Frequently Asked Questions about our Professional Development

Our workshop days are usually from 8:30 to 3:30, though they can vary. Typically there are two 3-hour sessions, each with a break, and an hour for lunch. Often, there are readings for homework.

In an asynchronous online experience, participants choose when to be online. Synchronous experiences take place in real time, with people meeting together at a set time via Zoom. 

Yes. Contact us—at 617-873-9785—to schedule a workshop or an online course exclusively for the teachers in your district.

Yes. Teams from schools who have taken an online course together have met face-to-face at their school/district to review and reflect on the week’s assignments. We have heard positive comments from those who had that ‘blended’ opportunity. Participants are still responsible to engage in the course’s Discussion Forum conversations.

Each week starts on Wednesday and ends on the following Tuesday. Our online courses are asynchronous, so there is no set time when everyone meets together; each person decides on their own schedule. Typically, participants spend 4-6 hours going through the activities, readings, and reflections of the week’s session. Participants engage in conversations on the Discussion Forum for the course: they post, read and reply to others’ comments.

Cancellations may be made 21 days prior to the first day of the offering in writing without penalty. Cancellations made less than 21 days prior to the first day of the offering will result in a $100 cancellation fee. Any participant who does not attend the offering and has not notified TERC with a written notice of cancellation forfeits the entire registration fee. TERC reserves the right to cancel an offering if enrollment is insufficient. In that event, a full refund of the registration fee will be made to the participants. Please note: payment for all courses and workshops is due prior to the first day of the event.