- 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
- 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
- Telescope IM Planning Cohort: Wednesday, January 15, 12pm-3pm
IM Planning Cohort (Launch 1/15): Need a fresh start on your planning routine? Start 2025 off right with this IM Planning Cohort (Grades 3-8). This PD will address the question, “How do we thoughtfully implement the Illustrative Math curriculum to provide all students access to rich mathematical tasks and learning experiences?” A Planning Cohort is a space for educators to collaboratively plan with the support of teacher experts. During the Planning Cohort you will have time to unpack the Illustrative Math curriculum to develop a thoughtful unit plan, pool resources with other teachers in a similar context, and receive feedback from peers and coaches. Earn 1 ALC for work you are already doing!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15nYPgkRq8WP19CeK4L68ouzfy-NPLlyoCxIMF7AA5jg/edit#slide=id.g25466d047a1_0_0 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS1CHU-ZiZRBiRv_JOSUJdMCJ0H-Q_m8AXN1MnbD0hG_Bv6A/viewform?usp=sf_link
- Implementing ALL Block Connect and Share: January 16, 5:30-7:00pm
The BPS/BTU Telescope Network in collaboration with BPS ELA Department is hosting an Implementing ALL Block Connect & Share Panel Discussion on January 16th. During this 1.5-hour session, you will hear from BPS educator panelists about what’s working for them in order to bring helpful ideas back to your own practice. All panelists and participants will engage in a discussion following the presentations. The intended audience for this event is educators using the EL curriculum.
Flyer: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1soGOhbWlJXENy-jzieuntBwM-tYsjSLK4EvwBCfs0_s/edit?usp=sharing
RSVP: https://forms.gle/XPxV5H97zid8ExsN7
- Telescope Network – Connect & Share: “Orton Gillingham Across Various Contexts”, January 22, 5:30-7:00pm
Join us on Zoom on January 22 from 5:30-7:00pm to hear from colleagues about what’s working as they implement Orton Gillingham to support their students’ foundational skills and transfer to Tier 1 content. This event is for educators who have been through an Orton Gillingham training or those who are Orgillingham certified.
flyer – https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/111NZ6pkJB73-exqk_Lz_7UduKch3fxABDYR9yBiVUbE/edit?usp=sharing
RSVP – https://airtable.com/apptrZMNGEJSjRVoc/pag9TitPTGBFsjID0/form?prefill_Session=recxYihmkz0O6iCO1
- Professional Learning Facilitator – Teacher Leadership Stipend Opportunity
- 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 - 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.