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Summer 2023 Professional Development
Book Studies
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Book Studies
Book Study FAQ
What is a book study?
Join us this summer for a book study! Each book study is described on the following pages. Click on the "sign up" link for the study you wish to join.
Payment Information:
Cost: $25 per participant/per book study
Please make checks payable to the Town of Marshfield
Please mail checks, prior to the start of the book study, to:
Superintendent’s Office
Marshfield Public Schools
Attn: Anne Rodwell
76 South River Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
Payment Information:
Cost: $25 per participant/per book study
Please make checks payable to the Town of Marshfield
Please mail checks, prior to the start of the book study, to:
Superintendent’s Office
Marshfield Public Schools
Attn: Anne Rodwell
76 South River Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
Will books be provided or do I need to get my own book?
You will need to purchase your own book.
Will I earn PDPs for participating in a book study?
Yes! You will earn PDPs for completing the book study (reading & participating in asynchronous online discussions as well as completing any related activities). The number of PDPs varies by book. You will receive a PDP certificate at the end of the book study.
What is the format of each book study?
All book studies are entirely online and asynchronous and hosted in Canvas (our learning management system). There are optional Zoom live sessions offered twice during each book study.
How long is each book study?
Each book study spans 10 weeks over the summer, allowing for the rest, relaxation, travel, and slower pace educators deserve over summer break!
Is there a reading schedule?
A suggested schedule is shared to keep participants moving through the reading and discussions. However, participants have the flexibility to read and engage in discussions on their own schedule as long as all discussions and activities are completed by August 25, 2023.
You will need to purchase your own book.
Will I earn PDPs for participating in a book study?
Yes! You will earn PDPs for completing the book study (reading & participating in asynchronous online discussions as well as completing any related activities). The number of PDPs varies by book. You will receive a PDP certificate at the end of the book study.
What is the format of each book study?
All book studies are entirely online and asynchronous and hosted in Canvas (our learning management system). There are optional Zoom live sessions offered twice during each book study.
How long is each book study?
Each book study spans 10 weeks over the summer, allowing for the rest, relaxation, travel, and slower pace educators deserve over summer break!
Is there a reading schedule?
A suggested schedule is shared to keep participants moving through the reading and discussions. However, participants have the flexibility to read and engage in discussions on their own schedule as long as all discussions and activities are completed by August 25, 2023.
Please contact Aimee McAlpine,
Director of Professioanl & Online Learning,
with any questions (amcalpine@mpsd.org).
Director of Professioanl & Online Learning,
with any questions (amcalpine@mpsd.org).
Book Studies
Book Study FAQ
What is a book study?
Join us this summer for a book study! Each book study is described on the following pages. Click on the "sign up" link for the study you wish to join.
Payment Information:
Cost: $25 per participant/per book study
Please make checks payable to the Town of Marshfield
Please mail checks, prior to the start of the book study, to:
Superintendent’s Office
Marshfield Public Schools
Attn: Anne Rodwell
76 South River Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
Payment Information:
Cost: $25 per participant/per book study
Please make checks payable to the Town of Marshfield
Please mail checks, prior to the start of the book study, to:
Superintendent’s Office
Marshfield Public Schools
Attn: Anne Rodwell
76 South River Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
Will books be provided or do I need to get my own book?
You will need to purchase your own book.
Will I earn PDPs for participating in a book study?
Yes! You will earn PDPs for completing the book study (reading & participating in asynchronous online discussions as well as completing any related activities). The number of PDPs varies by book. You will receive a PDP certificate at the end of the book study.
What is the format of each book study?
All book studies are entirely online and asynchronous and hosted in Canvas (our learning management system). There are optional Zoom live sessions offered twice during each book study.
How long is each book study?
Each book study spans 10 weeks over the summer, allowing for the rest, relaxation, travel, and slower pace educators deserve over summer break!
Is there a reading schedule?
A suggested schedule is shared to keep participants moving through the reading and discussions. However, participants have the flexibility to read and engage in discussions on their own schedule as long as all discussions and activities are completed by August 25, 2023.
You will need to purchase your own book.
Will I earn PDPs for participating in a book study?
Yes! You will earn PDPs for completing the book study (reading & participating in asynchronous online discussions as well as completing any related activities). The number of PDPs varies by book. You will receive a PDP certificate at the end of the book study.
What is the format of each book study?
All book studies are entirely online and asynchronous and hosted in Canvas (our learning management system). There are optional Zoom live sessions offered twice during each book study.
How long is each book study?
Each book study spans 10 weeks over the summer, allowing for the rest, relaxation, travel, and slower pace educators deserve over summer break!
Is there a reading schedule?
A suggested schedule is shared to keep participants moving through the reading and discussions. However, participants have the flexibility to read and engage in discussions on their own schedule as long as all discussions and activities are completed by August 25, 2023.
Please contact Aimee McAlpine,
Director of Professioanl & Online Learning,
with any questions (amcalpine@mpsd.org).
Director of Professioanl & Online Learning,
with any questions (amcalpine@mpsd.org).
Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain
Equity by Design
Participants will read and discuss Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain by Zaretta Hammond. Through meeting the requirements of this book study participants will read Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain; participate in discussions that make connections between the text and their practice; and gain insight, strategies, and evidence-based practical applications for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction.
Participants will read and discuss Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power & Promise of UDL by Mirko Chardin & Katie Novak. Through meeting the requirements of this book study participants will read Equity by Design; participate in discussions that make connections between the text and their practice; and gain insight, strategies, and evidence-based practical applications for UDL to create more inclusive learning environments.
Click here to preview the book.
Click here to preview the book.
Click here to preview the book study companion course.
Click here to preview the book study companion course.
Audience: All Educators
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
(asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom sessions)
PDPs: 10 PDPs
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
(asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom sessions)
PDPs: 10 PDPs
Audience: All Educators
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
(asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom sessions)
PDPs: 10 PDPs
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
(asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom sessions)
PDPs: 10 PDPs
Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain
Equity by Design
Participants will read and discuss Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain by Zaretta Hammond. Through meeting the requirements of this book study participants will read Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain; participate in discussions that make connections between the text and their practice; and gain insight, strategies, and evidence-based practical applications for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction.
Participants will read and discuss Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power & Promise of UDL by Mirko Chardin & Katie Novak. Through meeting the requirements of this book study participants will read Equity by Design; participate in discussions that make connections between the text and their practice; and gain insight, strategies, and evidence-based practical applications for UDL to create more inclusive learning environments.
Click here to preview the book.
Click here to preview the book.
Click here to preview the book study companion course.
Click here to preview the book study companion course.
Audience: All Educators
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
(asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom sessions)
PDPs: 10 PDPs
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
(asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom sessions)
PDPs: 10 PDPs
Audience: All Educators
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
(asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom sessions)
PDPs: 10 PDPs
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
(asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom sessions)
PDPs: 10 PDPs
Culturally Responsive Design for English Learners: The UDL Approach
Participants will read and discuss Culturally Responsive Design for English Learners: The UDL Approach by Dr. Patti Kelly Ralabate and Dr. Loui Lord Nelson. Through meeting the requirements of this book study participants will read Culturally Responsive Design for English Learners: The UDL Approach; participate in discussions that make connections between the text and their practice; and gain insight, strategies, and practical applications for designing and implementing culturally responsive goals, methods, materials and assessments to proactively meet the needs of English Learners.
Click here to preview the book.
"I loved being able to interact with my colleagues and it gave me an opportunity to see what was going on across the district in other classes. I enjoyed the book so much and it allowed me to reevaluate my lesson design and to give students choice and allow them to take the driver seat in their learning."
~ MPSD Classroom Teacher
~ MPSD Classroom Teacher
Click here to preview the book study companion course.
Note: This book study can be used to fulfill DESE’s requirements for 15 PDPs in ESL/SEI for recertification.
Audience: All Educators
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
Location: online (asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom)
PDPs: 15 PDPs
Dates: June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks
Location: online (asynchronous w/ 2 optional Zoom)
PDPs: 15 PDPs
The mission of the MPSD Professional Development Program is to improve and sustain the professional growth of all employees and to provide opportunities for all staff to strengthen curriculum content and professional skills in order to promote success for all students. These opportunities will promote more effective teaching and learning, explore current research in education, and foster personal and professional growth.