District-Based PD
Custom programs for your district from an approved provider with MA DESE. Workshops for school & district leadership teams, supervision and evaluation, teacher leaders, classroom teachers, para-professionals and more.
Leadership Institutes
Year-long training and round-table collaboration tailored to your role and years of experience. Solve problems, foster improvement, and apply learnings and best practices. Now enrolling.
Open Enrollment
Graduate-level courses & PDP workshops are offered throughout the year. Topics include culture, leadership, special populations, content-based training, curriculum, and more.
Academic & Licensure
Cohort based leadership licensure, degree, and certificate programs are offered in partnership with other colleges.
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André Ravenelle Executive Director of Teachers21
COVID-19 Update
Dear Colleagues,
We recognize that given these evolving events many of you are facing unprecedented challenges for yourselves, your families, those you serve, and with partners you rely on. To that end, we have and are in the process of adapting our professional development services to respond to your needs with new platforms, tools and resources.
While you are dealing with overwhelming practical issues in your districts, know that we will continue to be a trusted partner. Please reach out to me directly at aravenelle@teachers21.org regarding services to support your needs.
I offer my gratitude and respect for the cooperation, care and professionalism you have displayed to support our school communities.
Andre
Superintendent Roundtables
Leadership Roundtables have proven to be invaluable forums to share challenges, opportunities and resources among trusted colleagues. We are pleased to announce that Mary Bourque is now part of our team of consultants. She, along with John D'Auria and I, will be starting additional Superintendent Support groups. Please follow this link to register your interest in joining one of our groups.
Student Opportunity Act
The Student Opportunity Act is a milestone for education in Massachusetts. The long-awaited program infuses support for districts to ensure that students receive the education they need to thrive. As you develop your plans and implement your programs, work with Teachers21 to meet your Professional Development needs. Our programs align with Priority Programs for Talent Development, Enhanced Core Instruction and Targeted Supports.
Being the Hopeful Leader of Your School As You Reset, Reenter, and Retool
A 2-day seminar for Principals
with Mary Bourque and Andre Ravenelle
June 4 & June 9
1 - 2:30 pm (EST)
REGISTER
This seminar will prepare Principals as leaders of a culture of hope in their school community while still navigating the numerous unknowns of our time.
DAY 1 — Identify technical and adaptive leadership skills
DAY 2 — Practical application using simulations
SEI Administrator Course
This course will prepare Massachusetts school administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective reviewers and instructional leaders of educators who teach English language learners so that our growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs) can access curriculum, achieve academic success, and contribute their multilingual and multicultural resources as participants and future leaders in the 21st century global economy.
Registration opens summer 2020 for fall course
SEI Full Teacher Endorsement Courses
The course will prepare Massachusetts teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively shelter their content instruction so that the growing population of English language learners (ELLs) can access curriculum, achieve academic success, and contribute their multilingual and multicultural resources as participants and future leaders in the 21st century global economy. Participants will earn the SEI teacher endorsement upon completing the course.
Registration opens summer 2020 for fall course
Paraprofessional Educators
ONLINE 7 week series
with Abby Hanscom
Paraeducators are key school personnel who support students across all environments, including classrooms, small group settings and in the life of the school and community. Contact Maureen Huddleston at mhuddleston@teachers21.org to arrange for your district.
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Support Your Teachers during the Pandemic
Maintaining communication, collaboration and strong community for your staff - ONLINE
with Jeffrey Benson
May 18 & May 26 1:00 - 2:30 pm (EST)
This 2-part (90 minutes per session) interactive on-line seminar will provide tools for school leaders to support their teachers at home, with significant time for sharing resources and strategies with peers. In order to maximize the sharing of the expertise and experiences of participants, enrollment will be limited to 16 school leaders.