Boston Teacher Leadership Certificate Program. See flier here.
Registration is now open for the spring term of the Boston Teacher Leadership Certificate Program. This teacher-powered professional learning series features leadership development courses that were developed by BPS teacher leaders, for BPS teacher leaders.
Join the Professional Learning Advisory Board
Apply today to join the Professional Learning Advisory Board (PLAB) a group that brings educators’ voices to decisions that effect our professional lives. PLAB members are jointly appointed by BTU and BPS. For more information see this FAQ , and click here to apply.
Contact Paul Tritter or Shakera Walker for more information.
Stay Informed About Professional Learning in BPS
Get The Professional Learning Initiative (PLI) Update, a “never more than weekly” email newsletter about professional learning for BPS educators. Updates contain information about upcoming learning opportunities, links to professional resources, and interesting readings about education and professional development. Sign up today
The National Board process we know and love has changed – for the better. It is still based on the same high standards, but now it is less expensive, and can be completed in a multi-year process. What is the big difference? Rather than 4 entries, we now have 4 components. Each Component is $475, with a $75 yearly maintenance fee while completing the process. The total cost of certification is $1900, plus the yearly fee; and teachers have 3 years to complete it. Once they are certified, under the existing BPS-BTU contract, they are still entitled to a 4% salary increase above base salary. In addition, for a fee, NBCTs can earn graduate credits that could advance our pay lane. Finally, BPS has reimbursed the NBPTS fee to teachers who earned certification.
2015-2016 DRAFT Schedule of NB Program
Sept 30 – Information Session – Bolling Bldg. 4:30-6:30
October 9 4-7:30 & 10 8:30-3:30 pm – Jump Start for new candidates- Weekend Intensive Course .For more information about the BPS-BTU National Board Candidate Support Program please contact Karene Hines, NBCT or Ms. Shakera Walker.
The BTU Inquiry Project – Graduate Credit for PD that Matters
We are now accepting applications for the second cohort of the BTU Inquiry Project. In this teacher facilitated inquiry program, fellows conduct rigorous scholarly research on a question that is important to you and your students. Course begins in October.
AFT/BTU Teacher Leader Program – Be the Change!
What is education policy? How can I influence policy to advocate for my students and my profession? Learn about this and more in the AFT/BTU Teacher Leader Program. Teacher Leader Fellows engage with state and local policy makers, conduct action research to explore the real impact of education policy and join a national network of teachers advocating for the policies we need. Flier. $1500 Stipend;apply here.
Professional Learning Grants – Apply Today!!
Grant winners receive a $500 stipend to share their learning in blog posts on the BTU website and by presenting a workshop at the 2016 BTU Professional Learning Conference. Flier. Application. See previous grant winners’ work here and here.