Professional Development
Led by Roche Center team members and in collaboration with leading experts and researchers at Boston College and around the world, the Roche Center offers innovative professional learning and development opportunities throughout the year to support Catholic school educators in holistic development and formation. Within a supportive communal context, participants are invited to reflect not only on pedagogy, but on the personal and spiritual understanding of teaching and formation as a Christian vocation.
Professional Development Offerings
Summer Book Club
Each summer, the Roche Center selects a book for shared professional learning with Catholic school educators. Participants engage in webinars, discussions, and other virtual activities to explore the book topic and its applications for practice.
Teaching Writing
Teaching Writing is designed for K-12 teachers, paraprofessionals, instructional coaches, and other school-based educators. This genre-based writing program prepares teachers to scaffold instruction to empower students to become proficient writers.
Bilingual Education Certificate
The Bilingual Education Certificate (BEC) is an instructional series designed for Catholic teachers who wish to earn a certificate from the Lynch School of Education and Human Development for bilingual education.