NOTE: All BTU in-person events are canceled for the duration of the school closures. Committee meetings will take place remotely when possible.
CANCELED- Black Caucus Meetings
All Black Caucus meetings have been canceled until further notice.
Engaging Boston Public Schools for Earth Day!
If you are, or know someone who is, a teacher in the Boston Public School system and would like to engage your students and your school in climate justice and Earth Day 2020, please complete the following form.
NEW- TONIGHT: Indoor Teacher Trivia League
The Telescope Network is helping to start a virtual team trivia league. The goal is to provide a fun excuse for teachers to get together with their colleagues. Organize a team (any size) and have your team captain sign up here, or join on your own.
DEADLINE EXTENDED- Teacher Leadership Fund: Extended to May 1
Find out more information about the fund here. Contact tlf@bostonpublicschools.org.
NEW- Training for Family Engagement Check-in Phone Calls: April 2 & 3
There has never been a more critical time for BTU members to deepen our relationships with the families of the children we teach. Join us for a training and conversation on how to reach out to families with empathy and sensitivity to check in, find out about family needs, and connect families with the resources we have gathered. RSVP here and we will send you a link to the meeting you choose to attend.
NEW- Haitian Educators Meeting: April 7, 4:30PM
The Haitian Educators Committee will hold a virtual meeting. Please RSVP to Bianca Pierre at bpierre74@gmail.com and you will get a link to the zoom meeting.
Paraprofessional Times Vol. 3 No. 2
Check out the latest version of the BTU Paraprofessional Times!
Nominations for 2020/2021 BTU Election Committee: Deadline April 8
Any BTU or RTC member wishing to serve on the Election Committee must submit a written statement of interest to Jessica Tang by April 8. Click here for more information and a brief summary of responsibilities of members.
NEW- Updates on Interviews for Teacher Bargaining Units
Interviews for teacher bargaining unit members must be conducted utilizing the SSC/Governing Board Personnel Subcommittees. All interviews must occur as mandated in the Personnel Subcommittee superintendent’s circular and are to be conducted virtually during social distancing mandates. Please see the BPS OHC protocols for doing so. If your school is not following this protocol, please contact Caren Carew at ccarew@btu.org with the details.
NEW- Job Opportunity: LGBTQ Student Support Manager
The BPS Office of Equity is looking for candidates for this new, full-time position. Candidates of color are especially encouraged to apply. See here for more information and to apply for this position.
Look out for the Annual Teacher Climate Survey!
The annual Teacher Climate Survey opens on March 16! Keep an eye on your inbox for the anonymous survey designed by the Mass Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment.
Job Opportunity: Climate and Culture Specialist
Engaging Schools has launched a search for a full-time climate and culture specialist. See here for more information and to apply to this position.
School-to-Prison Pipeline Research Opportunity
A doctoral student at Northeastern University is looking to interview high school educators about their experiences as an educator as it pertains to the discipline of students. See here for more information.
DESE Requirement: Bilingual Educator Endorsement
As a part of the LOOK Act, DESE has established a new qualification requirement called Bilingual Educator Endorsement. Click here to learn more.
Arts Education Survey
Please complete the Arts Education survey to let us know what is working well and what is needed at your school to provide high-quality arts education for all students.
Boston Educator Supports Program
The Boston Educator Supports Program will be hiring a Consulting Teacher (CT) for the 2020-21 school year. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Boston PAR website.