Published On: November 27, 2019
NEW- Examining Tree Architecture, Saturday, December 7
Learning about phenotype and genotype as it relates to trees: why are trees shaped the way they are? For more information, visit here and register here
NIPEN 7.0 Progressive Edu. Workshop Deadline Extended to Next Week!
Be part of an exciting six-day, two part workshop to learn about Progressive Education. Apply Now!
Calling All Adventurous Teachers!
Are you looking for an opportunity to teach and travel in China this summer? SABEH is currently accepting applications for our Summer 2020 programs. For more information, please check out our website, or email sabehapps@gmail.com.
2019 Professional Development Series for Teachers Announced from the Art Alliance
Learn more and ask about PD Points.
Fund for Teachers: Design Your Own Transformative PD
Applications are now open for this year’s cycle. The Boston program is open to BPS and Boston charter school teachers to apply for grants to design a professional learning experiences that inspire and sustain them. Use the Application Learning Center or contact Paul for more information.
Updates from the Telescope Network
NEW- History Learning Site @McCormack Middle: December 11
Learn more about professional learning opportunities where teachers learn with their colleagues in a live classroom with real students.  The topic is: How do we deepen civic understanding and historical thinking while maintaining student engagement? Register here. See the flyer to learn more! 

NEW- How do BPS Teachers Lead? Tell us in the Teacher Leadership Inventory
The Teacher Leadership Working Group is a group of teachers and administrators charged with creating a sustainable teacher leadership strategy for Boston Public Schools to promote teacher retention and student learning. We are seeking to learn about all the ways teachers in Boston lead. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

NEW- Telescope Network Update: Last Chance to win an Amazon Gift Card
Fill out our quick survey to be included in the next raffle–and to share your suggestions for upcoming professional learning opportunities.
NEW- BPS Tech Talk: December 12 
Join us for our first-ever BPSTechTalk in honor of Computer Science Education Week! This event will feature eight inspiring stories by BPS teachers & students around tech & computer science. Register to help us plan. Free; walk-ins welcome. Read more in the flyer here.
Learn about the Ph.D. in Education at UMass Lowell: December 5
Focus on Leadership in Education K-12 and Higher Education Track or Research and Evaluation during an open house. More information here.
Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy to Host Community Forum: December 9
Learn more about what the Student Opportunity Act would do for students and school districts. Local leaders will have the opportunity to hear and respond to the ideas that are shared. Learn more here
Edcamp Planning Team
We’re starting to plan upcoming BPS/BTU Edcamps (hopefully in fall/winter and in spring). If you’d like to join in planning an engaging adult learning experience, contact us. Most of the planning work happens via email with maybe one pre-event meet-up.
Spring PD Event: May 2020
In May 2020, the BU Consortium will host its annual PD event.  In order to help us identify this year’s topic, we’re asking members to please complete the following brief survey.
The Grants Program: January 2020
This supports members who seek to investigate problems of practice in their own classrooms, schools, and districts by funding small educator-led projects. Applications for 2020-2021 projects will be available in January 2020. Contact BTU Members Nick Kapura and Theresa Garcia de Quevedo.
BU Wheelock School of Education & Human Development Consortium Dinner & Discussion: December 5
The BU Consortium will host a Dinner & Discussion event as part of their commitment to fostering collaborative projects between BU Wheelock faculty and Consortium members. Learn more here.
Paraeducators in the Life of the School Community, November 20 and January 15
Paraeducators are key school personnel who support students across all environments, including classrooms, small group settings and in the life of the school and community. Learn about a few of the upcoming professional development series here

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