Dr. Deborah White Professional Development Coordinator dwhite@nrcollab.org
Administrative Offices: Phone: 781-878-6056, ext. 102 Fax: 781-982-9787
Conference Center: Phone: 781-616-6086 Fax: 781-616-6069
Goal: To develop an outstanding, comprehensive, research-based system for recruitment, induction, mentoring, retention, and professional development based in current research and best practices to improve instructional practice that results in higher achievement for all students.
Please use the NRC SmartPD Registration Link below to register for courses and workshops.
NRC SmartPD Registration Link
»»» NRC Professional Development Events List and Calendar
»»» Summary List of NRC-PD (updated April 12, 2019)
Creating Inclusive Schools and Classrooms While Embracing Co-Teaching and Higher Learning Standards for ALL -- May 08, 2019 (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)
Creating Differentiation in Inclusive Classrooms Using Current Strategies, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Technology -- May 09, 2019 (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)
Compassion Fatigue and Building Resilience for the Journey - May 17, 2019 (8:30 - 11:30 AM)
Behavioral & Mental Health Workshop Descriptions
Educator Evaluation Model System - August 22, 2019 (8:30 - 12:30 PM)
Instructional Strategies for the Paraprofessional - November 05, 2019 (8:30 - 3:30)
Mental Health Issues: Identifying and Responding to Anxiety/Depression, Mood-Bipolar Disorders, and School Phobia - TBD
RETELL - SEI Teacher Endorsement Course (Spring 2019) -- January 07 - April 30, 2019 (4:00 - 7:00 PM) - course has begun.
Harnessing the Power of Google Data Studio - April.04, April.11 & May.02, 2019 (4:00 - 6:30 PM) - series has begun
Our professional development calendar is updated regularly. Please check frequently to see new additions.
Other Websites and Resource Links
North River Conference Center (FY19) Snow Policy
ELL Teacher Professional Development (self-study)
Common Assessments or District Determined Measures (DDMs) in Art, Music, PE/Wellness, Science, and SISP staff This links to the "Resource Links" page where individual assessments are posted. Twelve (12) assessments in Art (2), Music (3), PE/Wellness (2), and Science (5) curricula were developed during the 2013-2014 school year. Four (4) assessments for Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) were developed during the 2014-2015 school year.
Instructional Technology Integration: Southeast Technology Network CIC Grant Project (2012-2013) Shared resources and lessons developed by educators in 10 participating school districts.