Resources

Bright Spot Interview & Debrief Protocol

We developed this protocol in partnership with Boston Plan for Excellence and Julie Sloan to help us identify potential hosts for Learning Sites and other sessions.

Design Checklist Reflection Tool

Checklist to consider when designing professional learning experiences. 

Design Principles for Professional Learning

These design principles are research-based recommendations to that enhance professional learning experiences. 

Edcamp Planning Checklist/Toolkit

Here's a resource for planning an Edcamp. It includes sample documents and links to outside resources.

Essentials One-Pager

Here's a one-page summary of the BPS Essentials for Equity.

Exit Tickets 

Here's a printable 1/2 page exit ticket to use during professional learning sessions. 

Digital Exit Ticket Survey

We also have a digital version--contact us and we can customize it for you.

Learning Circles Overview

Here's an overview and agenda for Learning Circles, interest-based professional learning groups that were piloted at EMK Academy during 2019-2020. 

Learning Site (Sample Packet) 

Here's a sample packet from a Learning Site to help us discuss how to plan and facilitate a Learning Site session.

Learning Site Facilitator Training 

(October 2019) This slideshow was presented to potential learning site facilitators.

Norms and Core Beliefs

We use this list of group norms and core beliefs during our professional learning sessions. 

Online Learning Activities and Resources

(March 2020) We've compiled this list of resources and activities to help BPS educators adjust to distance teaching and learning. So far, more than 1100 educators have seen/shared this resource.

Peer Observation Checklist

(Updated Fall 2024)  Additional links to support your peer observation

• Peer Observation Resource Packet: Print to guide your peer observation. 

• Peer Observation Exit Ticket/Sign-In Sheet: Share feedback and earn PD hours for your peer observation. 

• Spotlight Survey: Recommend host teachers and future peer leaders. 

PD Final Product Rubric 

(Updated Fall 2023) Here's a rubric for a PD reflective final product.

Telescope Network Theory of Change

More info about the theory behind our practice. This document includes additional information about improvement science and social network theory.