Our PD Partners

  • PD Conference Request Form

    Please complete this form via the above link when requesting to attend professional development. The department Head, Principal, and Director of Teaching and Learning will review the form for approval in that order. 

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  • PD Collab

     

    The PD Collab

    Take advantage of this MA DESE-approved PD provider with high-quality, teacher-led workshops for all educators!

    • ALL 2 & 5 hour workshops are FREE - as premium members OR
    •  15-hour sessions resulting in 15 PDPs for re-licensure - $25 for members 

  • DESE

    The MA DESE has sponsored the creation of two online courses to help educators meet the needs of all learners in inclusive settings. These courses are** self-paced** and free for Massachusetts educators and administrators. Upon completion, educators may obtain** 15 PDPs** related to training in strategies for effective schooling for students with disabilities and instruction of students with diverse learning styles. Please see the link below for FREE access:

    Foundations for Inclusive Practice Courses

  • Primary Source

     

    Primary Source

    Primary Source provides "professional learning opportunities that offer new perspectives, collaborative discussions, and resources for cultivating globally-minded classrooms" (primarysource.org).

    Here are the Primary Source Catalog options for the 2024-2025 school year.

    As a district, we are entitled to 12 course seats (10 - school year and 2 - summer).

    Please contact Eva Hughes, Social Studies Department Chair - ehughes@masconomet.org if you are interested. 

     
  • TAS
     
     
    TEACHERS As SCHOLARS is a high-quality professional development program that offers K-12 teachers the unique opportunity to delve deeply into a text, topic, or issue of interest through two-day seminars led by distinguished university faculty. 
     
    Interested educators may apply at the start of each school year as there are limited spots. We aim to provide as many educators as possible with this rich learning experience and encourage those who attend to share this knowledge with their colleagues. 
     
     

     

  • IDEAS

     

    IDEAS: Initiatives for Developing Equity & Achievement for Students

    "IDEAS, a program of M.A.S.S., is the premier provider of anti-bias, anti-racist educational programs exclusively for PK-12 schools and districts" - https://www.massupt.org/ideas/

    Our district membership includes the following:

    • Complimentary registration for two graduate courses
    • Priority registration and discounted pricing for all graduate courses, workshops, seminars and consultations
    • Early registration for Annual IDEAS Educators Conference
    • Middle and High School Student Leadership Conferences
    • Affinity Group for Educators of Color
    • Book Group
    • District-wide racial climate survey