Cambridge Public Schools and the Cambridge Education Association recognize that educator input is vital to making informed decisions related to curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development. Educators play an active role in curriculum design and review teams and lead many professional development courses for their colleagues. We are establishing an Educator Advisory Group on Curriculum & Instruction, comprised of representatives from elementary/upper/high, from … [Read more...]
MTA February Vacation Opportunities
Learn with the MTA During February Vacation Week Please let your members know about these FREE opportunities. Send the attached flyer or cut-and-paste the text below into your own email messages or social media. Thanks! Education Support Professionals Workshops Tuesday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., MTA Quincy Headquarters Choose from one of three topics: Paraprofessional Power (all day) How to Organize for Union Power (90 minutes) Inclusion Strategies for Paraprofessionals (90 … [Read more...]
The NEA Foundation’s New Global Learning Fellowship
Beginning today, for the first time, the NEA Foundation is accepting applications from all active NEA classroom teachers for its 2018 Global Learning Fellowship. Let the world be your classroom! The NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship offers educators 12 months of professional development to support them as they build global competence skills and create their own lesson plans to share with educators around the world. Fellows will also travel to another country in the summer for a … [Read more...]
Great Teacher Leadership Opportunity! (TLI)
Applications Extended for National Leadership Program: Deadline is now December 30 Applications for the 2017 Teacher Leadership Institute (formerly known as the Teacher Leadership Initiative) are now being accepted through December 30. Click here for more information and a link to the online application. The TLI is a partnership among the MTA, the NEA, the Center for Teaching Quality and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to prepare educators who want to play a … [Read more...]
Choice Course Homework Policy
To: All CPS Educators From: Joint Labor/Management Professional Development Committee Date: November 28, 2016 Re: Guidance for Learning Outside of Choice Courses In order to clarify whether or not “homework” outside of choice course hours may be assigned, the Professional Development Committee issues the following guidance: · Homework policy for choice courses: In general, a 10-hour choice course will not require work outside of the 10 hours. Additional resources (readings, videos or … [Read more...]