Professional Development Series
Professional Development Series are all of the year/part of the year, job-alike focused, and facilitated by an external PD provider.
- Hill for Literacy Consultants and Monomoy Partnership Series (Elementary-Middle School Levels)
- CAST UDL Series (All Levels)
- Project Zero Civics Pathways
- Landmark-Cape Cod Seminars and Workshops
- MA College of Art: Teaching Artistic Behaviors
- Fitchburg University Professional Development Series
- French River Education Center SEI Endorsement Course
- Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy and Language; MGH Institute of Health Professions
- Data Science Teacher Professional Learning Opportunities
- MIT Day of Climate Series
Hill for Literacy Consultants and Monomoy Partnership Series (Elementary-Middle School Levels)
Sample Professional Development Goal for the Hill for Literacy and Monomoy Partnership Series
Sample Professional Practice Goal: During the 24-25 school year, I will (continue to deepen my/build my) knowledge of critical components of evidence-based, literacy instruction to ensure every student in my classroom makes at least a year’s worth of growth this year (40-60% growth goal) with higher growth goals for students below expected achievement levels.
- Introductory Science of Reading I Professional Learning Series
- Digging Deeper into the Science of Reading Series
Introductory Science of Reading I Professional Learning Series
Description: Science of Reading Flyer
Hosted by Hill Literacy Consultants. Introductory Science of Reading Professional Learning Series teaches critical components of literacy instruction for Primary or Intermediate Grades, integrating current research into each module and translating it into classroom application. The modules address questions such as:
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What happens in the brain when we read? How can this understanding inform our instruction?
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How is reading related to oral language?
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What are high-leverage instructional routines that support reading acquisition?
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What role does automaticity play in becoming a proficient reader?
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What cognitive processes are involved in deeply understanding text?
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How do we know we are using the right assessments to determine student need?
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. . . and much more!
Who: K-5 Educators, Administrators, Reading Specialists, Special Educators and Related Service Providers, EL educators
When/Where: Synchronous, virtual sessions, 1x/month for a total of ten 2.5 hours facilitated, synchronous modules held via Zoom and continued learning through asynchronous materials and follow-up activities.
PDPs: PDPs provided by Hill for Literacy Consultants (3 graduate credits also available)
Note: Administrator approval is needed for series and/or credits
Digging Deeper into the Science of Reading Series
Description: Have you taken our virtual Introductory Science of Reading Professional Learning Series and want to keep learning? Sign up for our Digging Deeper into the Science of Reading Series—10 modules that dig in deeper to topics introduced in Modules 1-10 and address new areas, including spelling, morphology, and assessment.
Course Prerequisite: Completion of the 10-module Science of Reading series for Primary or Intermediate Grades.
Who: Primary or Intermediate Educators, Administrators, Reading Specialists, Special Educators and Related Service Providers, EL educators
When/Where: Synchronous, virtual sessions, 1x/month for a total of ten 2.5-hour facilitated, synchronous modules held via Zoom and continued learning through asynchronous materials and follow-up activities.
PDPs: PDPs provided by Hill for Literacy Consultants (3 graduate credits also available)
CAST UDL Series (All Levels)
Schoolwide Improvement Leadership Workshop Series
Description: Are you looking for a new approach to school improvement? An approach that brings together diverse perspectives? An approach that centers the experience of marginalized learners? The Universal Design for Learning School Implementation Criteria (UDL-SIC) provides a framework for systematically addressing complex problems of practice. Built on the foundation of the Universal Design for Learning, the UDL-SIC looks beyond just teaching and learning to examine the domains of school culture and environment, leadership & management, and professional learning. Join us to learn how the framework applies UDL in each of those domains and the necessary conditions to support the implementation of UDL in the classroom.
When/Where: October-June, online
For more information: https://www.cast.org/products-services/events/2024/10/prek-12-live-virtual-workshop-series-schoolwide-improvement-leadership-workshop-series
Project Zero Civics Pathways
Civics Pathway 1: Facilitating the Student-led Civics Project, Grades 8-12
Dates: October 01, 2024 to January 06, 2025
COST: Massachusetts Educators: Free, All Others: $15
Civics Pathway 3: Civic Learning in Grades K-5
Dates: January 08, 2025 to March 31, 2025
COST: Massachusetts Educators: Free, All Others: $15
Civics Pathway 2: Powerful Pedagogies for Civic Learning, Grades 6-12
Dates: January 15, 2025 to April 14, 2025
COST: Massachusetts Educators: Free, All Others: $15
Landmark-Cape Cod Seminars and Workshops
Landmark-Cape Cod Seminars and Workshops
MA College of Art: Teaching Artistic Behaviors
MassArt partners with TAB to offer an intensive one week institute in July.
In addition to their Elementary and Middle & High School Cohorts, last year, they introduced a new Studio cohort group, which was open to past Institute attendees or teachers with at least five years of TAB classroom experience. The Studio cohort will focus on the creation and maintenance of the studio classroom and personal art-making. They will be responsible for creating and taking down the studio, as well as helping run the studio during open hours.
Stay tuned for 2025 dates.
For more information and additional PD opportunities from MassArt: https://massart.edu/professional-continuing-education/professional-development/
Fitchburg University Professional Development Series
Special Education
Online | Next Cohort starts March 2025
Supporting Students: Understanding Massachusetts’ Updated IEP Form (click here to get on the waitlist)
Participants will gain a detailed understanding of the specific changes made to the IEP form and their implications to the IEP development process.
French River Education Center SEI Endorsement Course
French River Education Center
SEI Endorsement Course Offerings – Spring 2025
please note: Online Synchronous Zoom Class - you must have the required technology to participate in all sessions (including computer audio and video). Also, you must be able to attend via Zoom all sessions at their prescribed dates and times.
ADMIN (15-hour class time plus weekly online assignments) *(no classes over school breaks)
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
03/04/25 to 04/01/25* |
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Olga Escalera |
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
05/01/25 to 05/29/25* |
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Olga Escalera |
FULL TEACHER COURSE (45-hour class time plus weekly online assignments) *(no classes over school breaks)
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
02/03/25 to 06/02/25* |
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Gail Arsenault |
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
02/03/25 to 06/02/25* |
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Edna Wilson |
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
02/04/25 to 05/27/25* |
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Gail Arsenault |
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
02/05/25 to 05/28/25* |
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Irene Logan |
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
03/05/25 to 06/18/25* |
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Maria Colon |
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
02/06/25 to 05/29/25* |
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Edna Wilson |
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
03/06/25 to 06/19/25* |
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Nicholas Bettencourt |
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Online Synchronous Zoom Class |
01/25/25 to 06/07/25* |
9:00 am to 12:00 noon |
Hope Oliveras |
To register for a course, please visit our web site at
WWW.FREC.ORG - Click GoSignMeUp in the upper right of the screen
Contact Ricci Hall for more information: 508-987-0219 Ext 101 or rhall@frec.org
ESL Licensure MTEL Prep Course
** Take the ESL MTEL Prep Course to prepare you to pass the ESL teacher
exam to become a licensed ESL teacher**
Having an ESL License would eliminate your need to have the SEI Endorsement:
Next Prep Course:
Consecutive Tuesdays: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, and 17: 4:30-7:30pm via Zoom – Cost $500
Register at: (https://frec.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=6673)
Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy and Language; MGH Institute of Health Professions
Monomoy now has an affiliation agreement with IHP ( MGH Institute of Health Professions). This grants 20% off tuition for the CAS (Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy and Language) program to our members. IHP is currently working on revising the program to meet the new IDA (International Dyslexia Association) accreditation standards so graduates will have to pass the national exam in addition to the state exam. You can find more information about that here and the levels of certification.
Data Science Teacher Professional Learning Opportunities
Data Paths, an effort led by Education Development Center with funding from the state, provides free professional development to promote data science learning. Upcoming opportunities include one for teachers of grade 4 and 5 mathematics and one for people who teach high school chemistry and environmental science. Both include an in-person session from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 and virtual session(s). Teachers can earn Professional Development Points (PDPs) and a stipend for participation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested educators are encouraged to apply by Friday, February 14. Educators are also invited to sign up for the Data Paths mailing list.
MIT Day of Climate Series
Day of Climate Upcoming Events
Sign up for upcoming opportunities to bring hands-on curriculum activities to your learners!
Available both in-person at MIT, online, and recorded for future asynchronous training.
Day of Climate offers free, hands-on curriculum of lessons and activities designed to introduce K-12 students to research on climate and how it shapes their lives. These resources are being developed by MIT community (including faculty, researchers, students, and staff), and designed for formal and informal learning environments.
These resources are Creative Commons-licensed, and designed for learners of all backgrounds and abilities.