Open Enrollment Programs

Workshops & Series

AthenaK12 proudly offers workshops and series for educators seeking learning opportunities specific to their needs. These sessions are available in person and remotely and can be customized to be offered in district. Check back often for new dates and offerings.

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More Workshops to Watch for...

Educator Evaluation Boot Camp for New Evaluators

A 2 day training on SMART Goals and Unannounced Observations

September 17 & 24, 2024

Presenter: Dave Castelline

Learn more: https://www.athenak12.com/leadership-institutes/edevalbootcamp
Mentor Teacher Training

Mentoring is a critical part of comprehensive induction, and the work of skillfully trained mentors can transform the professionalism and culture of collaboration in your system.
Optimizing the Transition from Middle to High School

A 6-part series on tested strategies that will optimize the tranistion of all students to their new schools and support them in their first year.

Presenter: Ted Hall
Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching: Improving Practice Every Day

Presenter: Shoshy Starr
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI): What it is, and what it is not

Presenter: Abby Hanscom
Re-JOY-ning the Math Class!

Presenter: Marcie Abramson
RtI Interventions and the SEI Classroom

Presenter: Laurie Sullivan
Preparing for the New Science/Technology Engineering (STE) Performance Assessments and MCAS
Time: 9am - 3pm (option to EARN 10 PDPs)
Audience: Teachers and Leaders Grades 3-8
Cost: $450/person (group discount available)
Location: TBD

Join us for an engaging and hands-on professional development session designed to prepare elementary educators (grades 3-8) for the upcoming shifts in the Massachusetts STE MCAS. Facilitated by Katie Clarke, this workshop will explore the vision behind these changes, focusing on helping students do science, rather than merely learning about it.

Participants will:
- Build an understanding of the principles guiding the new Grade 5 and 8 STE MCAS, the shift towards more inclusive, real-world performance tasks, and their implications for classroom instruction.
- Gain insight into the new assessment structure through an exploration of the storyline-based tasks, which integrate science and engineering practices with diverse, relevant scenarios.
- Participate in practice activities that mirror the student experience with these innovative performance tasks, allowing teachers to see firsthand the skills students will need to demonstrate.
- Walk away with practical tools and resources to make the necessary instructional shifts, ensuring all students are prepared to succeed on the new assessments.
This workshop offers a collaborative space for educators to share ideas, reflect on classroom practice, and leave with strategies for aligning instruction with the STE MCAS goals. Perfect for teachers looking to stay ahead of the curve in science education and assessment.

Webinars

Wednesday Webinar Series

AthenaK12 Educational Consulting is partnering with NEASS to provide a series of free monthly webinars, designed by our talented trainers, for educators and stakeholders. We are excited about the potential for igniting ideas, improving practice, and growing our collective wisdom in serving students. We at AthenaK12 and NEASS discovered an immediate synergy in our thinking, values and approach to supporting the field through professional development, and hope that you find offerings that inspire and fuel your work.

More good news

Panelists will be responding to your questions live in each webinar.
All webinars will be available on-demand for a limited time for registrants with a conflict who wish to watch at a later date/time.

Contact us to bring any of these webinars or programs to your district or organization. NEASS members receive an annual discount on our services.