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Professional Learning

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!)

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2025 MA PLTW August Refreshers

Start the Year Strong with a Refresher!

Refreshers are one-day, in-person, no-cost workshops designed for new and newly trained PLTW teachers – especially those who only had the opportunity to attend Core Training virtually this summer. Led by expert educators, Refreshers are your chance to get hands-on with the content, ask questions, and walk into Day One ready to teach.

  • Dates: August 12th or 13th
  • Time: 9:00-3:30
  • Location: Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester - new location!
  • Action: Click the button below to learn more about Refresher offerings and to register by 6/20!

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 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 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