Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at CES
Teaching is hard! Educators need a space to come together. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are for any educator in a school setting in Massachusetts. They are a place for educators to share in problems of practice, develop ideas, and learn together on developments in the field.
Our PLCs are very participant-driven and session dates (after the first) as well as topics will be decided by the group with the facilitator(s). PDPs, depending on the attendance and assignment specifications for each PLC, may be available.
AI in the Classroom PLC
First session: Oct 29, 2024
Early Childhood Educators PLC
Register until Dec 13, 2024 to earn PDPs, or until May 31, 2025 otherwise.
Empowering Health/PE Educators PLC
Register until Dec 13, 2024 to earn PDPs, or until May 31, 2025 otherwise.
Librarians PLC
Register until Dec 13, 2024 to earn PDPs, or until May 31, 2025 otherwise.
Art PLC
Register until Dec 13, 2024 to earn PDPs, or until May 31, 2025 otherwise.
Educators of ELLs PLC
Register until Dec 13, 2024 to earn PDPs, or until May 31, 2025 otherwise.
Ethnic Studies Educators PLC
Register until Dec 13, 2024 to earn PDPs, or until May 31, 2025 otherwise.
N8tive Education Practices PLC
Register until Feb, 28 2024 to earn PDPs, or until May 31, 2025 otherwise.
Bridging to Belonging: Working with Polarization in Schools PLC
Register until Dec 31, 2024.
ELA Educators PLC
Register until Dec 13, 2024 to earn PDPs, or until May 31, 2025 otherwise.
Foreign Language Educators PLC
Register until Dec 13, 2024 to earn PDPs, or until May 31, 2025.
Questions? Let us know below.
Itza Martínez
Dr. Martínez is a Professional Services Learning Specialist at CES. She has a B.F.A. in Visual Arts Education from Manhattanville College, a master’s degree in teaching from Manhattanville College, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership with a graduate certificate in Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice. She has worked in K-12, graduate, and adult learning environments. Her work is focused on collaboration, leadership, critical dialogue, and social justice in curriculum development, design, and evaluation. She is a former middle and high school art teacher and administrator. Additionally, she has experience presenting at national conferences, and several publications, and conducted national and international work in English and Spanish.
Position: Professional Services Learning Specialist
Email: imartinez@collaborative.org