escuela de su hijo/a con la tarifa correspondiente.

A new national study from Stanford University of nearly 2 million charter public school students affirms charter students outperform peers at traditional public schools (TPS). Click on the Superintendent's "Memo" under my picture to download the entire document.

Un nuevo estudio nacional de la Universidad de Stanford de casi 2 millones de estudiantes de escuelas públicas charter afirma que los estudiantes charter superan a sus pares en las escuelas públicas tradicionales (TPS). Haga clic en el "Memo" del Superintendente debajo de mi imagen para descargar el documento completo.

Keeping our little ones healthy and happy is our top priority! To ensure your children's well-being, let's work together to promote good hygiene habits. Please read our sickness protocol in English.

¡Mantener a nuestros pequeños sanos y felices es nuestra principal prioridad! Para garantizar el bienestar de tus hijos, trabajemos juntos para promover buenos hábitos de higiene. Por favor lea nuestro protocolo de enfermedad en español.

UNH Tech Camp. 

Dear parents of LFDCS,

I hope you are having a great summer. I am attaching a flyer with information about a baseball camp available to your children. If you have any questions feel free to contact Luis Vargas at 978-919-0066 or at luisvargasm09@gmail.com

Thank you

Estimados padres de LFDCS,

Espero que estés teniendo un gran verano. Adjunto encuentraras información sobre un campamento de béisbol disponible para sus hijos. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con Luis Vargas al 978-919-0066 o al luisvargasm09@gmail.com

Gracias

Congratulations to Thomas Strong, the winner of the Picnic table and accessories. The student that sold the winning ticket was Daylon Fajardo who is in Ms. Sullivan K-2 class.

The students who pulled the winning ticket were Genesis Munoz in Grade 3 and Yann Gonzalez Nolberto in Grade 3.

$2,950 was raised for graduates of Lawrence Family Development Charter School--thank you!

Durante la semana del 1 al 5 de mayo, LFDCS celebró la "Semana de agradecimiento a los maestros". Estos son mensajes escritos por estudiantes para sus maestros. Estos mensajes fueron colocados en los pasillos de la escuela para que todos los maestros puedan leer cuánto los aprecian sus alumnos.

On April 14, LFDCS celebrated Employee Appreciation Day with a half day of professional development followed by a luncheon and presentation of certificates, pins and gift cards for employees who had completed 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service.

Congratulations to Rosanna Mejia, Janetsy Rodriguez, RN, Colleen Saia, Priya Shrivastava, Erika Witham and Anna Yuen for 5 years of service; Alyssa Duffy, Sandra Gonzalez and Julian Paulino for 10 years of service; Superintendent Ralph Carrero for 15 years of service and Trevia Tate for 20 years of service. Trevia was also presented a placque for her 20 years of service by Superintendent Carrero.