Winter Planning Cohorts
A Planning Cohort is a space for educators to collaboratively plan with the support of a teacher expert. During the planning cohort you will have time to unpack curriculum to develop a thoughtful unit plan, pool resources with other teachers in a similar context, and receive feedback from peers and coaches.
Why do it?
Planning can feel isolating and overwhelming and is a huge time commitment. The goal of the cohort is to build habits that support future planning to save you time in the long run. It is a space for educators to problem solve and support each other in planning. Participants who complete the work in the cohort will also be eligible for 1 ALC for planning you are already doing!
Who is this for?
Teachers using a new curriculum
Early career teachers
Teachers overwhelmed with multiple preps
Anyone that wants a collaborator/thought partner in planning
Single strand teachers without opportunities for collaborative planning in school
Time: 3 hr Unit Launch in person and 6 x 1 .5 hr virtual follow-up sessions (Weekly)
Other: ~ 1- 2 hrs independent work
Credits: 12 PD hours or 1 ALC
Capacity: 6-8 per group
Mode: In-person/ Virtual
Resources: Overview, Sample Flyer
Unit Planning Template
Upcoming Cohorts
Illustrative Math (Grade 3 - 8) Planning Cohort
IM Math Planning Cohort (Grades 3-8) Starts 1/24 : Need a fresh start on your planning routine? Start 2024 off right with this IM Planning Cohort. This PD will address the question, "How do we thoughtfully implement the Illustrative Math curriculum to provide all students access to rich mathematical tasks and learning experiences?" A Planning Cohort is a space for educators to collaboratively plan with the support of a teacher expert. During the Planning Cohort you will have time to unpack the Illustrative Math curriculum to develop a thoughtful unit plan, pool resources with other teachers in a similar context, and receive feedback from peers and coaches. Earn 1 ALC for work you are already doing!
2/29
Elementary ESL Planning Cohort
Elementary ESL Planning Cohort (Grades 3 - 5) Starts 2/29 : This Planning Cohort will address the question, “How do we thoughtfully implement the OMME ESL curriculum to provide our English language learners access to grade level texts?” Led by experienced BPS Educators, a Planning Cohort is a space for educators to collaboratively plan with the support of a teacher expert. During the Planning Cohort you will have time to unpack curriculum, plan content units, and reflect on implementation, with the support of a teacher facilitator. This cohort will focus on planning using OMME's new ESL units aligned to EL. Earn 1 ALC for work you are already doing!