Participating Districts: Cohort 1
Beverly

Beverly Public Schools, based in Beverly, MA, serves approximately 4,600 PK-12 students across eight schools. Beverly Public Schools seeks to maximize academic achievement and personal growth to enable all students to compete in the global economy. Among Beverly's student population, approximately 41% of students are designated as those with high needs: 28% of students are considered economically disadvantaged; 19% of students in the district have a documented disability; and 4% are English language learners (DESE, 2021).
Danvers

Danvers Public Schools has over 3,300 PK-12 students enrolled across seven schools. Among the student population, 35% of Danvers students are designated as those with high needs: 21% of students are considered economically disadvantaged; 19% have a documented disability; and 1% of students are English language learners (DESE, 2021). The Danvers Public School District is committed to serving students through four core values: caring, quality, commitment, and collaboration.
Gloucester

Gloucester Public Schools serves approximately 2,760 PK-12 students across eight schools. Among the student body, 55% of learners are designated as those with high needs: approximately 41% are considered economically disadvantaged; 26% of students have documented disabilities; and 8% are English language learners (DESE, 2021). The Gloucester Public School District is committed to fostering active partnerships with families and the community, honoring diversity, and meeting the academic, physical, social, and emotional developmental needs of all our students.
Haverhill

Haverhill Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring each learner meets or exceeds rigorous academic standards to become a citizen with integrity, skills, and the resources to succeed in the global community. The Haverhill Public School District enrolls over 7,770 PK-12 students across seventeen schools. Among the total student population, 65% are designated as those with high needs: 54% of students are considered economically disadvantaged; approximately 23% have a documented disability; and 10% are English language learners (DESE, 2021).
Rockport

Rockport Public Schools works to ensure all students pursue academic excellence, develop interpersonal skills, and value civic responsibility. The Rockport Public School District enrolls approximately 760 K-12 students across three schools. Among the total student population, 38% of students are designated as those with high needs: 22% of students have documented disabilities; 21% are considered economically disadvantaged; and 1% are English language learners (DESE, 2021).
Swampscott

Swampscott Public Schools serves over 2,130 PK-12 students across six schools. Among the student body, 36% of Swampscott students are designated as those with high needs: 19% of students are considered economically disadvantaged; 18% have a documented disability; and 6% are English language learners (DESE, 2021). The Swampscott Public School District works to ensure all students are supported to achieve success beyond graduation.