Professional Development for Staff

Providing high quality professional opportunities is critical to supporting your growth and professional development. In Belmont, professional learning is supported through in these ways:

  • Professional Development Meetings (faculty, department, and curriculum meetings) led by Principals, Directors, and Curriculum Specialists focusing on district, school, and program goals and strategic initiatives

  • Professional development courses, seminars, workshops, and study groups led by BPS educators and partner organizations (held during meeting and early release times as well as optional times after school, evenings, weekends, and summers)

As you plan your professional development for the year, it is our hope that these workshops and opportunities will support your Professional Practice and Student Learning Goals as well as your ongoing learning and growth.

STUDYING SKILLFULL TEACHING

Are you a Pre K – 12 educator looking to build capacity to improve daily practices and your student’s achievement?  The Studying Skillful Teaching (SST) is the perfect course for you! 

Studying Skillful Teaching is designed to improve your students’ achievement through lesson planning, high expectations, and formative assessment with a focus on social emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching. SST is a foundational course in the district that establishes a common language and concept system about what makes for high-expertise instruction, backed by research. It is well-matched both for veteran educators and novice educators with at least one year of experience. 

Course Dates and Times:

The course begins with 3 consecutive days of in-person learning on: Monday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 8:30 am-3:30 pm.

The Fall sessions  will all be virtual and will occur once per week from 3:30 - 6:30 pm on the following dates and times:

  • September 15 & 29

  • October 20 & 27

  • November 10 & 24 

Course Cost: The course is sponsored and paid for by The Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE).  Many thanks to the FBE for their generous support! Participants who complete all program requirements will receive 67.5 PDPs.  Participants have the option to apply for three graduate credits through Fitchburg State University, at an additional cost of approximately $375.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE  

IDEAS 1: ANTI-RACIST SCHOOL PRACTICES
to Support the Success of All Students

The IDEAS course is delivered through the Mass. Association of School Superintendents and is is designed to introduce educators to the complex issues raised by race and racism and their impact on student engagement and achievement.  This course will provide educators with an understanding of racial identity and the importance of building authentic student teacher relationships.  This course will also help educators increase their skills of cultural proficiency.

Here is a link to the Winter and Spring Flyer with all available Professional Development courses.

Belmont Public Schools is an IDEAS Members so educators can take the courses at the reduced member rate of $650 for tuition. Participants may choose to apply for 2 graduate credits for an additional fee of $150.