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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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/.
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
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