Boston Teacher Residency

🎉 BPE turns 40, and we are celebrating the champions who helped make Boston a national model for urban education.

Today, we are proud to recognize Charles “Chad” Gifford as part of our 40th Birthday Bash. Chad serves as Board Chair for BPE and has been a longtime champion of Boston’s business, civic, cultural, and nonprofit communities.

Chad is Chairman Emeritus of Bank of America. Beyond his corporate leadership, Chad has been a steadfast advocate for Boston’s economic vitality, cultural institutions, and nonprofit sector. He has served on numerous boards, including the Red Sox Foundation and Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and has been a strong advocate for diversity, integrity, and community engagement.

In addition to his 34 years of service on the BPE’s Board, Chad previously led the United Way of Massachusetts Bay’s “Success By 6” initiative, is an honorary trustee of The Massachusetts General Hospital, and past chairman of The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. His commitment to education, civic leadership, and opportunity has helped shape BPE’s work and impact over the past four decades.

Join us as we celebrate Chad and all the educators, leaders, and partners who have made the last 40 years possible.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bpe-birthday-bash-tickets-1982092365622

🤝 Become a sponsor: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sponsor-the-bpe-birthday-bash

BPE is proud to be part of the Elevating Educators Coalition and to help share Your Path to Teaching, a free, interactive event for anyone interested in exploring a future in education.

This event brings together prospective educators, current teachers, alumni, and pathway organizations to help attendees learn more about different routes into teaching, connect with programs and partners, and ask questions about what path may be the best fit.

📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
🍽️ Free to attend, with dinner provided

Whether you’re just starting to consider teaching or actively looking for the right program, this is a great opportunity to learn, network, and take the next step.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-path-to-teaching-tickets-1987838013008?aff=oddtdtcreator

Early-career teachers: start the school year with confidence 📚✨

The BTR Summer Institute is a 5-day, in-person professional learning experience designed to help early career educators build strong routines, plan intentionally, and feel ready from Day 1.

Participants leave with a clear classroom vision, a developed first instructional unit, practical strategies for norms and relationships, and a concrete plan for the first days of school. The institute is geared toward teachers in their first three years, and educators across grade levels and content areas are welcome.

Enrollment is now open as space allows. Individual enrollment is $650, and group enrollment for 3+ is $600 per person.

Learn more: https://services.bpe.org/summer-institute.

For years, BPE has supported educators and school communities through high-impact programming. Now, we’re making several of those learning opportunities more broadly accessible through upcoming open-enrollment offerings.

Upcoming opportunities include:

🗓️ BTR Summer Institute
A 5-day, in-person institute in Boston designed to help early career teachers plan and rehearse the first two weeks of school with confidence. August 10–14, 2026.

🗓️ Strategic Data Use Workshop
A Boston-based workshop for school and instructional leaders focused on using assessment and data more intentionally to support teachers, guide decisions, and drive improvement. Two August 2026 workshop options are available.

🗓️ Early Career Network
A hybrid regional professional learning community for early career teachers running from September 2026 through June 2027.

Explore our upcoming programs and events at services.bpe.org/events

Summer vibes may be winding down, but the learning never stops! Last week wrapped up BTR Cohort 23’s summer courses, and our residents are gearing up for an exciting return this Friday with a lesson planning seminar. Soon, they’ll be in schools, connecting with their Collaborating Teachers and students.

Check out this snapshot of our elementary residents exploring the Dudley MathTrail in Roxbury—just a taste of the hands-on experiences that await! If you’re passionate about education and ready to make a difference, we hope to see you next year!

Exciting news for our BTR community! Simmons University Children's Literature Department invited residents to collect books for their classroom libraries next year. A huge thank you to Dr. Montgomery for making this opportunity possible. 📚 ✨

This week, staff and students are excited to welcome the BTR finalists to our virtual selection days! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas, and explore what makes our community unique.

This week, our residents are immersed in their second unit planning session. They're focused on clear student learning outcomes, acceptable evidence, and the learning plan, guided by the question, “What are the desired results?” Residents will collect data through formative and summative assessments to track student progress toward learning goals and inform instructional decisions.

This is AmeriCorps Appreciation Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication of our DPC members and BTR residents. Your unwavering commitment to students and families inspires us all. Thank you for your service!