- Online Mentoring for Professional Licensure (Virtual Introductory Session 10/23/25 –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 virtual course, you will receive that required mentoring from veteran BPS Educators as you reflect on and grow your teaching practice. Register on Vector. The Introductory Mentoring for Professional Licensure session will be held virtually on Zoom, Thursday October 23th (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 - Telescope Network: Elementary IM Learning Site: October 30th, 10am-3:30pm
If you or an educator you know is looking to see the IM curriculum at the elementary grades in action, 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 10/30/25 places the question of “How do we implement IM in an elementary classroom to create inclusive, student centered math learning experiences?” within the context of a diverse classroom. Come see a 3rd grade math class at the Perkins, led by Kayla Cantu (3rd grade teacher) and Liz Bishop (ESL Teacher), where students are engaging in grade level, complex IM tasks. After the observation, educators have a chance to think through and debrief with the host teachers around the hows and whys of their teaching practice. This PD includes 3 follow up virtual sessions where educators try out a small change in their own practice and reflect on the process with colleagues. ALC/PDPs.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccoIoj1AKV8bVbfP5HSBlGjk4FLE-uavHFUn0tiAFdBFZo5g/viewform - Language and Power summit 2: Nov 19th, 4-7 pm
“Participants will explore and reflect on routines and classroom practices around language use within the context of systemic and interpersonal power dynamics in order to improve a sense of belonging for students in BPS. Each session will afford participants an opportunity to hear from “Humble experts” around BPS who have demonstrated exemplary teaching and reflective practices. Each 3-hour summit will include: whole group framing activities, a panel discussion led by BPS teachers as they talk about their practice and a shared reading, affinity-based table group discussions, and structured time to collaboratively plan applications of learning. ”Links:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hEyxyP6x8r__laelkp-1wLFKcoCZ-yBMF2GgUcNL8Bg/edit?usp=sharing - Implementing the Stations Model for SLIFE Classrooms
The Telescope Network and the Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education invite you to a professional development opportunity for SLIFE educators. Our topic is: “How can we use stations to support SLIFE students’ diverse academic and social-emotional needs while building foundational skills and readiness for grade-level content?”This professional learning experience includes an in-person peer observation at Ohrenberger School at 175 W Boundary Rd, Boston, MA 02132. Participants will complete one in person observation classroom along with 3 virtual sessions on Zoom.Session Dates
In-Person @ Ohrenberger on October 28th 2025, 10am-3pm OR on October 29th 2025 10am-3pm
Virtual Follow-Up Session 1: on Zoom on November 10 at 4-5pm
Virtual Follow-Up Session 2: on Zoom on November 17 at 4-5pm
Virtual Follow-Up Session 3: on Zoom on November 24 at 4-5pm - Early Childhood Inclusive Practices Learning Cohort Sessions 2: Centers and Stations – Nov 5th, 5:30-7:00PM
Nov 5th Early Childhood Inclusive Practices Learning Cohort Sessions 2: Centers and Stations: Join us on Zoom on November 5 5:30-7:00 to hear from colleagues about what’s working in their classrooms and in their schools. Join for one, some, or all sessions.Flyer – https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14KfQHgCBBmZKi6Bq-9_6WFLR0ZyM7EwJJncMwtrWeA8/edit?usp=sharing
RSVP – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekS2hcWMIRIzoO9Lv8nPaDOuQgOIA2liWXBmB2kMczQmg_GQ/viewform?usp=header
- SY 2025-2026 Annual Notice for State Required Assessments
The SY25-26 Annual Notice for State Required Assessments is a required one-pager available for school teams to send home with students. This notice outlines test dates and frequently asked questions from families. Please consider sharing this resource early in the school year. Translations of this notice are available here. Contact oda-assessments@bostonpublicschools.org for any general assessment questions.SY25-26 Annual Notice for State Required Assessments: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nf_qM0rSLzfErcyV4jIi4MBJquAK5QYW/view?usp=drive_linkTranslations of this notice are available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SyRIf3i0CI3KY_ElLnoNiWDt9hX_yBpe?usp=sharingLAS Links Training Sessions – Fall SY25-26
Join us for virtual training sessions focused on LAS Links! These sessions will support educators in understanding and using LAS Links data effectively to inform instruction and student support. The sessions are open to staff working with Multilingual Learners and will be held via Zoom. To attend, please complete the sign-up form.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKhOEfyqC4qbuKgs_QKXuQmnylC5iLq2Fkqij7jqPM5K3IA/viewform
- ODA Back to School PD Calendar Fall 2025
The Office of Data and Accountability (ODA) Back to School PD Calendar SY25-26 has been updated to include additional professional learning on LAS Links, MAP Growth, and MAP Fluency. See also the ODA Assessment Google Calendar for important dates and trainings. Questions? Contact oda-assessments@bostonpublicschools.org.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O1NDhUmqI5jFcwn_p6fewIW-Cen0mRfLCXFDKqAWAKE/edit?tab=t.0 - 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 virtual course, you will receive that required mentoring from veteran BPS Educators as you reflect on and grow your teaching practice. Register on Vector. The Introductory Mentoring for Professional Licensure session will be held virtually on Zoom, Thursday October 23th (5:30-7:00).Contact Ailis Kiernan at akiernan@bostonpublicschools.org if you need further assistance. Sign up using this Google Form. https://forms.gle/tRzJYSmZya1ygpvt5 - MFA Boston “World Religions in Art” Program Series
The “World Religions in Art” program series with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston includes in-person educator workshops and student-focused interactive webinars featuring art connected with five major belief systems. For more information and to register for these upcoming free programs, visit www.mfa.org/schools.IN-PERSON EDUCATOR WORKSHOP:
Teaching with Jewish Ritual Art: Intentional Beauty across Global Communities Thursday, November 6, 2025, 4:30 pm–6:30 pmDISTANCE LEARNING WEBINARS – Recommended for Grades 6-12:
Hinduism, Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:10 pm–1:50 pm
Buddhism, Monday, November 17, 2025, 12:10 pm–12:50 pm - Friends of the Boston Schoolyard Newsletter
The Friends of the Boston Schoolyard is an organization that supports outdoor learning in the BPS. We publish a seasonal newsletter that highlights the work of outdoor learning that is happening in the BPS as well share information about other organizations that support outdoor learning. Link: https://conta.cc/3VnDyTL - Math Working Group
Come one, come all! We are looking for other folks who may be interested in learning from and collaborating with like-minded folks who are interested in exploring resources for/building out our Math MTSS! Please complete the attached form to indicate your interest in participating in the group and your potential availability.