Boston Writing Project Invitational Summer InstituteThe Boston Writing Project in the Institute for Learning and Teaching at the University of Massachusetts at Boston is now recruiting teachers for its 35th Invitational Summer Institute on teaching writing. This highly regarded, teacher-led program runs four days a week for three weeks from July 6-23. Twelve K-12 teachers can receive up to six graduate credits from the College of Education and Human Development tuition free (registration fees still apply). If you are interested in the teaching of writing and in how writing facilitates learning in all subject areas, check out the details about the ISI and an application at the BWP website or contact Peter Golden.
Beyond MCAS and PARCC: Alternative Assessments that Work
In conjunction with the MTA, Fairtest, Citizens for Public Schools, TAG Boston, and YOUNG, the BTU is sponsoring this conference on alternatives to standardized testing. Come hear from teachers, students, schools, and organizations who are leading the work on creating and implementing assessments that work at the school and system level, and learn how you can get involved in shaping assessment policy locally and nationwide.
Please join us on Saturday, March 21 at the Mission Hill School in Jamaica Plain. Register today (the full workshop schedule will be posted soon).
New Math Curricula Are Coming
Here’s a chance to have your say: The math department is looking for teachers to join with separate cohorts working on updating curricula for grades 1, 3 & 5 and for secondary grades. If you are interested in joining either of these efforts, please apply. Find out more information (including how to apply to join the teams) about the elementary process and the secondary process. Opportunities for those who are unable to join these teams to share ideas will be available soon as well.
Calderwood Fellowship in Writing Instruction
Applications are now open for the summer Calderwood Fellowship in Writing Instruction, which includes a combination of graduate coursework and classroom research. Fellows receive a $1,000 stipend and six graduate credits upon successful completion of this transformative professional learning experience. See this flyer for more information.