Virtual PLCs

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Now more than ever, BPS educators want a space to connect and share with each other. These virtual professional learning community (VPLC) groups are a space to connect with colleagues from across Boston Public Schools. Participants can collaborate with same-role colleagues from other schools, share resources, and troubleshoot.

Each virtual professional learning community group will have two key ingredients:

Google Classroom to host online discussions and sharing. (each participant is added as a ‘student’)
Virtual monthly meet-up (~1 hr/month) to connect with peers and share resources.

2020.12 VPLC flyer.pdf

Flyer

Find Your VPLC Group

Early Childhood Groups (Pre-K/K/1/2)

ⓣ Dual Language - Grades K1 - 2

- - Peer moderators are Marjorie Pita, Darlene Prado, and Elizabeth Estepe (Hernandez K8).
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (cxi4ztg)
  - More info

ⓣ Accelerating Early Literacy (K-2)

- - Peer moderators are Princess Bryant (Tynan Elementary) and Keshia Cook (Young Achievers K-8)
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (j662ii5)
  - More info

Upper Elementary Groups (3/4/5)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)

ⓣ ELA - Grades 3 - 4

- - Peer moderator is Edwin Francois (Philbrick Elementary).
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (tcaxbkq)
  - More info

ⓣ ELA - Grades 5 - 6

- - Peer moderator is TBD. Let us know if you're interested.
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (kauk6ul)
  - More info

MATH

ⓣ Math - Grades 3 - 5

- - Peer moderator is Tracy Joseph (King K-8)
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (q5juce7)
  - More info

SCIENCE

Coming Soon

HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES

Coming Soon

WORLD LANGUAGE

Coming Soon

ESL

ⓣ ESL - Grades 3 - 5

- - Peer moderator is Glenda Lopez-Schmitt (McKay K-8)
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (ualsmkt)
  - More info

SPECIAL EDUCATION/INCLUSION

ⓣ SpEd/Inclusion - Upper Elem.

- - Peer moderator is TBD. Let us know if you're interested.
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (bdpu74h)
  - More info

OTHER UPPER ELEMENTARY GROUPS

Coming Soon

Middle Grade Groups (6/7/8)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)

ⓣ ELA Teachers 6 - 8

- - Peer moderator is TBD. Let us know if you're interested.
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (ej2znvn)
  - More info

MATH

Coming Soon

SCIENCE

ⓣ Science Teachers 6-8

- - Peer moderator is TBD. Let us know if you're interested.
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (bvi4u4l)
  - More info

HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES

ⓣ Ancient Civ Teachers Grade 7

- - Peer moderators are Tracy Self (Young Achievers) and TBD. Let us know if you're interested.
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (gb3gqo5)
  - More info

ⓣ Civics Teachers Grade 8

- - Peer moderators are Reggie Toussaint (Timilty Middle) and Tracy Self (Young Achievers)
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (x2akyym)
  - More info

WORLD LANGUAGE

ⓣ World Lang Teachers 7-12

- - Peer moderators are Denise Rodrigues Bekler (O'Bryant 7-12) and Akilah Cobham (O'Bryant 7-12).
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (zlry6t7)
  - More info

ESL

ⓣ ESL Teachers 6 - 12

- - Peer moderator is Charles Cauley (Dearborn STEM Academy)
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (hpeqrtg)
  - More info

OTHER MIDDLE GRADE GROUPS

Coming Soon

High School Groups (9/10/11/12)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)

ⓣ ELA Teachers 9-12

- - Peer Moderators Chandrea Peng (Boston Day and Evening Academy) and Casey Andrews (TechBoston)
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (eii4dnq)
  - More info

MATH

Coming Soon

SCIENCE

ⓣ Biology Teachers 9-12

- - Peer moderator is TBD. Let us know if you're interested.
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (3wucvgd)
  - More info

ⓣ Chemistry Teachers 9-12

- - Peer moderator is TBD. Let us know if you're interested.
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (4tinbch)
  - More info

ⓣ Earth/Envi Sci Teachers 9-12

- - Peer moderator is TBD. Let us know if you're interested.
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (4n5a3zr)
  - More info

ⓣ Physics Teachers 9-12

- - Peer moderator is TBD. Let us know if you're interested.
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (j7x7tqf)
  - More info

HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES

Coming Soon

WORLD LANGUAGE

ⓣ World Lang Teachers 7-12

- - Peer moderators are Denise Rodrigues Bekler (O'Bryant 7-12) and Akilah Cobham (O'Bryant 7-12).
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (zlry6t7)
  - More info

ESL

ⓣ ESL Teachers 6-12

- - Peer moderator is Charles Cauley (Dearborn STEM Academy)
  - Join here or with Google Classroom code (hpeqrtg)
  - More info

OTHER HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS

Coming Soon

Other Groups (K-12)

Coming Soon

Can't Find Your Group?

Fill out this form if you're interested in adding another group or leading a group.

Choose Your Level of Participation

Low Intensity

Connect: Join the Google Classroom. Meet new colleagues. See what others are posting/sharing. Engage in the conversation when you want.

Medium Intensity

Share: Join the Google Classroom and our monthly live group check-ins (~1 hr/month). Share at least one artifact/resource with the group. Track your hours. Earn up to 10 PD hours.

High Intensity

Innovate: Work as a team on a shared challenge/problem of practice. Document and share your progress. Track your hours. Earn 1 academic lane credit (ALC).

Additional Info/Resources

Give us your feedback. Let us know what you think of these VPLC groups.
Add a group? Lead a group? form (if you're interested in adding a new VPLC group or leading a group)
Virtual PLC Info Slideshow (background information)
VPLC Start Here (virtual professional learning community tips and job descriptions)

This VPLC is a collaborative space to connect with your peers, share your experiences and resources, and solve problems specific to your role/content area.
This VPLC is not another listserv, email chain, or online group with a deluge of unwanted announcements or links you can’t use.