- 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 - August 2024 MIT Climate Professional Development Workshop (paid) for high school educators
MIT CATE will also host its third annual Climate Professional Development Workshop from August 19th-August 20th for high school educators. Interested educators can apply here, and will receive a $350 stipend and 10 PDPs if accepted: bit.ly/mitclimatepd See this flyer for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N2p7LSwtSL-tAe4mPj_X7rSgUgaFJvzu/view - National Board Summer Program Manager: Summer Stipended Role to Support Educators of Color
The BPS/BTU National Board Program is partnering with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in their Margins to Center SEED project to build a support system to strengthen candidate support and build a program that supports all educators and seeks to increase the supports for educators of color to achieve National Board Certification. The person in this stipended role will lay the groundwork for the year-long work of the project. Stipend $6000. - Stipend Opportunity: Educator Feedback on SY24-25 Professional Learning
As a next step in our Inclusion rollout, classroom teachers who provide instruction to students and school-based instructional coaches will participate in a twelve hour course as part of existing contractual professional development hours. BPS is seeking diverse teachers from all content areas, grade levels, and school types to provide feedback on the courses as they are being designed. The commitment is for up to six hours between now and the end of the summer paid at the contractual hourly rate. Required dates: May 22nd, and June 11th from 3:30-5pm on zoom. The remaining 3 hours will be scheduled by participants as they review materials. Please complete this google form to apply. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsDgKgHze3zBu9ok5iTKDpw4TMLcwG54yH5achLegR-Cpy0A/viewform?usp=sf_link - National Board Summer Program Manager: Summer Stipended Role to Support Educators of Color
The BPS/BTU National Board Program is partnering with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in their Margins to Center SEED project to build a support system to strengthen candidate support and build a program that supports all educators and seeks to increase the supports for educators of color to achieve National Board Certification. The person in this stipended role will lay the groundwork for the year-long work of the project. Stipend $6000. For more information and to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb2oYYh93yoU3NhzJWvH1-1KO_S0fFd_L8eKygmrP1_pP-tg/viewform?usp=sf_link - Applications now open for fully-online or hybrid teacher/school leadership programs through Salem State
The McKeown School of Education at Salem State University is accepting applications for programs in educational leadership (a 1-year graduate certificate in Teacher Leadership or a 2-year CAGS in Educational Leadership) through July 1. Programs are cohort-based and with fully online options (meeting via Zoom) or a hybrid in-person option (meeting in Melrose). All modalities meet one night a week. SSU’s programs, which are the most affordable among comparable leadership preparation programs in Massachusetts, emphasize leading adult learning, effective facilitation, and equity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about the programs or applications, email edleadership@salemstate.edu.
https://issuu.com/salemstate/docs/graduate_educational_leadership_programs_i_web https://www.salemstate.edu/academics/school-education/certificate-teacher-leadership https://www.salemstate.edu/academics/school-education/certificate-advanced-graduate-studies-educational-leadership - Important PD Scheduling Info for Next Year – FAQ
The district has made a shift in how professional learning is being offered for next year (SY24-25). As part of the existing contractual PD hours (not extra time like this year SY23-24) all Teachers will be asked to participate in a 12 hour course addressing some fundamental knowledge and competencies required to implement the district’s inclusive education plan. These courses are differentiated by curriculum aligned to the curricula required across the district. Schools are asked to permit educators to attend a course that aligns to the curriculum they teach. For an overview of the shifts and the content see this slide deck from BPS. While offering more choice is a great step forward, and one that BTU members have been seeking for years, these shifts can create some questions and challenges. Please continue to share your questions and concerns with the BTU so we can address them as needed. Please contact Paul Tritter for assistance.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j3HGo9kRckgvw8sL78NLqtl_8D-5Kt5YheeZxBGWG5s/edit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_73z0ypHJCHRJOokbqhaRpI49r8Ihd7OrDM05Gm093Y/edit#slide=id.g2def229b534_0_784 - Power Saturdays Applications Now Open!
Power Saturdays are a monthly day to connect, learn, and grow our power together through three unique learning and leadership development opportunities. Member Organizers: Build organizing skills and take action. Education Policy Program: Connect research, policy and practice. Writing and Research Fellowship: Deepen personal and professional identity through research and writing. Choose the opportunity that’s right for you, and chart your path to building our collective power and your own leadership.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jSWFjeDMIyCnVQEfFVxy8CX8knFC1fDC/view?usp=sharing
Program info and links to apply: https://btu.org/power-saturdays/ - Educators Thriving: Make your well-being a priority this year
In this free course for BTU members learning and practicing concrete strategies to prevent burnout and support your own well-being so you can be your best for yourself and your students. Check out our flyer to learn more, check out an informational video, or register for a free preview session in September. Those who complete the course and all assignments are eligible to earn Academic Ladder Credits toward lane advancement. Spots filled on a first come, first served basis with final due date of September 23rd.
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Don’t miss the chance to reignite your passion for teaching with Thinking Through Art at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. This professional development program for BPS teachers is proven to improve teacher and student outcomes and offers curriculum resources, PDPs, graduate credits, and free museum visits with transportation included. Boston Public School teachers, join the next cohort and transform your classroom with an innovative, student-centered, pedagogy. Apply by July 1 at gardnermuseum.org/tta to start your journey this summer.
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