Just so you know: We're an equal-opportunity sharer and are happy to share anything that might interest educators in our community. We know you all have diverse interests and our goal is to connect you with organizations, events, trainings, fellowships, and other opportunities that might intrigue you, fulfill you, teach you something new, or connect you with others who share your passion. If you have questions about the information listed below, please reach out to the organizer/organization directly. Have something you'd like us to share? Fill out this form.
Boston has been selected to host The Wonder of Learning 2018 — an international traveling exhibition, conference, and professional development series highlighting best practices in early childhood education. Check out the robust calendar of events and register today!
https://wonderoflearningboston.org/
Teach Plus is currently recruiting a diverse cohort of teachers from across the state of MA to participate in the Commonwealth Teaching Policy Fellowship. They write: "We are in the process of selecting teachers who are passionate and committed to working on education policy issues and engaging in leadership opportunities. Check out our website for more information about our organization and application process. Participants may apply on the website and/or nominate great teachers to join. Applications are due June 30th."
Edcamp is a unique "unconference" where educators meet in a relaxed atmosphere to share lively discussions on current pedogogy, shared concerns, visions of the future and a passion for improving education. There is no cost to attend this casual event. Learn more and register here: https://edcampcapecod.blogspot.com/p/home.html
The Rennie Center writes: "CURATE is an opportunity for teachers to participate in a review of curricular materials. The Rennie Center and Teach Plus are working with DESE to coordinate a set of 3 panel conversations this fall focused on curricular alignment and implementation. The three panels will focus on: 1) early ELA/literacy (grades PK-K), 2) elementary ELA/literacy (grades 1-5), and 3) middle school math (grades 6-8), so we’re looking for educators with experience in one of those subjects to participate.
Applications are live now and will be open through July 30th. Panelists will receive a $1,000 stipend and 30 PDPs for participating in the project, and it’s a great opportunity to build their skills in reviewing curricular materials."
Learn more here: http://teachplus.org/massachusetts-curate-curriculum-fellowship
For $49, enjoy a day of learning practical approaches to positively influence others, overcome challenges, and ultimately accomplish both your personal and professional goals.
Includes an Interactive Leadership Workshop on The Influence Equation with Stevenson Carlebach, a Teacher Panel Discussion, Colleague Circles, workshop materials, continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, and cocktail reception.
Register here.
Next Generation Learning Challenges and the Barr Foundation invite you to apply to participate in an immersive exploration of bold schools that have redesigned their entire learning model in answer to the questions above. The 2018-19 Massachusetts Learning Excursions, open to Massachusetts-based public school teams, include three trips to Colorado, San Diego, and Portland, Maine. These trips are not your typical site visit observation. They are opportunities to examine practice, connect with innovators—teachers, school leaders, and students, and explore ways to bring inspiring new ideas to your school.
Applications are due September 7, 2018. Learn more about each learning excursion and the school host sites, and access the application from the Mass Learning Excursion Overview.
Reconnect with BTR friends and colleagues. Be inspired by successes in BTR classrooms. Come celebrate teaching and learning successes, eat good food, and recommit to another year of joyful teaching and learning.
Interested in presenting work you've done this year? Complete this form.
Interested in facilitating a conversation about another teacher's joyful work? Complete this form.
The 5DP Educator Showcase is an in-person event where educators from across all five districts of Chelsea, Revere, Everett, Malden and Winthrop come together to celebrate great teaching, awesome ideas, and inspiring stories. It’s a celebratory evening where you will be entertained, learn something new, and make new connections. Learn more and RSVP here.
Teach Plus Massachusetts offers the Commonwealth Teaching Policy Fellowship to outstanding teachers in the state looking to deepen their knowledge of education policy and gain a voice in decisions that directly affect students and the teaching profession.Find out more information and apply here! Applications are due May 20th at Midnight.
RSVP to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation week in the company of greatness--your fellow educators! We'll be offering some special treats and giveaways for all attendees to honor the life changing work educators do each day. We'll also be announcing the finalists for Passion to Teach--a career changing opportunity for educators to connect their passions outside of the classroom with the curriculum they teach each day (learn more by signing up for Office Hours). Note: This Educator Exchange is on a Wednesday, that's not a typo.
Bonus: Free beer and wine, seltzer, soda, and snacks will be provided! The first 25 RSVPs will also receive a free parking voucher.
The Boston EdTalks is a celebration of innovation in education that brings educators and leaders from across the city together each year during Teacher Appreciation Week. Save the Date for May 10th and learn more here.
RSVP to The Educator Exchange is coming to Western Mass! Launched in November 2017 in Eastern Massachusetts, the Educator Exchange is a monthly series of free networking events for all PK-12 educators. Connect with like-minded educators, learn about how educators are collaborating across districts, and learn more about the teacher leadership work happening in the central and western part of the state (sign up for Office Hours!).
Attendees will also have FREE access to the museum exhibits. Bonus: Free beer, wine, seltzer, soda, and snacks will be provided! Door prizes will be awarded at 6pm.
Boston High School leaders and teachers: Gather a small team from your school to visit three high schools in Boston on Tuesday, May 8th, to observe classrooms and have Q&A with school leaders, teachers, parents, and students at three schools: Cristo Rey Boston, New Mission High School, and Academy of the Pacific Rim. The day includes time for observation, conversation, reflection, and planning all with a focus on practices that best support Black & Latino boys. Fill out this interest form to reserve your spot: https://goo.gl/forms/PHSbFrvtK3ySJCTk1
Mentoring in Action is offering several online graduate courses in Summer 2018 and Fall 2018:
Boston-area K-12 STEM teachers, check out the "Why DIY Coaching?" video below and apply at tinyurl.com/DIYapp18-19 by Friday, May 4th! Please help us spread the word - talk with your teacher friends about this opportunity!
The Massachusetts Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) is a professional development program for individuals who seek to enhance their knowledge and develop their skills in leadership and public policy. The ten-month program is run by the Rennie Center for Education and is organized around three major elements that shape the EPFP experience for fellows: Leadership, Policy, and Professional Networking.
Applications are selected on a rolling basis from now until June 8, 2018. Learn more and apply.
Applications are now being accepted for the Perrone-Sizer Institute for Creative Leadership (PSi). Founded by veteran educators Linda Nathan and Carmen Torres, PSi is a leadership certificate program that develops creative, innovative, adaptive, and equity-focused leaders who integrate education, artistic, and community-based resources to transform the lives of youth and families. PSi can also lead to principal licensure and/or graduate credit from the University of Massachusetts Boston. The program immerses leaders in school settings and community-based organizations and employs a design thinking approach to leadership development. Learn more and apply at: Perrone-Sizer Institute for Creative Leadership
To all teachers and school leaders invested in student voice, argumentation, and collaboration in the classroom: Registration is open for the 2-credit Evidence-Based Argumentation Graduate Course, August 13 - 17, 2018. Click here for more info & to register; early bird discount if you register by May 1st: https://lnkd.in/eshNUHv
The Brown Boys of Boston EdCamp is an innovative meeting of the minds. Educators,
entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, coaches, mentors, community leaders, parents, and teens of all hues, nationalities, and experiences are all invited to participate in a progressive "Thinktank" in which the incubation of knowledge and ideas drive us to change how we think about our work with Black and Latino male youth.
Michael J Perkins School, 50 Rev Burke Street, Boston, MA 02127
All Massachusetts and Rhode Island educators are invited to attend and learn from fellow classroom educators and practitioners about promising practices in creating personalized, student-centered learning environments in our classrooms, schools and districts. Formal agenda to follow.
Learn more and RSVP here.
The O’Toole Awards honor New England public high school teachers who have served as advocates for and champions of student-centered learning, and who have advocated for student-centered approaches to learning not only in their classroom, but at scale. The Nellie Mae Education Foundation will award up to 12 grants of $15,000 each to advance a teacher’s advocacy for student-centered approaches to learning at scale. From now until Friday, April 27th, at 12:00 PM EST, we are accepting nominations for teachers who have met the eligibility criteria below to receive an O’Toole Award. Learn more: https://studentsatthecenterhub.org/resource/2018otooleaward/
RSVP to April's Educator Exchange explores culturally responsive teaching. How can educators' learn about and model practices that affirm all students' cultures and backgrounds to create environments in which all students are successful?
Check out this month's office hours sessions and sign up for a 15 minute chat with local experts and innovators!
All attendees will also have FREE entry to the Museum of African American History from 4:00-5:00pm (the museum closes at 5pm).
Open now through April 20th, Education First is proud to once again seek applications for teacher-led projects that foster social and emotional learning (SEL) skills in students in grades PK-12 through the NoVo Foundation Social Emotional Learning Innovation Fund.
Check out the link for more information on requirements, rewards, and the application process.
Over the last 20 years, musicians and educators Paulo Maria Rodrigues and Helena Rodrigues have studied the ways in which arts and education intersect, creating and touring various projects with Companhia de Música Teatral, their music/theatre company in Lisbon, Portugal. Working with infants and their parents, artists, educators, schools and communities, Helena and Paulo believe that artistic expression through music improves people's lives.
Research has clearly shown that trauma disrupts learning, and that school counselors and psychologists can play a vital role in supporting students coping with trauma.
Educators 4 Excellence currently has a petition urging MA lawmakers to increase funding for mental health professionals in schools. Check out more information on the link if you're interested in signing it.
Experience a revolution in education at the ASCD Empower 18 Conference. The March 24-26 conference in Boston, MA will feature inspiring guest speakers and teacher-led workshops.
The Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers (ECET2) initiative is looking for educators to host a convening in 2018. ECET2 has always been built on the premise of empowering teachers to grow, collaborate, and lead.
Letters of intent are due by 5:00pm on Friday, April 13th. (We're happy to help with this and provide support if you're selected!)
Learn more: and Checkout this video to learn more about ECET2 (and see some MA educator cameos)
Check back for more details and RSVP link.
MassCUE (Massachusetts Computer Using Educators) and MASCD (the Massachusetts affiliate of ASCD) have joined forces to bring together classroom and educational leaders. Register for the a one-day event and come see powerful presentations, workshops, hands-on sessions, and join informal gatherings to address the critical issues of education.
Know a hardworking and talented STEM teacher? Nominate a K-6 STEM educator who has demonstrated excellence in their schools. Nominations are due April 1st.
Know an exceptional and dedicated history teacher in Massachusetts?
Nominate a candidate for MA History Teacher of the Year. Nominations are due March 31st.
Learn more and RSVP for our next Educator Exchange at La Fabrica in Central Square on February 15th. Meet other teachers, instructional coaches, curriculum directors, principals and other educators as we discuss design thinking and community leadership.
We encourage you to share ideas, learn about new resources, chat with experts inside and outside of the classroom, and enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks.
Come talk about Standards Based Learning with MA educators on Twitter every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 8-9 EST. Use #SBLchatMA and join the fun.
Join teachers in a weeklong celebration of teachers and teaching. Send thanks to colleagues and share why you #LoveTeaching on social media. Visit weloveteaching.org for more ideas on how to spread the love.
What is Edcamp?
Edcamp is a form of unconference designed specifically for leaders and their needs. What makes Edcamp an unconference? Unlike traditional conferences which have schedules set months in advance by the people running the conference, Edcamp has an agenda that's created by the participants at the start of the event.
We hope you reserve this date for a day of dialogue and professional development with district colleagues and leaders from all over Massachusetts. All preK-12 school leaders, directors, and coordinators, district leaders, teacher leaders, and state leaders are invited.
Register directly here: https://goo.gl/pHj3e3
More info here: https://www.smore.com/mcayk-edcamp-maleads-is-coming
