Professional Development
The Providence Teachers Union's
Professional Development Program.
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What is the Providence Teachers Union Professional
Development Program?
The Providence Teachers Union offers a variety of professional development
for our members. All programs are at no cost to our members and are based upon the American Federation of Teachers Educational
Research and Dissemination Program. The programs are grounded in sound research in that they have been used over a number of
years, some more than eighteen years, by teachers across the United States in diverse school settings with diverse student bodies.
Teachers who have used these programs have improved their professional practice as well as increased their students' achievement.
To put it simply, but importantly, they are programs that work.
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Father Nick Milas
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Who can take advantage of these programs?
These programs are available to all teachers, teacher assistants, parents, and administrators.
What are some examples of the programs being offered?
Below is a sampling of the workshops and/or courses offered by the PTU Professional
Development Program:
ER&D Beginning Reading
ER&D Early Reading Intervention
ER&D Reading Comprehension
ER&D Thinking Mathematics I
ER&D Thinking Mathematics II
Foundations of Classroom Management
Understanding the National Board Certification Process
The "I" Plan - RI Department of Education Certification
Mentoring the New Teacher
New Teacher Orientation Workshops
Is there a mentor program for Providence teachers?
 The Union, under the direction of Fr. Nick Milas, runs the Providence Teachers Union Mentor Program.
Its broad design allows for individualized support for both new teachers and veteran teachers, K-12, including regular education,
special education, ESL and bilingual teachers. Teacher who joins this program may attend some professional development workshops
offered by the Union. In addition, each teacher in the program is assigned a mentor. The teacher and his/her mentor work together on
various concerns. The program is voluntary and confidential.
How do I enroll?
1.) Check the calendar of events section
of this website for course/workshop dates that are scheduled and register on-line or by calling the Union office.
2.) Look for special mailings to all union members when workshop/course dates
are scheduled. You may register on-line, by mail, fax, or hand delivery to the Union office.
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