D. Watkins: Powerful Literacy for Authentic Change and Survival
The BTU is proud to partner with Boston Teachers Off Script to present an evening with D. Watkins, editor, professor, and author of books including The Beast Side: Living and Dying While Black in America and The Cook Up: A Crack Rock Memoir. Professor Watkins will use his journey from the streets of East Baltimore to the halls of academia to show the power of literacy and education as a positive agent of change in his personal life, and his way to “give back to the neighborhoods that my friends and I tore apart.” Registration info coming soon. Thursday, October 26 from 6-8 PM at the BTU. Download a flyer for posting.
Missing PD Certificates?
Many members report not receiving PDP certificates (hard copy or electronic) last year or in previous years. The BTU has filed a grievance, and we thank BPS who has been very proactive in working to resolve the issue. If you or staff in your school has not been given certificates to use for recertification or other purposes, please complete this very short form.
PD Option for Specialists in Schedule A ELT Schools
Specialist teachers in Schedule A schools may, at the teacher’s option, use up to six hours of your annual professional development time to meet with specialists in other schools or to meet with grade level and content teams in their buildings.
Teacher Facilitated Time (TFT) Trainings and Informational Webinar
For those seeking more information and training about TFT in Schedule A ELT schools, this 35-minute webinar includes an overview of TFT and the facilitator role, ideas to structure your first few TFT sessions, protocol examples, bright spot case studies, and additional resources. Full trainings are now posted on My Learning Plan. Trainings are one evening (5-7 PM) and one full day (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM). This one-time training is required for all new TFT facilitators.
Career Development for Paras and Subs
The BTU is sponsoring three informational workshops for paras and subs interested in obtaining teacher licensure.
- MTEL Prep: October 12 (this meeting will also feature 1:1 consultation opportunities)
- Teacher Licensure: November 16
- Teacher Employment Preparation: December 7
Read more information, and register to attend. All sessions held at the BTU from 4:30-6:30 PM.
MTEL Prep Resources
BPS has posted fall’s MTEL Prep Courses on My Learning Plan. See the schedule, and register on My Learning Plan. The BTU is also able to provide additional supports to those who need them. Please complete this short form to help us understand your needs, or email Paul.
Committee on Teachers Assigned in SPC Roles
The next meeting of the committee on teachers assigned in SPC roles will be held on Thursday, October 19 from 4:30-6 PM here at the BTU. This meeting is for ALL members. RSVP by emailing Paul.
BPS Academic Department Websites
Explore the BPS Academic Department websites to find instructional materials for all content areas!