Berkshire Educational Resources K12

Meeting the Challenges of Providing High Quality Education

Greater Efficiencies | Greater Access, Opportunity, and Equity | Greater Effectiveness

We bring school and community partners together!

Nonprofit
Monthly Meetings
Focus on K-12

OUR NEXT MEETING

The meeting scheduled fo December 7th at 9:00 AM

Please contact jakeeberwein@gmail.com for additional information

Thank you!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

BERK12 is working with the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont School Committee to conduct a Sustainability Study. To read a progress report, link HERE.

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Greetings Berkshire County Educators,

As the sun rises on a new academic year, we (BERK12) wanted to take a moment to acknowledge your unwavering commitment to teaching, leading, and supporting students in our Berkshire region. We see the countless hours you invest in planning, the patience and support you extend to all learners, and the passion you ignite in every subject you teach. You are the heart of our region’s educational system. We are deeply grateful for your dedication and work.

We also wanted to share some upcoming professional development opportunities coming up this fall.

BERK12 Boost Educator Workshops - Click Here to see workshop offerings from BERK12 for this in the following areas…
Literacy Enhancement: Dive deep into strategies to elevate literacy instruction and foster a love for reading among students. All workshops are anchored in the most recent Science of Reading research.
Culturally Responsive Instruction and MLL Student Support: Learn how to create inclusive classrooms that celebrate diversity and meet the unique needs of Multilingual Learners (MLL).
New Educator Support: Empower and equip new educators with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in their classrooms.
Berkshire Countywide PD Day - Nov 5th 2024 - We are continuing to accept proposals for our annual countywide professional development day. This is a great opportunity to offer experiences to teachers in our region and collaborate cross district with your peers. If you are interested in offering a workshop please complete the RFP Form no later than Friday September 6th.

We look forward to learning and working with you throughout the 2024/2025 school year!

The BERK12 Team

BERK12 Receives Portrait of a Graduate, Phase IV Funding. Read more HERE.

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BRPC 2024 Enrollment Projections, HERE

Why Rural Matters, 2023 (Article), HERE.

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Check out the BERK12 e-Newsletter, available here ,

Check out the BERK12 View Book, available here, or click on the image to the left.

Our Mission

Berkshire Educational Resources K-12 (BERK12)
brings together districts and community partners to ensure access to high-quality educational experiences across Western Massachusetts.

Our mission is to support Berkshire County school districts and educators by collaboratively offering solutions to short and long-term issues, in order to promote high quality public education, which all children deserve, regardless of background or circumstance.

Membership

Berkshire Educational Resources K12 (BERK12) is a non-partisan group of committed educators, school and civic leaders, and community members dedicated to strengthening public education in Berkshire County. Member districts partner with BERK12 in support of professional development and specific grant initiatives. Contact us today for more details about our membership options and ways to participate and learn more.

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Resources

You can refer to our documents for all of the information related to reports, presentations, agendas & minutes, and requests for proposals.

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News

The ultimate goal of the BERK12 is to enhance and provide the highest quality education for the children of the Berkshires so they are prepared for college, vocational/technical training, and a rewarding career ahead. Link to BERK12 and related news below.

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Berkshire Resources for Learning and Innovation (BRLI)

The Berkshire Resources for Learning and Innovation (BRLI) is a consortium of Berkshire County school districts that began sharing their work on a learning management platform, which they had in common, in 2020/2021.

Our main goals were to ensure equitable access to high quality education, collaborate as a Berkshire education community to share resources, and develop a network of practitioners to support innovative professional learning opportunities. Our focus and scope continues to evolve to support education in our Berkshire community with a significant focus on educational technology.

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