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What is it?

Collaborate with early childhood colleagues across BPS around the topic, “How do we support all young children in BPS through thoughtful planning and intentional, inclusive practices?”

Who is it for?

Open to all early childhood educators (K0-2)

Early Childhood�Inclusive Practices

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9.24.25 (Wed)

Topic: Classroom Environments

Event Summary

Session 1

3.4.26 (Wed)

5:30 - 7:00

Topic: TBD

Session 4

4.15.26 (Wed)

5:30 - 7:00

Topic: TBD

Session 5

12.3.25 (Wed)

5:30 - 7:00 on Zoom

Topic: Math

11.5.25 (Wed)

Topic: Centers and Stations

Event Summary

Session 2

Session 3

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Additional Information

The Early Childhood Learning Cohort is designed to create a space for educators from across BPS to come together to strengthen our understanding of how to support inclusive, inspiring, and engaging classrooms and instruction for all young children in BPS classrooms. Each session will include presentations from school-based educators and will also include some “open space” for participant-led small group discussions.

Session Details:

  • 10/1 Session 1: Effective Learning Environments
  • 11/5 Session 2: Centers and Stations
  • 12/3 Session 3: Math
    • Presenters:
      • Amanda Cosgrove (K0/K1 -ABA, Umana Academy)
      • Gabriel Hayward (K2, Gardner Pilot Academy)
      • Tracy-Ann Shand (2nd Grade, Ellison-Parks EES)

  • 3/4 Session 4: TBD
  • 4/15 Session 5: TBD

*4/1 & 5/6, 5:30-7:30 Work Sessions for Artifact

Learning Opportunities: Join for each session (1.5 PD hours each) or for the entire 5-session series (7.5 PD hours).

Leading Opportunities: Small stipends available for participants who would like to share an effective practice or a classroom video at one of the sessions.

Can I earn an ALC?. If participants are interested in earning an ALC (academic lane credit), there are additional virtual sessions to meet the 12 hour requirement as well as a reflection and plan for implementation. More info at first meeting. *4/1 & 5/6, 5:30-7:30 Work Sessions for Artifact

Contact: For more information, email Catherine Stoddard (ctighe@bostonpublicschools.org). RSVP here