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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

DESE oversees the education of children grades pre-k through 12 in Massachusetts, striving to ensure that all students across the Commonwealth succeed.

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Phone

Main (781) 338-3000
TTY (800) 439 2370

Address

135 Santilli Highway Everett, MA 02149
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Who we serve

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is responsible for all public school services in the Commonwealth from pre-k to high school. In addition to traditional schooling, ESE provides a number of services for students, families, and educators including special needs accommodations, professional development, vocational and other alternative schooling, and opportunities for college preparation.

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