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.

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.