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Upcoming Events
11/10 Embedding ESL in StudySync Learning Site
11/10 Embedding ESL in StudySync Learning Site
Are you a secondary ELA teacher looking to build on your practice of embedding ESL 4 into your content? Join the Office of Multilingual & Multicultural Education, BPS ELA Department, and The Telescope Network for learning designed for ELA educators of multilingual learners. Together, we’ll explore how to embed ESL instruction in ways that support language development and meaningful access to rigorous ELA content.
This learning site focuses on a central question: “How can ELA educators embed ESL instruction in ways that support language development and meaningful access to rigorous ELA content?” You will spend time observing a live classroom, followed by a debrief where the host teacher explains the "hows" and "whys" behind their choices. Afterward, you will try out a new strategy in your own classroom, using student work and peer feedback to see what works best.
Follow-up coaching sessions help you track your progress. This course fulfills the BPS 12-hour inclusive ed course requirement.
10/9 Supporting MLs in ELA Day of Learning/Planning Cohort
10/9 Supporting MLs in ELA Day of Learning/Planning Cohort
Are you a secondary ELA teacher looking to improve how you embed ESL 4 into your content? Connect, learn, and co-plan with ELA educators as we explore effective approaches to embedding ESL instruction while maintaining meaningful access to rigorous ELA content. Who is it for?
Secondary ELA educators with ESL 4 students
ELA co-teachers, paras, and other instructional support
Instructional coaches of ELA teachers
10/7 Secondary Advanced Math Planning Cohort
10/7 Secondary Advanced Math Planning Cohort
Start your math instruction strong with a collaborative cohort for effective planning. Guided by expert BPS teachers, you will work alongside peers to design high-impact lessons integrated with proven instructional routines that increase access for multilingual learners and students with IEPs. A significant portion of our session time is dedicated to collaborative peer coaching and supported planning so you can pool resources and leave with classroom-ready lessons. This course fulfills the BPS 12-hour inclusive education requirement (or can be taken for an ALC).
9/30 Elementary OpenSciEd Planning Cohort
9/30 Elementary OpenSciEd Planning Cohort
Start your year off right with this OSE Planning Cohort (Grades 3-6) focused on supporting Multilingual Learners and students on IEPs. This PD addresses the question: "How do we adapt the OpenSciEd curriculum to provide all students access to rich scientific tasks?" Facilitated by Andrea Meyer (science educator from Guild Elem), this cohort is a collaborative space to unpack OSE, engage in backwards-planning, and build equity and language supports directly into your lessons. Half of our session time is dedicated to collaborative peer coaching and supported planning so you can pool resources and leave with classroom-ready lesson plans. This course fulfills the BPS 12-hour inclusive ed course requirement.
Prior Events
Prior Events
9/18 Secondary OpenSciEd Planning Cohort
9/18 Secondary OpenSciEd Planning Cohort
Start your year right with this OSE Planning Cohort (Grades 6-12) focused on supporting Multilingual Learners and students on IEPs. This PD addresses the question: "How do we adapt the OpenSciEd curriculum to provide all students access to rich scientific tasks?" Led by teacher experts, this cohort is a collaborative space to unpack OSE, engage in backwards-planning, and build equity and language supports directly into your lessons. Half of our session time is dedicated to collaborative peer coaching and supported planning so you can pool resources and leave with classroom-ready lessons. This course fulfills the BPS 12-hour inclusive ed course requirement.
8/25 & 9/1 World Language Performance Assessment Planning Cohort
8/25 & 9/1 World Language Performance Assessment Planning Cohort
Plan collaboratively with support from BPS colleagues & experts. This session address the question, "How do we implement and differentiate integrated performance assessments (IPAs) in world language classes?" Co-hosted by BPS World Language Dept. Audience: World language teachers grades K-12
8/25 Facilitation of Adult Learning
8/25 Facilitation of Adult Learning
Connect, learn, and co-plan with teacher leaders around the question: How do we design and facilitate adult learning experiences that lead to meaningful collaboration and changes in practice? Audience: Teacher leaders and/or new facilitators of adult learning
8/24 & 8/25 Emergent Literacy Courses
8/24 & 8/25 Emergent Literacy Courses
On 8/24, the Foundational Emergent Literacy course launches. On 8/25, the Advancing Emergent Literacy Planning Cohort launches. Focus questions are: "How do we implement and support the five core emergent literacy routines for students with significant disabilities?” and "How do we plan and progress monitor emergent literacy routines for students with significant disabilities?”
When Educators Lead, Their Professional Development Works Better
When Educators Lead, Their Professional Development Works Better
(8/2026 Harvard Graduate School of Education Ed. Magazine) By centering teacher expertise and collaboration, the HGSE alums leading Boston’s Telescope Network are proving that peer-led PD can be relevant, rigorous, and effective. By Lory Hough
4/15 Spring 2026 Needs Assessment Report
4/15 Spring 2026 Needs Assessment Report
From January to March 2026, the Telescope Network shared this survey with educators across Boston Public Schools. We received 652 responses from 100+ BPS schools and Central Office Departments. Check out our new Data Studio interactive report.
BPS Wicked Math Learning Site (March 2026)
BPS Wicked Math Learning Site (March 2026)
We’re stepping into Ms. Garay’s calculus classroom at Charlestown High School where she welcomed fellow Boston Public Schools educators to observe her Wicked Math teaching strategies. Watch how Ms. Garay encourages student collaboration with whiteboards and “2 Truths and a Lie.”
In Fall 2025, the @CityofBoston introduced Wicked Math, an initiative that aims to increase access to advanced math for more BPS students. As part of Wicked Math, the Telescope Network provides professional-development learning sites for teachers to observe, discuss, and adopt effective classroom practices.
Educator & Staff Spotlight
Educator & Staff Spotlight
At the BPS/BTU Telescope Network, we magnify effective practices from across the district. We continually ask, “Who’s doing this work well?” and create opportunities for peer leaders to share their expertise with others across the district. Please use this quick survey to spotlight an effective educator or staff member.
How will this info be used? Bright spot educators highlighted below may be asked to help give feedback on our strategic plan. Additionally, the Telescope Network maintains a database of recommended educators who may be asked to host peer observers, facilitate PD sessions,, or lead in other ways.
Past Events
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