PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LUDLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 205 FULLER STREET | LUDLOW, MA 01056 | PHONE 413-583-8372 Ext 1206 | FAX 413-589-0773
LPS Convocation
Monday, August 28, 2023
Early Release
Friday, May 24, 2024
LPS Office of Special Education recently received a Special Education Improvement grant that can be used to improve educational systems that support the IEP process.
Please use the link provided to see a variety of Professional Development Opportunities that will be funded by the district if you choose to enroll and engage in these workshops.
All educators are encouraged to engage in these workshops. It is my hope that we can honor everyone's requests but they may be limited based on the demand and the funding.
Please use the registration link at the end of the document to request your course. If you are interested in more than one course please submit a separate request for each course.
Requests will be approved until all funds are expended. Please also complete your Day Request form and submit it to your principal or supervisor.
AI Workshops
LPS will be hosting a series of 3 AI workshops for LPS educators outside of the school day. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Secondary 2:40 - 3:40 p.m. @ BMS Library
Session I: Prompt Development for Effective Teaching -January 10th, Register by 1/8/24- COMPLETED
Session II: Leveraging AI-based Tools to Enhance Teaching Efficiency - January 25th, Register by 1/23/24
Session III: Maximizing Student Engagement with AI-based Programs and Tools - February 7th, Register by 2/5/24
Elementary 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. @ HBE Library
Session I: Prompt Development for Effective Teaching - January 11th, Register by 1/9/24 - CANCELLED
Session II: Leveraging AI-based Tools to Enhance Teaching Efficiency - January 24th, Register by 1/22/24
Session III: Maximizing Student Engagement with AI-based Programs and Tools - February 8th, Register by 2/6/24
CLICK HERE for full outline of workshop descriptions.
Science of Reading (SOR) Course
K-2 Science of Reading (SOR) Overview:
1.) 10 Synchronous, online meetings to cover 10 modules (1 module/meeting per week for 10 weeks)
2.) All workshop modules will meet on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:30 p.m. for 2.5 hours
3.) 25 PDPs issued by Hill for Literacy will be provided at no cost to the participant
4.) 2 graduate credits (45 PDPs) will be available (more info. to come). The credit costs will be paid by the participant.
CLICK HERE for full course description
CLICK HERE to Register by 3 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2023.
An email confirmation stating whether you have been seated in the course will be sent no later than Monday, December 18, 2023.
Wednesdays from 4:00-6:30 p.m. on the following dates:
3/6/2024, 3/13/2024, 3/20/2024, 3/27/2024, 4/3/2024, 4/10/2024, 4/24/2024, 5/1/2024, 5/8/2024, and 5/15/2024 *No class during April Vacation
2023-2024 - Ongoing Professional Development
Westfield State University's Center for Teacher Education and Research
LPS has partnered with WSU to bring this year's course to LPS teachers for no cost. Teachers from Partnership School Districts can earn their 15 PDPs in ELL &/or Special Education as required for DESE recertification.
Available Graduate Courses:
SE-‘Instructional Strategies for the Exceptional Learner, 2nd edition’
SEI- ‘Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competency for ELL Students in Schools’
Click Here for course descriptions
Complete this REGISTRATION FORM by the 20th of any month. Submit one form for each course. You can only register for one course per month. Course enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. Preference will be given to professional educator license expiration date.
For questions contact:
Dr. Marsha Olsen
Director, Center for Teacher Education and Research,
Westfield State University,
molsen@westfield.ma.edu
AVMR II Course - Completed!
LPS will be hosting AVMR II on December 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Harris Brook Elementary. Ludlow teachers will be trained and seats have also been made available to other districts. CLICK HERE to visit the Add+Vantage Math Recovery Website to learn more.
Any non-LPS educators interested should contact Math Recovery. If questions remain, please contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at (413) 583-8372 x 1206.
Professional Development Tracker
TeachPoint's PD Tracker will soon be available to all staff to record their PD events. The system hosts upcoming events, allows for sign-up, workshop completion, certification creation and maintenance of PDP certificates...and more.
TeachPoint - Video #1
How to login & get started!
TeachPoint - Video #2
Completing your Rubric, Paper Clips & Copying Forms.
TeachPoint - Video #3
Completing your Self-Assessment & Goals as well as taking a look at Unannounced & Announced Observations.
TeachPoint - Video #4
Completing your Educator Plan
TeachPoint - Video #5
Completing you Evidence Form
Recertification
The Ludlow Public School District is dedicated to working closely with staff to ensure continual professional growth through various professional development opportunities. We believe that this allows for staff, like their students, to always have the opportunity to learn and grow academically. The Curriculum Office works to provide professional development experiences for teachers that are timely, relevant, research-based and support teacher-led initiatives, with the goal of improving teacher practice and student outcomes.
Rubrics for Educator Evaluation
Teacher At-A-Glance Rubric CLICK HERE
SISP At-A-Glance Rubric CLICK HERE
School Admin. At-A-Glance Rubric CLICK HERE
Distrcit Admin. At-A-Glance Rubric CLICK HERE
To access DESE's list of comprehensive rubric information CLICK HERE
MASSACHUSETTS RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Massachusetts Educator Professional level licenses have a valid life of 5-calendar years and must be renewed every five years to remain active. Professional licenses that are 1-year away from expiring, or that are currently inactive, can be renewed if the required number of Professional Development Points (PDPs) have been earned. Important links to professional development and licensure renewal resources are provided on the right-hand panel menu and should prove helpful to educators, administrators, and PD providers.
Below is an overview of the requirements for MA relicensure. However, every educator should read the DESE document to ensure a comprehensive understanding of what is expected. Each educator's licensure is unique. Understanding what is expected based on your individual circumstance is critical.
Primary license:
15 pdps in Content Area
15 pdps in Pedagogy
15 pdps in SEI
15 pdps in Diverse Learning (a.k.a. special education)
90 pdps at the discretion of employer (e.g. linked to SIP/DIP/Educ. Eval. goals) and staff
Additiopnal license(s):
30 pdps - 15 pdps in content & 15 at discretion of employer and staff
*SEI Endorsement 67.5 pdps - carry over opportunity 1 time only. To learn more about the impact of SEI on License Renewal, click here.
View the Individual Professional Development Form required by DESE and the accompanying log for maintaining your PDPs.