- Early Childhood Inclusive Education PD Series
Created specifically for K0/K1 & K2 teachers and paraprofessionals. Register on Vector. Upcoming Dates: 11/7/24, 11/14/24, 12/12/24, 1/7/25, 2/4/25. More info here. Contact Cassandra Clark-Crichlow, cclark3@bostonpublicschools.org for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17GJHQp6-K7FbTOKilJpbX4yLiqa2DjKzF1F_q9vRR5c/edit?usp=sharing
- Early Childhood Illustrative Math Learning Site: Feb 4, 8:00-2:30
If you or an educator you know is looking to see the IM curriculum in an early childhood classroom (K2-2), this is an opportunity to join other educators for a day in a live classroom around a common area of practice. This learning site on 2/4/25 places the question of “How do we implement IM in an early childhood classroom to create inclusive, student centered math learning experiences?” within the context of a diverse classroom. Come see a K2 math class, led by Nora Li (Sumner Elementary), where students are engaging in complex tasks and making sense of mathematics. After the classroom visit, educators will reflect, synthesize the impact for learning, and pose questions for a debrief with the host teachers. Participants will then use the hows and whys of the host teacher’s practice to implement a change idea in their own practice. The follow up coaching sessions are designed for collaborative feedback from the group of participants. ALC/PDPs are available.
Flyer – https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HfBl2SS-6emzDZqDX2vctN4SRCCKYjtamqHOEbLubeQ/edit?usp=sharing
RSVP – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn3RN-DO2pjIdnt9HflL0rIEq2qllP_BEZ4UUjj0qnj1iIKA/viewform?usp=sf_link
- Teach for Climate Justice: An Experiential Retreat for Educators to the Bribri Territories of Costa Rica this summer!
Join with other educators this summer to travel to Indigenous territory in the heart of Costa Rica’s rainforest to explore how to bring climate justice education into your classroom. The summer dates are: June 1-7, July 20-26, August 10-16.
Email Betsy Drinan at bdrinan@gmail.com for more information. - World Language Learning Site: Feb 11 or 12, full day
The Telescope Network and the World Languages department are co-hosting a Learning Site that starts on 2/10, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm on Zoom. The Learning Site includes 4 1-hour virtual sessions as well as an in-person peer observation all focused on the question, “How do we scaffold the World Language curriculum to meet the needs of our students?” Peer observation will be hosted by Emily Farmer, French Teacher at Boston Latin Academy on February 11th or 12th. Spaces are limited.
Flyer: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yeiLZRLBR_GIqfcbEZKMxZb6q4KllwrW7bepPJz7LGw/edit#slide=id.g11eb1efc8d3_0_46RSVP:https://airtable.com/appYek0wtXhDqcy21/pagWEFFoXDP25zyz4/form - Connect & Share Sessions on “Access to Fishtank for Multilingual Learners”: Feb 6 & Mar 11, 5:30-7:00pm
Feb/Mar Connect & Share Sessions on “Access to Fishtank for Multilingual Learners”: Join us on Zoom on February 6 and March 11 to hear from colleagues about what’s working in their classrooms and in their schools. Join for one or both sessions. See flyer for more info.
Flyer: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g5nWd3v94sSiJ7TIKp9zsjSm1XVFSeZYAC6D3GaCp0/edit#slide=id.g2018affd15f_0_92
RSVP: https://airtable.com/apptrZMNGEJSjRVoc/pagJBgO8pTs4D8FCy/form - 2025 Telescope Leading & Learning Survey
Share your ideas. Influence future PD offerings. Connect to learning & leading opportunities. Complete the 4-8 min survey before 2/28 to enter a 20 x $20 gift card raffle. (open to all BPS educators)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexptns_Ngr2KY8hGE3Q0KzzQ2zPNo7CdxN1Dwxp9Ftom8hZw/viewform?usp=sf_link
- Advancing Equity in Tier 1 Classroom Behavior Supports – Online, Self-Paced Modules
We are looking for BPS teachers to complete 8 online training modules and to give us feedback about their experience of the modules as part of a pilot study. Modules are only 20-30 minutes each and are self-paced. Teachers who participate in our pilot study will receive 4 PDPs and a $50 Amazon gift card. Modules focus on developing skills for equity-focused behavior support in the classroom at the tier 1 level. Module topics include: Introduction to Advancing Equity, Supportive Relationships, Classroom Community, Celebrating Success, Responding with Care, Supportive Family Partnerships, Using Data to Advance Equity, Teacher Wellness. To learn more or register to participate go to: https://tinyurl.com/MTSSModules - Critical Disciplinary Literacy ALC course, 2/3-3/17, Mondays 4-6pm, Zoom.
This course is designed for secondary content teachers. Across 6 modules, participants will explore critical perspectives on disciplinary literacy. They will learn about research traditions of culturally sustaining pedagogies, disciplinary literacy, and other critical perspectives in education. Enroll on Vector by searching for the title, “Critical Disciplinary Literacy 2025”
Course flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VOu_rJSdD251mbCksyW26_x2DXj_ytDu/view?usp=drive_link**Even if you missed the first session and are interested, email elane2@bostonpublicschools.org, you may still be able to join!!!***
- Spanish for BPS Educators: Intermediate Level – Feb. 25 – April 8, 2025
Unlock new connections! Strengthen your communication with Spanish-speaking students and families! Sign-up form. Questions contact Julie Caldarone, jcaldarone@bostonpublicschools.org