PD Provider: Massachusetts Teachers Association

Contact Information
Massachusetts Teachers Association 2 Heritage Drive, 8th Floor Quincy, MA 02171-2119 Dan Callahan Training & Professional Learning Specialist dcallahan@massteacher.org Phone:617-878-8234 http://massteacher.org

Provider Details
Organization Type(s):	Professional Association
PD Format(s):
Audience(s) serviced:	Teachers
PD mode(s) of interaction available:
# of PD in an average year:	51 to 100 events
Years of experience providing PD in MA:	Over 25 years

Brief Description of Services

The Massachusetts Teachers Association offers a wide range of Professional Development opportunities in service of its 110,000 members. From statewide conferences to regional events and in-district PD opportunities, the MTA works to ensure that its members have regular opportunities for meaningful professional growth. In addition to offering Professional Development, the MTA’s Division of Training & Professional Learning offers consultation services to Locals and School Districts interested in moving towards more educator-led models of Professional Development. School districts interested in working with the MTA should contact us through their Local President.

Content Area(s)

Content Category Details Grade Levels Educator Evaluation Standards Instructional Technology/Digital Literacy Designing/Implementing learning activities, lessons, or courses for online or blended environments Designing/Implementing formative or summative assessments using digital tools Using digital tools to collaborate with other educators, students, parents, or other stakeholders Selecting/using assistive technologies and/or accessible instructional materials to meet the needs of students Using digital tools to enhance learning for special populations (e.g., ELLs, students with disabilities, credit recovery) Locating and vetting open resources and assessing whether they can help meet local curricular goals   T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students Safe & Supportive Learning Environments       Leadership/Administration       Curriculum and Instruction – General       English Language Learners       Special Education-General       Science and Technology/Engineering     T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment English Language Arts/Literacy     T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment Arts Fine Arts (e.g., painting, visual arts)   T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment History/Social Science     T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment Mathematics     T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment

References
Type Name An Individual Springfield Public Schools An Individual Winchendon Public Schools An Individual Silvia Golijov - Newton Public Schools An Individual Marian Donovan - Westwood Public Schools

Regions Served
Berkshires Central Greater Boston Northeast Pioneer Valley Southeast

Last Updated: March 1, 2015