The Essex County Learning Community (ECLC) offers educators opportunities to grow both relationally and professionally each year through in-person, online and blended learning experiences.
All ECLC experiences provide an opportunity for educators to earn Professional Development Points; some as single learning experiences, and others as bundles of learning experiences. Most opportunities are free and open to all staff in ECLC partner districts; we also offer customized single- and multi-district cost-sharing experiences. Please click through the tabs below to explore current opportunities and register.
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Register today! Leading new curriculum implementation takes vision, strategy, and a clear plan. This condensed learning series for ECLC educators is designed specifically for staff who are guiding curriculum change […]
ECLC takes a constructivist approach to everything we do. This year’s learning agenda is responsive to the expressed needs and desires of ECLC educators and partner districts. That means it is a living document, which will be updated and added to on a regular basis. Click here to review a sampling of the 2024-25 Learning Experiences.
If you have any questions or if you’d like to discuss ways Power of Place® can partner with your district, please email Director of Professional Learning Laura Tota at info@powerofplacelc.org.
Jaclyn Baldassano, Kindergarten Teacher, Gloucester Public Schools
Chelsea Banks, Dean of Innovation, Salem Public Schools
Kelly Dorfman, Special Education Teacher, Beverly Public Schools
Sarah Dubois, Middle School Teacher, Salem Public Schools
Lisa Estabrook, Library Teacher, Amesbury Public Schools
Micah Klayman, Director of Human Resources, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
Amy Mitchell, Teacher, Gloucester Public Schools
Martha Robinson, District Administrator, Rockport Public Schools
Kate Twombly, Principal, Beverly Public Schools
Joseph Yarid, Director of School Social Work, Andover Public Schools
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