PD Provider: Massachusetts Teachers Association

Contact Information
Massachusetts Teachers Association 2 Heritage Dr, 8th Floor Quincy, MA 02171-2119 Dan Callahan Professional Development Strategist dcallahan@massteacher.org Phone:617-878-8234 https://massteacher.org

Provider Details
Organization Type(s):	Other
PD Format(s):	Action Research, Course, Meeting Series (committee, council, PLC, task force), Mentoring/Coaching, Training Session/Workshop
Audience(s) serviced:	Teachers, Teacher leaders, School counselors, Social workers, adjustment counselors, psychologists, Coaches, Paraprofessionals, Advocates/community partners or leaders, Other
PD mode(s) of interaction available:	Face-to-Face, Blended (Hybrid), Online
# 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 117,000 members. From statewide conferences to regional events and in-district PD opportunities, the MTA ensures 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 Curriculum and Instruction – General Lesson/curriculum development Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12) T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment English Language Arts/Literacy   Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12) T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students T-III: Family and Community Engagement T-IV: Professional Culture English Language Learners *Methodologies and strategies in second language teaching *WIDA *Co-Teaching *Academic Language *Cultural Awareness *Differentiation for ELL Students *Assessment Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12) T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students T-III: Family and Community Engagement T-IV: Professional Culture 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 *Using technology for instructional coaching *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) Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12) T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students T-III: Family and Community Engagement T-IV: Professional Culture Leadership/Administration *Leadership - general *Student Support: School Culture and Family and Community Engagement *Professional Development *System Change Activities Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12) T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students T-III: Family and Community Engagement T-IV: Professional Culture A-IV: Professional Culture Safe & Supportive Learning Environments *School Counseling *School Climate and Culture *School Safety *Behavioral Health *Classroom management and discipline *Cultural proficiency *Family and community engagement *General Student Support Services Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12) T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students T-III: Family and Community Engagement T-IV: Professional Culture Special Education-General Assessment of Students with Disabilities Disability Related Topics Evidence-based Best Practice Family and Community Engagement Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12) T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students T-III: Family and Community Engagement T-IV: Professional Culture Science and Technology/Engineering   Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12) T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students T-III: Family and Community Engagement

References
Type Name An Individual Mary Foyle An Individual Elizabeth Horne An Individual Melanie Nash An Individual Kathy Kumar An Individual Catherine Cavallo An Individual Debbie Lee An Individual Lisa Whittemore An Individual Anne Spiegel An Individual Christine Goonan An Individual Jami Witherell

Regions Served
Berkshires Central Greater Boston Northeast Pioneer Valley Southeast

Last Updated: March 1, 2015