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Reading + Literacy Instruction Recommendations

November 20, 2023December 6, 2023 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Reading and literacy are complex. Educators know the best practices are effective practices. Take a look at an educator-developed set of recommendations for supporting reading and literacy. In Summer 2023, a working group of Massachusetts Teachers Association members collaborated to

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Micro-Credentials – Free for NEA/MTA Members!

July 2, 2018July 3, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

New professional learning options from the NEA in supporting English learners, classroom management, being a cooperating teacher, leadership and organizing! The National Education Association is celebrating the launch of the NEA Center for Great Public Schools micro-credentials for educators. The

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Professional Development – Approved Providers

August 19, 2017August 18, 2017 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Educators seeking professional learning opportunities to earn Professional Development Points (PDPs) for renewing a Professional License can check the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education online list of registered providers. These registered providers have recieved approved to offer professional development

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DESE Special Education Professional Development

August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 Center for Education Policy + Practice

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has posted a number of professional development opportunities related to topics in special education. Programs are designed for para educators, classroom teachers and other educational professionals. The courses, workshops and institutes available are

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2017 MTA Summer Conference

May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Calling all Summer Conference veterans, rookies and interested parties! The workshop list is UP and registration is OPEN. MTA Summer Conference runs July 30- August 3, 2017 at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Check out the workshops this summer!  Register online to

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Autism Endorsement

August 31, 2016August 30, 2016 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Massachusetts established an Autism Endorsement in 2016. As certain as death and taxes, there will be confusion over this new credential. For a deep-dive on the Autism Endorsement, visit DESE’s Autism Endorsement for Educator Licensure website. Read our shallow-end summary and

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Observational Tools for Teacher/Faculty Feedback (Part 1)

August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Have you been asked to observe a fellow educator? Are you enrolled in school administrator preparation program? Are you supervising a student teacher? Are you part of a team that is rethinking teacher/faculty observation and feedback? If you are looking

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DESE Educator Effectiveness Guidebook for Inclusive Practice

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 Center for Education Policy + Practice

DESE has released a set of materials for educators designed to support inclusive practices in the classroom. The complete set of materials may be downloaded from http://www.doe.mass.edu/edeval/guidebook/.  

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WIDA – Free ESL/ELL PD

February 17, 2016February 17, 2016 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Massachusetts is a member of the WIDA consortium. Educators can create a free profile on the WIDA page and have access to a variety of resources such as ACCESS sample items, instructional materials, and training courses. WIDA has also made

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Commissioner’s Weekly Update – February 5, 2016

February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 Center for Education Policy + Practice

News from Commissioner Mitchell Chester & the  MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner’s Weekly Update – February 5, 2016  ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Deadlines: On January 7, 2016, Massachusetts began administering the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment, which

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