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PSPD offers individual and program-based coaching for staff in any role looking to grow and strengthen their practice in any of our key priority areas, which include educational leadership and program management, advising, career pathways, digital literacy, and ADA coordination. We also offer individual coaching and support for those looking to acquire a professional ABE license. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.
All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.
Professional Development: “On Demand” When Your Schedule Allows! (Self-Paced Modules)
Different times work best for busy adult educators to attend PD. Did you know you can access PD when it’s most convenient for you? Visit our online asynchronous courses, including series that focus on Digital Literacy and Advising. You can find these courses on the Program Support's On-Demand PD Google Site, which offers more than 30 sessions organized according to seven strands.
Advising & Student Support Services
Advisor Sharing Group - Morning Series
Enhance your practice with ASG! Advisor Sharing Groups (ASG) are peer-facilitated, statewide meetings where advisors provide program updates, discuss and troubleshoot challenges, and share resources, promising practices, and more. This group is open to anyone who works in an advising role, regardless of their title. Time will be provided in each ASG meeting for statewide discussion and for more targeted conversations organized by region and/or program type, including corrections.
- May 22, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Digital Literacy
Reading, Writing, And Digital Literacy: Building Critical Skills
In this webinar, you will learn hands-on strategies for using digital tools to improve reading and writing skills, as well as critical thinking skills needed to navigate the pitfalls of using digital tools and content. You will leave with ready-to-use materials from The Change Agent (free to DESE-supported programs in Massachusetts) that center students’ voices and take a strengths-based approach to learning, which are key components of culturally-responsive teaching.
- May 28, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Newsela Certified Educator Program (Self-Paced Modules)
This self-paced, online course offered by Newsela is meant to deepen your understanding of the Newsela platform and provide you with guidance on practicing literacy skills, building background knowledge and including diverse perspectives in your learning experiences. Learners will design a research-based learning experience proven to accelerate student achievement by following the 4 Ps: Prepare, Preview, Practice and Process. This course will include live modeling and independent practice.
- June 10, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. (self-paced course opens)
LACES
These sessions will review the processes and procedures around closing out the data for the fiscal year.
- June 10, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- June 11, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
