- AFT Member Benefit Virtual Workshops
https://sharemylesson.com/
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19xtpULvXHR3jT62CCLvyaJrZZ0ZC1Bfx?usp=share_link - Degree Completion
Degree Completion through BPS Partnerships with Higher Education Institutions: Any BPS employee who is in need of completing their degree and/or earning a Master’s Degree which includes a pathway to licensure can enroll with one of our two higher education partners at an employee discount. They offer an undergraduate degree completion program and a wide variety of graduate degree programming. There are also scholarships available specifically for Black and Latinx educators. Contact: Kariem McCormick, kmccormick@bostonpublicschools.org
Degree completion programs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fAQGRVRiDQooDowgogQLPYfPjAJbl0Nn?usp=sharing
Associates and Bachelors degrees: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EqEhZLnvPiwNR9apGuPyFIvoTiBjoea_/view?usp=sharing
Masters degree: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18bPWbOi5BtHNSyk_rUyaDh-I2y4btaAb/view?usp=sharing
Contact info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OW_ZTrAnZ0FhajNePf7znSrCoLllsc19krsibx2KqG8/edit?usp=sharing
- Educators Thriving Staff Wellness PD: Habits; 9/25, 4 – 5:30pm
In this session hosted by Educators Thriving, participants will learn about the science of habit formation and consider the habits they want to sustain during the SY. Share & sign up on Vector! Educators Thriving: https://www.educatorsthriving.org/ - Early Childhood Phonics Learning Site: September 30, 8:00-1:00pm
This learning site will grapple with the topic: “How do we implement tier 1 phonics and phonemic awareness instruction to provide access for all learners?” We will do our best to accommodate all applicants, but we may have limited space. We will notify all applicants by September 26, 2024 to confirm.
RSVP: https://forms.gle/W9n5MEkqoAt1CwRF7
Flyer: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CVZl4epAXxVBcCkwtEWAjxa3Cyq5800b0jBZuzCaXOs/edit?usp=sharing - Early Childhood Inclusive Education EdCamp: October 8, 5:30-7:00PM
Join us for an Edcamp to talk about how to support early childhood students and their educators. On Tuesday, October 8th, the BPS Early Childhood Department and Telescope Network are co-hosting a virtual Edcamp on Zoom from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Teachers, paraprofessionals, and other early childhood educators can share questions and challenges, connect with colleagues from across the district, and discuss solutions.
RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0tOD6pcrq-cB_yW_XmTurUDzi7cpLJJ7msT_HEk0FvodA5Q/viewform?usp=sharing
Flyer Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/163hLap3571bxVOqqKM-UDJIQC5_UmddE/view?usp=sharing - Early Childhood Inclusive Education EdCamp: October 8, 5:30-7:00PM
Join us for an Edcamp to talk about how to support early childhood students and their educators. On Tuesday, October 8th, the BPS Early Childhood Department and Telescope Network are co-hosting a virtual Edcamp on Zoom from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Teachers, paraprofessionals, and other early childhood educators can share questions and challenges, connect with colleagues from across the district, and discuss solutions.
RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0tOD6pcrq-cB_yW_XmTurUDzi7cpLJJ7msT_HEk0FvodA5Q/viewform?usp=sharing
Flyer Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/163hLap3571bxVOqqKM-UDJIQC5_UmddE/view?usp=sharing - Mentoring For Professional Licensure (Introductory Session Oct. 24th, 5:30-7:00)
Mentoring for Professional Licensure (MPL): To be eligible for a professional teaching license, the Massachusetts Department of Education requires an additional 50 hours of mentoring beyond the first-year induction program. In this course, you will receive that required mentoring from veteran BPS Educators as you reflect on and grow your teaching practice. On Vector, register for one of the two posted sections (Grades K0-5, or Grades 6-12) The Introductory Mentoring for Professional Licensure session will be held virtually on Zoom, Thursday October 24th (5:30-7:00). Contact Ailis Kiernan at akiernan@bostonpublicschools.org if you need further assistance.
https://www.doe.mass.edu/edeffectiveness/mentor/50hour-requirement.docx - Teaching About Desegregation Busing in Boston: A Conversation About the 50th Anniversary with Educators
Monday, November 18, 2024 4-6 pm Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Ballroom, Section C (3550C) University of Massachusetts Boston 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125
https://www.bostondesegregation.org/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QrjQJ-z5EkQrxw0por2VvUOg9z1GhWFK/view?usp=drive_link - Wellness While You Work Series #2: “Fun Staff Group Activities” October 2nd; 4 – 5pm; Zoom
October’s staff wellness theme will be “Fall Fun”. In alignment with this theme, this session will focus on fun group activities that can foster staff connection in schools. Attendees will share fun staff activities with each other and learn how their school can participate in the “Fall Fun” initiative for a chance to win prizes! Sign up on Vector. - Harvard Conant Fellowship Info Sessions Virtual and In-person
The Conant Fellowship is an exclusive opportunity for BTU members which covers the full tuition of a masters degree at HGSE. The fellowship was created to support BTU members who have demonstrated a commitment to the Boston Public Schools and plan to continue to serve. Virtual (October 9th) and in person (October 3rd) info sessions available.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TfGfF7jPi8eF_dJEFXqXW6vxbbwjuJpZ/view?usp=sharing