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Mass Learning Project supports the professional learning of MA PLTW teachers and leaders through numerous in-person and virtual events each year. In partnership with One8, all Mass Learning Project professional learning events are at no-cost to participants.

REGISTER TODAY for our 2024 August Refreshers on the 5th and 6th at Worcester Tech High School!

(New location!)

Join Us at Our Next Event

2026 PLTW In-Person Core Training

In-person Core Training is returning to Massachusetts! There's no better way to get ready for the school year than by training in person. Get hands-on with the content and learn with other educators who are teaching the same course. Find details here, including the registration link, training schedule, and hotel room block information.

AND make the most of your PLTW Core Training by attending a preparation webinar on 5/28. Designed especially for teachers attending virtually but helpful for all participants, we’ll prepare you to maximize your training experience, with special focus on:

  • Introducing key tools for Core Training, including APBs (course maps).
  • Exploring your APB to spot connections and focus areas for training.
  • Reviewing logistics for your Core Training format (in-person or virtual).
  • Showing the Arc of the Year to connect Core Training to ongoing support.
  • Connecting with other teachers and sharing questions and observations.

Our goal is for you to leave the webinar prepared, excited, and confident for Core Training! Register for the webinar today!

Additional PL Opportunities

August Refreshers (August 12 & 13, 2025)
  • What: In-person, course-specific workshops where educators develop the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to confidently implement the PLTW curriculum from the first day of school
  • Who: Current MA PLTW educators, especially teachers who are new to PLTW
  • When: August 12 & 13, 2025
Fall Conference (October 20, 2025)
  • What: Large-scale, in-person professional learning event designed to help MA PLTW educators jumpstart their school year with practical ideas and tools that can be implemented immediately in their schools
  • Who: Current and perspective MA PLTW educators
  • When: October 20, 2025
    Spring PD Day (March 10, 2026)
    • What: Large-scale, in-person professional learning event designed to help MA PLTW educators dig into the curriculum, reflect, and plan for the future  
    • Who: Current MA PLTW educators 
    • When: March 10, 2026
    One8 Applied Learning Grant Convening (April 15, 2026)
    • What: In-person onboarding for MA PLTW 2026-27 grantees
    • Who: Educators from schools that received grants to implement or expand their PLTW programming 
    • When: April 15, 2026
      Virtual Community Events
      • What: Online gatherings, held between in-person events, for the MA PLTW Community to connect, learn, and share ideas!    
      • Who: Current MA PLTW educators 
      • When: Throughout the year

      PL Session Materials Archive

      Click here to explore session materials from past Professional Learning events