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PSPD offers individual and program-based coaching for staff in any role looking to grow and strengthen their practice in any of our key priority areas, which include educational leadership and program management, advising, career pathways, digital literacy, and ADA coordination. We also offer individual coaching and support for those looking to acquire a professional ABE license. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.

All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.

Professional Development: “On Demand” When Your Schedule Allows! (Self-Paced Modules)

Different times work best for busy adult educators to attend PD. Did you know you can access PD when it’s most convenient for you? Visit our online asynchronous courses, including series that focus on Digital Literacy and Advising. You can find these courses on the Program Support's On-Demand PD Google Site, which offers more than 30 sessions organized according to seven strands.

Career Pathways

Navigating Pathways To Opportunity: Comprehensive Student Supports (Self-Paced Modules)

Navigating Pathways to Opportunity prepares advisors, coaches, and college and career navigators to provide the comprehensive support that their students need to successfully transition to career pathways, workforce training programs, and postsecondary education. In this self-paced course, you will learn strategies for identifying and engaging your students’ aspirations, addressing barriers, and building a comprehensive network of support to promote persistence. *There are 9 available seats for this offering.

• Apr. 7, 2025  |  9:00 a.m. (self-paced course opens)

Workplace Education Sharing Group

Join us for this Workplace Education (WPE) Sharing Group where staff provide program updates, discuss and troubleshoot common challenges, share promising practices, and more. This group is open to anyone who works as part of a WPE program.

• Apr. 9, 2025  | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

MassSTEP Sharing Group (Online Blended)

This is a facilitated sharing group for anyone involved in developing and implementing MassSTEP programs. Meetings are loosely facilitated to encourage peer sharing, resource sharing, and group problem-solving. Topics are based on participant input. All roles are welcome.

The topic for this meeting is: MassSTEP as a Career Pathway.  Where does your program lead students? Participants will share and discuss industry career ladders relevant to their MassSTEP programs. Are there opportunities for internships, stackable credentials and/or career advancement?

• Apr. 10, 2025  |  1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy Sharing Group - April

Instructors, tech specialists, and directors across all adult education settings (corrections, libraries, adult learning centers, workforce development, and more!) are invited to the peer-facilitated Digital Literacy Sharing Group. Join us to connect with fellow educators, share resources and strategies, ask questions, and explore new ideas and practices to strengthen digital literacy and technology integration in your program or classroom. Let's empower your students and staff with essential digital skills!

• Apr. 4, 2025  |  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Newsela Certified Educator Program (Self-Paced Modules)

This three-session, self-paced course is an introduction to the foundations of Newsela. 

• Apr. 8, 2025  |  8:00 a.m. (Self-paced course opens)

Accessibility In Digital Materials (Online Blended)

Join us to enhance your skills in making digital content accessible. Go beyond compliance and explore ways to make your course more inclusive for all students, with materials that are easier to use, engaging, and effective. We will cover techniques for creating accessible Word documents, PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, and videos.

• Apr. 9, 2025  |  10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Apr. 16, 2025  |  10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Newsela: Embedding Culturally Responsive Practices

Deepen student engagement and unlock academic potential by embedding Culturally Responsive Practices with Newsela. In this session, you will learn how to leverage Newsela's unique features to connect rigorous learning to your students' diverse backgrounds and interests, fostering an inclusive and engaging classroom where every learner feels seen and valued.

• Apr. 11, 2025  |  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Educational Leadership & Program Management

Volunteer Coordinator Sharing Group

We invite both new and experienced volunteer coordinators, as well as others involved in adult education programs who work with volunteers, to join this online facilitated sharing group meeting. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow volunteer coordinators, share resources and strategies, ask questions, and explore new ideas and practices to strengthen your volunteer program.

• Apr. 10, 2025  |  10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.