An external research team, which included SRI International, Abt Associates, Nancy Brigham Associates, and J Koppich & Associates, studied implementation of the new Educator Evaluation Framework for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE).

The Artifact Brief Series profile high quality examples of resources, protocols, and practices across MA districts that support effective educator evaluation implementations. This brief highlights Lawrence Public Schools' guidance materials for developing and implementing educator plans under the Massachusetts' Educator Evaluation Framework.