- AFT Member Benefit Virtual Workshops
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- 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 - Transformative Leaders of Massachusetts Fellowship Opportunity
Middle and high school educators interested in exploring school leadership should apply to the Transformative Leaders of Massachusetts fellowship! Fellows receive two years of training in school design and leadership, leveraging an apprenticeship model with hands-on learning, mentorship, licensure support, and a stipend of $20,000 while staying in their current positions. Educators interested in learning more should check out the website. Applications are due by Feb. 29. https://www.springpointschools.org/fellowship/ - Elementary ESL Planning Cohort: Begins Feb 29, 12-3 PM
This Planning Cohort will address the question, “How do we thoughtfully implement the OMME ESL curriculum to provide our English language learners access to grade level texts?” Led by experienced BPS Educators, a Planning Cohort is a space for educators to collaboratively plan with the support of a teacher expert. During the Planning Cohort you will have time to unpack curriculum, plan content units, and reflect on implementation, with the support of a teacher facilitator. This cohort will focus on planning using OMME’s new ESL units aligned to EL. Earn 1 ALC for work you are already doing!
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- BU Consortium- Grants Program Launch Event: February 28, 4:30-6:00pm
Join us to learn about the 2024-2025 BU Wheelock Consortium Grant Program, which can provide up to $10,000 for projects that support the learning and growth of educators and students. Wed Feb 28, 4:30-6:00pm on Zoom.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jAyMMOFbDuItneIRA3oEuCnJVxHIdv4A/view?usp=drive_link - Connect & Share: Stations and Studios in the Early Childhood Classrooms, March 6, 5:30-7:00 on Zoom
Are you looking for ideas, strategies, and routines that will support the implementation of stations or studios in your classroom? The Telescope Network is hosting a Connect and Share virtual panel discussion on the topic of “Stations and Studios in Early Childhood Classrooms.” Join us as our panelists discuss how they have been successfully implementing stations and studios in their early childhood spaces! During the 1.5-hour session, you can hear from a panel of “humble expert” colleagues about what’s working for them and bring resources & tools back to your own setting.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HkVvnU6y2Gj3K3MHQxqMoBQhF8lMs6GT4bPr1T09B3A/edit#slide=id.g2b4bfa0558e_1_0 - Equitable Biliteracy in SLIFE Learning Site 3.5.24
Investigate the question “How do we support all SLIFE students to access complex and enabling texts?” with colleagues. Peer observation @Blackstone Elementary + virtual sessions. Starts 3/4. Contact Kristen Cacciatore @kcacciatore@bostonpublicschools.org. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdZNTQauKOx2_T9Vj_oQpjwiE-4gHeVHqBNhy2g-sm_K3wSA/viewform - UMass Boston’s Instructional Technology Licensure Virtual Open House April 22, 4:30 p.m.
This program is designed as a cohort model of 10 specialists like yourself. We have a summer 2024 start date. Program runs for one academic year. You will get the latest skills and competencies in the areas of computer technology in education, e-learning design, assistive technology plus an internship (practicum in your own school/district) experience where you will work closely with a colleague(s) on a mutually agreed upon project. We will be hosting an exclusive virtual open house for you and your colleagues on Monday, April 22, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. to talk more about this exciting opportunity that will enhance your career! If you are interested in attending our virtual open house, contact Fran Keefe, Coordinator, Admissions, Instructional Design who will send the zoom link at: Fran.Keefe@umb.edu. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1B6tsbO5ikuut0BOWjnDVtDccV75SJpr2
- Wellness While You Work Series: Next Session on March 6th, 4 – 5pm
Interested in promoting staff wellness at your school? Join us each month to learn about various aspects of staff wellness; share & discuss best practices, ideas, and experiences with other school staff; and plan next steps. Sessions on Zoom. March Topic: Creating & Enhancing Staff Spaces. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cvcx1O67q-Z4yAnEkpVZwkp_xc6Q8s9S/view?usp=sharing