Professional Development
We are a Massachusetts Department of Education approved Professional Development Provider.
We award PDP certificates for programs 10 or more hours in length. Certificates of attendance are provided for shorter workshops.
We award PDP certificates for programs 10 or more hours in length. Certificates of attendance are provided for shorter workshops.
Reservation:
Register online
Register online
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- Engineering the Future® Online Course (Workshop)
- This moderated four-week online course, which covers the same engineering education material as in the three-day institute, is ideal for high school teachers from other regions, or for those who prefer to study online. Using course materials (such as a Snap Circuits™ electricity kit) plus other ... (details).
Reservation:
Apply online.
Apply online.
Grades:
6 - 8
6 - 8
- Dynamic Life Fall Teachers Series (Workshop)
- This series combines a presentation on a life science topic with related Museum resources including exhibits, collections, laboratories, and staff to engage teachers in adult learning that supports teaching complex topics in biology. Middle school life science teachers are invited to gather for a series ... (details).
Reservation:
Appointment required at least one week in advance, ...
Appointment required at least one week in advance, ...
Grades:
Pre-K - Adult
Pre-K - Adult
- Field Trip Planning Sessions (Workshop)
- Would you like to focus your next field trip to make it a valuable learning experience for your students? Museum educators can help you integrate your objectives and make connections to your educational standards in science, technology, and engineering. Make an appointment and bring a colleague or ... (details).
Reservation:
Call 617-589-0170 or email library@mos.org.
Call 617-589-0170 or email library@mos.org.
Grades:
K - 12
K - 12
- Team Professional Days (Workshop)
- Teams of five to eight educators are encouraged to schedule professional development time in the Educator Resource Center. Half- or full-day sessions are available at no cost. Group size, date, and program focus are negotiable. Teams have access to our print and media resources, exhibits, educational ... (details).
Reservation:
Call 617-589-0170 or email library@mos.org
Call 617-589-0170 or email library@mos.org
Grades:
Adult - Adult
Adult - Adult
- Pre-service Teacher Program (Workshop)
- University professors are encouraged to bring their pre-service education classes to the Museum for an introduction to learning in informal education settings. Our staff provide an overview of the Educator Resource Center services and programs, emphasizing support for teachers as learners. Following ... (details).






