Events
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Equity Leaders Co-Lab Applications Due
Zoom (register for link)The Equity Leaders Co-Lab application is open and available here. Any teacher in Massachusetts with at least 2 years of experience is eligible to apply. Formalize, deepen, and expand your approach to change leadership with an emphasis on the early stages of creating bold change - equity auditing, establishing a set of allies, visioning, and […]
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Curriculum Implementation Community of Reflective Practice
Wylie Inn and Conference Center 295 Hale St, Beverly, MA, United StatesThere is plenty of guidance available to help districts select and adopt new curricula and aligned resources, but the real challenge begins after adoption—when districts are often left to navigate implementation on their own. But once the curriculum tools are in classrooms, what’s next? This Community of Reflective Practice is designed to help districts currently […]
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ECLC Book Club: Lost at School (Pt. 1)
This fall we are encouraging all of our members to join us in a community read of Lost at School: Why our kids with behavioral challenges are falling through the cracks and how we can help them, by Dr. Ross Greene. Dr. Greene offers educators and parents a framework for understanding challenging behavior. His Collaborative & […]
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Register now for ECLC Fall Gathering! The Heart of Learning: Building Connections Across Classrooms, Schools, and Communities
FeaturedPentucket Regional Middle High School 24 Main St., West Newbury, MA, United StatesNEXT WEEK! Register here! In today’s complex educational landscape, connection is more than a feeling — it's the foundation of deep, lasting learning. The Heart of Learning is a full-day professional learning event designed to re-center our focus on what matters most: the relationships that drive student success. Whether you're a classroom teacher, school or […]
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Nov. 21 Deadline: Submit to Lead a Session at the 2026 Winter Gathering
Submit your proposal here by Friday, November 21. Educators from the Essex County Learning Community (ECLC), the New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO), and Teacher Collaborative are invited to submit proposals to lead a workshop or mini-session at the Power of Place Winter Gathering on January 29, 2026. This year's event will build on the […]
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Teacher Action Research Fellowship: Application Deadline 11/24
FeaturedApplications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until November 24th for the Essex County Learning Community's Teacher Action Research Fellowship, an 18-month experience that brings educators together for collective innovation and leadership focused on equity- and learner-driven practices. Join us to engage in deep learning; collaborate on guided action research; and share your learning and ideas […]
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Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (and Meeting Kids Where They’re At)
Wylie Inn and Conference Center 295 Hale St, Beverly, MA, United StatesMoving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (and Meeting Kids Where They're At): The Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model When: Dec. 11-12, from 8:30 am to 3 pm each day. Where: Wylie Inn and Conference Center, Beverly Register here Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is the evidence-based, trauma-informed, neurodiversity affirming model of […]
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MA 2027 State Teacher of the Year Information Session
Zoom (register for link)Register here for the info session. Got questions on the MA State Teacher of the Year process? Have you been nominated and have questions about the application process? Join us for a brief overview of the MA State Teacher of the Year nomination and application process on Jan. 23 at 4 pm. Click here to […]
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ECLC Winter Gathering: Presence, Purpose, and Place
FeaturedWylie Inn and Conference Center 295 Hale St, Beverly, MA, United StatesDon't miss out - Register here! Review our agenda here. The 2026 Winter Gathering: Presence, Purpose, and Place will bring together PK–12 educators to learn with and from one another around the theme of belonging and growth for every learner and every educator. Through a dynamic series of 90-minute workshops and rapid-fire Promising Practices showcases, […]
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What is AI and How Does it Work?
Zoom (register for link)Register here. Join us for a free, online workshop for Essex County educators about artificial intelligence led by MIT’s Day of AI. This session is part of our 18-month learning series “Staying Human in the Age of AI." More information about the learning series is coming soon. Reach out to Laura Tota at ltota@powerofplacelc.org with […]
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ECLC Book Club: Uniquely Human
Zoom (register for link)Register here Join us for a community read and group discussion about the groundbreaking book about autism, "Uniquely Human," by Dr. Barry Prizant and Thomas Fields-Meyer. This is a wonderful book by an advocate for the autistic and neurodivergent community. The authors portray autism as a unique way of being human—this is “required reading...Breathtakingly simple […]
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Staying Human in the Age of AI Learning Series
Zoom (register for link)Staying Human in the Age of AI: an 18-Month Learning Series for Educators Learn more and review details of the full learning series here. All Essex County educators are invited to participate in this 18-month learning experience which offers a deep dive into artificial intelligence in education. Participants will engage in sustained learning across three […]