The 2026-2027 School Year will include two (2) full professional development days as well as five (5) half days. The time is committed to offer professional collaboration and development to support district and school goals.
Professional Development Topics for 2026-2027:
Equity & Belonging: India Barrows & Emily Patt
Designing for Independence and Agency from the Start
Designing Spaces for Physical Access, Cognitive Growth, and Belonging for ALL
Culturally Responsive Classrooms with Intention
Investigating History Curriculum Review Grades 3-5
Full Pilot - at least one unit per grade level
Implementation Grade 3-5: Site Based Coaching and Professional Development
Developmental Writing - Vertical Alignment
Early Literacy Assessment/Interventions/Progress Monitoring
Jessica Minahan, Special Educator, Author, Behavior Analyst
CorCreative Partners, Motivation, Engagement, Social Emotional Learning
Massachusetts Partnership for Youth
Self Regulation K-12
Growth Mindset
DESE: Safe & Supportive Schools
Data Analysis and Student Achievement/Growth
September 2, 2026 Full Day
September 3, 2026 Full Day
October 9, 2026 Half Day
December 11, 2026 Half Day
January 27, 2027 Half Day
March 12, 2027 Half Day
May 21, 2027 Half Day