METCO Program Review

Needham recently completed a METCO program review to learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing our school community as we strive to meet the needs of all students, including our 155 Boston resident students who participate in METCO.

The review highlighted the many strengths of our METCO program, including the success of our METCO students, parent satisfaction, and staff involvement in student growth and achievement.

The program review also provided recommendations for improvement, including strengthening student support services for Boston students; increasing cultural proficiency and sensitivity within the district; and ensuring all students perform at high levels, especially at the secondary level.

Please check out the entire report on our website.  Click on this link 2013-14 Reports  and select 2014 METCO Program Review Report.

Additionally, please take a few minutes to watch the video of a recent Needham Schools Spotlight and hear the voices of several Needham High School students talking about their experiences with race and culture in the Needham Schools:   Student Voices:  Race and Empowerment in the Needham Schools