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Professional Development Opportunities
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Smart EDU
Barnstable Public School's Professional Development Website. Offerings consist of a variety of opportunities for our educators to acquire and improve their content knowledge and classroom understanding. Our professional development is designed to develop opportunities for our staff to enable constant improvement and growth.
Smart EDU Instructions
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Out of District PD
SMEC SEI Endorsement Course
To Register Contact: Shamim Morris, Admin Asst to Assistant Superintendent
Phone: 508-862-4953 x1297; Email: morris_shamim@mybps.us
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In-District PD
Information to come...
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MA DESE Inclusive Practices
Guidebook for Inclusive Practices
Created by Massachusetts educators, this Guidebook includes tools for districts, schools, and educators that are aligned to the MA Educator Evaluation Framework and promote evidence-based best practices for inclusion following the principles of Universal Design for Learning, Positive Behavior Interventions, and Supports, and Social and Emotional Learning.
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Graduate Credit
Information to come...
Professional Development Forms
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Meeting/Conference Requisition/Expense Claim Form
The Meeting/Conference Requisition/Expense Claim Form is used by educators for attendance at workshops, conferences, and out-of-district meetings. Educators should complete Part A of this form PRIOR to going to the event and obtain appropriate signatures- Part B. The Principal/Director shall write in the Budget Code to be charged and forward it to the Assistant Superintendent for approval signature. It is then returned to the sending school for processing of a purchase order and a copy is given to the staff member. After the educator goes to the meeting/conference, they are to complete Part C and back it up with attached receipts, etc. The educator signs it as the “Claimant” and then sends it over to Assistant Superintendent along with the conference report form signed by the principal. It will then be processed for reimbursement.
Request For Conference/Workshop
Request For Conference/Workshop For CEU’s Approval & Reimbursement Costs
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Request for Course Approval & Reimbursement of Tuition Costs
Choose one of the online options for submitting a request for course approval:
- Droplet – Please use your MYBPS email address to log into Droplet. You will find the course request form in the FORMS tab.
- BPS Form – You may fill out the online BPS Form to submit your request.
Course Request Workflow:
- Educator submits the course request form prior to the start of the course;
- Request form is sent to the building Principal for review;
- Request form is sent to Central Office for review and final approval;
- Submitter receives confirmation of approval and may begin the course.
Reimbursement Request Workflow:
- Submitter completes the course and uploads transcript and proof of payment into their Droplet portal;
- Document submission is sent to Central Office for review and approval;
- Submitter receives notification that reimbursement is sent for processing.
- Droplet – Please use your MYBPS email address to log into Droplet. You will find the course request form in the FORMS tab.
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Travel Expense Reimbursement Claim Form/Non-Overnight
Travel Expense Reimbursement Claim forms will not be processed with any errors or corrections. Mileage must be documented with either Google Maps or Map Quest. The mileage rate changes each year on January 1 and expense reimbursement claim forms with an incorrect mileage rate will be returned for resubmission. A copy of the activity flyer and original receipts for parking, meals, or other expenses must be attached. Date, sign, and submit to the Assistant Superintendent.