- AFT Member Benefit Virtual Workshops
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- Degree Completion
Degree Completion through BPS Partnerships with Higher Education Institutions: Any BPS employee who is in need of completing their degree and/or earning a Master’s Degree which includes a pathway to licensure can enroll with one of our two higher education partners at an employee discount. They offer an undergraduate degree completion program and a wide variety of graduate degree programming. There are also scholarships available specifically for Black and Latinx educators. Contact: Kariem McCormick, kmccormick@bostonpublicschools.org
Degree completion programs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fAQGRVRiDQooDowgogQLPYfPjAJbl0Nn?usp=sharing
Associates and Bachelors degrees: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EqEhZLnvPiwNR9apGuPyFIvoTiBjoea_/view?usp=sharing
Masters degree: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18bPWbOi5BtHNSyk_rUyaDh-I2y4btaAb/view?usp=sharing
Contact info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OW_ZTrAnZ0FhajNePf7znSrCoLllsc19krsibx2KqG8/edit?usp=sharing - UMass Boston’s Instructional Technology Licensure Virtual Open House April 22, 4:30 p.m.
This program is designed as a cohort model of 10 specialists like yourself. We have a summer 2024 start date. Program runs for one academic year. You will get the latest skills and competencies in the areas of computer technology in education, e-learning design, assistive technology plus an internship (practicum in your own school/district) experience where you will work closely with a colleague(s) on a mutually agreed upon project. We will be hosting an exclusive virtual open house for you and your colleagues on Monday, April 22, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. to talk more about this exciting opportunity that will enhance your career! If you are interested in attending our virtual open house, contact Fran Keefe, Coordinator, Admissions, Instructional Design who will send the zoom link at: Fran.Keefe@umb.edu. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1B6tsbO5ikuut0BOWjnDVtDccV75SJpr2
- Rules-Based Reading Virtual Edcamp 5/1, 5:30-7:00PM: EdCamps are a unique “unconference” form of PD where those in attendance lead learning for one another according to their interests. On May 1st, the Telescope Network is hosting an Edcamp from 5:30 to 7:00pm on zoom. The theme of this Edcamp is Rules Based Reading. Across the district, so many of us have been trained in various rules based reading programs and are looking for other educators to connect with and share what’s working. Come prepared with a question, idea, or strategy you are working on! Or join us to spark new ideas and meet new people. And spread the word–this is open to BPS and non-BPS participants. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf27HfAAf2uL17-gzAH63vYfnWv-VLYjXIh7jY5J2w-xX-FoQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Flyer https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ltKNOtpF6YPUczRuF-w0F8q8kk5U2MU05BLsuJa3LA4/edit#slide=id.gf8079db7d2_0_63
- Teacher Leadership Fund Information Session
The Teacher Leadership Fund will be having an information session on April 9th from 5:00-6:00 on Zoom. Learn how you and a team of educators can receive u to $15,000 to make a change in your classroom, school, or BPS community! We will share an overview of the program and answer any questions that attendees have. We hope to see you there!
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdztXwgJu8QNk8foQsWd3tv6-bt26TJa_F2fEvK6XOyyXMboA/viewform?usp=sf_linkLearn more and apply to the Teacher Leadership Fund: bit.ly/TLF2024 - Elementary IM Math Learning Site: May 2, 2024, 10:30am-3pm
If you or an educator you know is looking to see the IM curriculum at the elementary grades in action, this is an opportunity to join other educators for a day in a live classroom around a common area of practice. This learning site on 5/2/24 places the question of “How do we engage all students in rigorous IM tasks with an emphasis on student sense making?” within the context of a diverse classroom. Come see a 3rd grade math class, led by Kayla Cantu (3rd grade teacher) and Liz Bishop (ESL Teacher), facilitated by the instructional coach, Lisamarie Ivey, where students are engaging in grade level, complex IM tasks. After the observation, educators have a chance to think through and debrief with the host teachers around the hows and whys of their teaching practice with follow up coaching sessions for an ALC/PDPs.
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