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SUMMARY:Submit an Educator Spotlight Video!
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Teacher Appreciation Week\, Power of Place is planning a social media campaign to celebrate all of the incredible educators who move our mission forward. Your stories – and voices – are an important piece of this campaign\, so we want to from you directly.  \nTo participate\, please send us a selfie-style video in which you introduce yourself\, your role and tell us what you love most about being an educator. We will share all of these videos on our social media channels throughout May.  \nBefore recording\, keep a few things in mind:  \n\nFilm in a quiet\, well-lit location without any distractions behind you\, ideally in a space that relates to the story you are trying to tell (Examples: at your desk in your classroom or in your office).\nRecord selfie style (holding the phone rather than having someone else hold it for you). The video should be filmed vertically. \nMake sure to rephrase the question back in your answer. \n\nTo participate\, please upload your submission here no later than Friday\, April 17. If you have issues or questions\, please email Jess Silva-Hodges at jhodges@melwoodglobal.com. \nThank you in advance for sharing your stories with us!  \n 
URL:https://powerofplacelc.org/event/submit-an-educator-spotlight-video/
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SUMMARY:PoP Book Club: True Biz - A Novel (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Join our next book club community read to explore True Biz: A Novel\, written by Sara Novic. This book\, recommended by ECLC community member and Lynn educator Heather Lang\, is set at a fictional residential school for the Deaf. The story follows students and a teacher as they navigate personal challenges and the Deaf community’s political landscape\, exploring themes of language\, identity\, love\, and civil rights. \nJoin us on Zoom on April 27 to discuss the second half of the book. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://powerofplacelc.org/event/pop-book-club-true-biz-a-novel-session-2/
LOCATION:Zoom (register for link)
CATEGORIES:Multi-Part Series
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SUMMARY:ECLC Spring Showcase of Learning
DESCRIPTION:RSVP today to join us!  \nJoin us for the 2026 Showcase of Learning\, an evening celebration of all that Essex County Learning Community educators have achieved over the past academic year. This year’s Showcase will feature: \n\n17 display tables hosted by ECLC educators\nRemarks from Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez\nRemarks from the 2026 MA Teacher of the Year Dr. Tara Goodhue\nA performance from Danvers High School’s student a capella group\, Vocal Alliance\nAn interactive community art exhibit\nFood\, drink\, and more!\n\nAll are welcome to join us for this annual “science fair meets cocktail party-style” celebration of of our educators and our community! Here are the details: \n\nWhen: May 13 from 4:30-7:30 pm\nWhere: Peabody Essex Museum\, Salem\nRSVP: tinyurl.com/2026ShowcaseofLearning\n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://powerofplacelc.org/event/spring-showcase/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, 161 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quarterly Gathering
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SUMMARY:Facilitation Leadership Academy Deadline to Register
DESCRIPTION:PoP’s new Facilitation Leadership Academy will prepare educators to facilitate meaningful adult learning experiences designed to prompt innovation and reflection. This multi-part series will prepare participants to lead professional learning for their peers that focused on achieving equitable outcomes for students. \nAll participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nPractice using tools of effective facilitation with their peers from across Massachusetts\nParticipate in a mix of remote and asynchronous sessions through Fall 2026\, starting with an in-person retreat at Fitchburg State University on August 11.\nEarn PDPs\, graduate credits and/or microcredentials for completion\nGain access to an online library of high quality facilitation tools and resources\n\n\n\nOur funders have generously offered to cover 50 percent of the per person cost\, reducing the price to just $375 per participant. Discounts are also available for district teams of 3 or more.  \nRegister for the Academy by the June 15 deadline to secure your spot! Reach out to Diana Lebeaux at dlebeaux@powerofplacelc.org to learn more.
URL:https://powerofplacelc.org/event/deadline-to-register-for-facilitation-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:tinyurl.com/PoPAcademy26
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SUMMARY:Facilitation Leadership Academy: Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nPower of Place Learning Communities is excited to launch the inaugural cohort of our new Learn to Lead: Facilitation Leadership Academy\, a professional learning opportunity designed for educators who want to strengthen their facilitation and collaborative leadership skills. (Learn more and review the full curriculum here). \nThis academy will support educators in developing the tools\, practices\, and confidence needed to lead meaningful adult learning experiences focused on equitable outcomes for students. Participants will explore strategies for facilitating strong Professional Learning Communities\, department teams\, leadership groups\, committees\, and professional development experiences. \nThis opportunity may be a strong fit for educators who are: \n\nInterested in moving into educational leadership roles\nFacilitating PLCs\, CFGs\, or collaborative teams\nLeading committees\, design teams\, or instructional leadership work\nInterested in strengthening facilitation practices for adult learning\n\nParticipants will: \n\nPractice using facilitation tools and protocols\nLearn strategies for equitable and effective group leadership\nEngage in collaborative reflection and inquiry with peers\nReceive a digital facilitation toolkit\nEarn PDPs and a certificate of completion\nOptionally pursue graduate credit through Fitchburg State University and/or a facilitation microcredential\n\nProgram Schedule Includes: \n\nOne online kickoff session\n\nJuly 28\, 1:00–3:30 p.m. OR\nAugust 6\, 9:00–11:30 a.m.\n\n\nAn in-person retreat at Fitchburg State University on August 11\, 2026\nMonthly hourlong PLC meetings during Fall 2026\nApplied facilitation and reflection work in participants’ school settings\n\nCost:\n$375 per participant. Discounts are available for district teams of three or more participants.
URL:https://powerofplacelc.org/event/registration-deadline-for-facilitation-leadership-academy/
CATEGORIES:Multi-Part Series
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SUMMARY:2026 ECLC Summer Institute: Be Who They Need - Cultivating Care\, Connection\, and Student Agency
DESCRIPTION:July 30 ECLC Summer Institute: Be Who They Need: Cultivating Care\, Connection\, and Student Agency \nRegister here \nGreat schools are built on strong relationships—and the adults who choose to show up with intention\, clarity\, and care. ECLC’s 2026 Summer Institute expands on the call to “be who youth need\,” exploring how educators can build trust\, maintain healthy boundaries\, and create conditions where students feel both supported and empowered. \nParticipants will examine what it means to be a “trusted adult” and how collective responsibility strengthens impact. Breakout sessions extend this work into practice—unpacking the language and expression of care\, designing teen-centered learning experiences that foster true agency\, and reimagining learning as a deeply human\, relational process. \nThrough a dynamic keynote featuring One Trusted Adult author Brooklyn Raney\, and choice-based workshops featuring other experts including iThrive Games Executive Director Susan Rivers\, participants will explore how strong relationships serve as the foundation for student success\, how intentional expressions of care shape school culture\, and how shifting ownership to students fosters independence and purpose. \nFrom neuroscience-informed design to hands-on creation of learner-centered experiences\, this institute offers both vision and actionable strategies for building environments where students—and educators—can thrive. \nLearning Objectives – Participants will leave prepared to:  \n\nAnalyze the role of relationships in student development by examining research-based practices for building trust\, maintaining healthy boundaries\, and functioning effectively as a “trusted adult” within a broader support network.\nApply a shared framework for expressing care by identifying and practicing the four domains—encouragement\, accountability\, affirmation\, and advisement—to strengthen student engagement and school culture.\nDesign learning experiences that foster student agency by shifting from adult-directed instruction to structures that promote autonomy\, self-reflection\, and ownership of learning.\nIntegrate human-centered learning principles into practice by leveraging connection\, collaboration\, and real-world relevance to create more engaging\, inclusive\, and meaningful learning environments.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://powerofplacelc.org/event/eclc-summer-institute-be-who-they-need-cultivating-care-connection-and-student-agency/
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