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Professional Development

We are a Massachusetts Department of Education approved Professional Development Provider.
We award PDP certificates for programs 10 or more hours in length. Certificates of attendance are provided for shorter workshops.

Reservation:
If you would like to be on the Bread Club email list, ...
Grades:
6 - 12
Bread Club (Workshop)
Biology teachers from the Greater Boston area are invited to join Museum educators in a discussion of current trends in biology teaching. Share skills and ideas, and learn something new in these monthly gatherings. Each session includes exploring a specific topic, with open discussion time before and afterward to accommodate various schedules ... (details).

Reservation:
Online registration opens in January
Grades:
6 - Adult
15th Annual Symposium on Biotechnology Education (Workshop)
Biology teachers are invited join us for a full-day symposium on current approaches to biotechnology education. This annual event is hosted by the Museum of Science, Boston and sponsored by Novartis. The symposium is designed as a forum for middle school, high school, and community college educators ... (details).

Reservation:
Call 617-589-0170 or email library@mos.org
Grades:
Adult - Adult
Pre-service Teacher Program (Workshop)
University professors are encouraged to bring their pre-service education classes to the Museum for an introduction to learning in informal education settings. Our staff provide an overview of the Educator Resource Center services and programs, emphasizing support for teachers as learners. Following ... (details).

Reservation:
Call 617-589-0170 or email library@mos.org.
Grades:
K - 12
Team Professional Days (Workshop)
Teams of five to eight educators are encouraged to schedule professional development time in the Educator Resource Center. Half- or full-day sessions are available at no cost. Group size, date, and program focus are negotiable. Teams have access to our print and media resources, exhibits, educational ... (details).

Reservation:
Appointment required at least one week in advance, ...
Grades:
Pre-K - Adult
Field Trip Planning Sessions (Workshop)
Would you like to focus your next field trip to make it a valuable learning experience for your students? Museum educators can help you integrate your objectives and make connections to your educational standards in science, technology, and engineering. Make an appointment and bring a colleague or ... (details).

Reservation:
Contact Engineering the Future at 617-589-4437, etf@mos ...
Grades:
6 - 12
Engineering the Future® In-District Sessions (Workshop)
Customized professional development opportunities are available in half-day, full-day, or multiple-day sessions. Contact us for pricing. Attend a workshop at your school or other chosen location, hosted by education experts from the Museum's National Center for Technological Literacy®. Find out ... (details).