STE Professional Learning

Educators play a critical role in the success of students. As such, all educators are called on to continually improve their practice. Professional learning is the single most accessible method by which educators can grow and learn as professionals. Below are resources to support professional learning for science in Massachusetts schools and districts.

• Science Performance Ambassador (SPA) Ambassador Program — Pending funding, districts will identify educators to apply to become SPA Ambassadors. As an ambassador, they will attend a "train-the-trainer" professional learning to gain the skills and tools needed to lead science assessment literacy trainings for grades 3–8 educators in their districts.
• The Science Curriculum Adaptation Project for Special Educators (SCAPE) is an opportunity for district science and special education leads to collaborate and plan supports for students with moderate to severe disabilities in their districts. Teams will participate in "train the trainer" professional learning that can be used to support science and special education teachers in collaborating to provide high-quality science learning experiences for all students. If you are interested in learning more, please complete this interest form.
• Leader Networks — opportunity for Science and Technology/Engineering Leaders in your district to connect with other Leaders across the Commonwealth.
• High-Quality Instructional Materials Professional Learner Providers — a resource to select PL partners who have curriculum-specific expertise to support MA educators as they launch and implement high-quality instructional materials.
• DESE Professional Learning Guidance — a resource to both educators and other professional learning leaders aiming to support high quality professional learning.
• Registry of DESE-approved Professional Development (PD) providers — a list of professional learning providers that submitted a PD Provider Registry Application to DESE and met the minimum requirements established for the registry.
• Open Access Professional Learning (OAPL) for Science — OAPL funded courses ended June 30, 2024. Learn more about program and professional learning providers.

Last Updated: July 9, 2024