Focus Areas
COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
BERK12 leads cross-district groups of educators and community partners on projects that address regional education needs such as Berkshire Portrait of a Graduate, Study Action Teams, technology integration, out of school time partnerships, and district partnerships.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BERK12 coordinates and creates professional development experiences including countywide trainings, educator coaching, mentoring and new teacher induction, Professional Learning Networks, and more. These offerings provide an opportunity for educators to enhance their skills and share knowledge with colleagues in other districts.
NETWORKING AND ADVOCACY
BERK12 connects educators with one another as well as with community organizations, funding sources, elected officials, and businesses. Networking events bring together stakeholders to address critical educational issues and challenges. BERK12 advocates for funds and resources that support rural public education.
DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY
BERK12 analyzes current conditions for public school districts and creates models and projections that will help sustain them into the future. We work together with districts and local communities to co-create options for enhancing educational quality, efficiency, and equity. Current work is focused on a Sustainability Study for the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional School Districts, as well as exploring possible sustainability initiatives in Berkshire County.