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The Education Cooperative (TEC) is an educational collaborative that provides highly personalized ed

Established in 1968, TEC partners with public school districts to create learning opportunities for students and educators, and provide a continuum of high quality specialized education programs and services for ages 3-22. TEC’s programs include:
- TEC Campus School - Educational programs and services for students ages 3-22 with moderate to severe special needs;
- TEC High School and TEC Phoenix Academy - Approved Public Day high school programs offering academic, vocational and social skills programs to support students with emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, and school avoidance;
- Transition Programs supporting students who are transitioning from high school settings to community-based adult living experiences;
- Professional development for educators and job-alike networking groups;
- Sponsoring organization of TECCA, the Commonwealth Virtual School;
- TEC Online Academy - Supplemental online courses for students;
- Student school-to-career internships and college fairs;
- TEC Bids - Statewide cooperative purchasing program.

10/22/2026

Building Thinking Classrooms: Implementing Strategies for Deep Engagement in Mathematics.

Course Description This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework developed by Peter Liljedahl. Teachers will explore the 14 research-based practices that transform traditional math classrooms into dynamic, student-centered environments that foster deep thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Because this is a summer session, participants will not have access to a live classroom during the course. The course is intentionally designed to build a deep theoretical understanding and a detailed, ready-to-launch plan so that teachers enter the fall with clarity and confidence....

Course Description This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework developed by Peter Liljedahl. Teachers will explore the 14 research-based p…

10/22/2026

Beyond Behavior: Supporting Today’s Youth Through Intentional Learning Environment Design

Course Description Today’s students are entering classrooms with gaps in social, emotional, and self-regulation skills that directly affect learning, behavior, and engagement. These gaps reflect broader shifts in childhood environments, including increased device exposure, reduced unstructured time, and shifting family dynamics. This course helps teachers examine classroom challenges through a skill-development lens and provides practical, teacher-controlled strategies for designing learning environments and implementing instructional practices to reduce student behaviors and increase academic engagement....

Course Description Today’s students are entering classrooms with gaps in social, emotional, and self-regulation skills that directly affect learning, behavior, and engagement. These gaps reflect b…

10/21/2026

Social Studies for a Better World: Engaging, Inclusive Instruction for Grades K–6

Course Description This course explores how elementary teachers can make social studies more engaging for students while helping them understand the world and work toward a more just, equitable, and healthy one. Grounded in the text Social Studies for a Better World: An Anti-Oppressive Approach for Elementary Educators, by Noreen Naseem Rodríguez and Katy Swalwell, participants will examine four patterns that shape elementary social studies (normalization, idealization, heroification, and dramatization) and study creative, engaging alternatives to each....

Course Description This course explores how elementary teachers can make social studies more engaging for students while helping them understand the world and work toward a more just, equitable, a…

10/21/2026

Flipping the Cognitive Lift: Shifting Classroom Rigor to the Learner

Course Description This course invites educators to explore how to elevate student learning by shifting the cognitive load from teacher to student. Guided by Never Work Harder Than Your Students by Robyn Jackson, participants will examine what master teachers do differently to ensure all students are engaged and active in meaningful work every day. Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, teachers will learn how to design lessons that promote independence, increase student ownership, and have the students do the heavy cognitive lifting....

Course Description This course invites educators to explore how to elevate student learning by shifting the cognitive load from teacher to student. Guided by Never Work Harder Than Your Students …

10/21/2026

Differentiating with AI & Assistive Tech: Supporting Students with Disabilities and Diverse Learning Styles

Course Description Technology-enhanced instruction allows educators to design and deliver lessons that align directly with each student's abilities, interests, and IEP goals. This course explores the intersection of traditional assistive technology, Chromebook accessibility, and Generative AI to create truly inclusive learning environments. Teachers will learn how to harness AI tools to differentiate reading levels, scaffold complex tasks, support executive functioning, and increase student engagement....

Course Description Technology-enhanced instruction allows educators to design and deliver lessons that align directly with each student’s abilities, interests, and IEP goals. This course exp…

10/20/2026

Executive Functioning in the Classroom: Creating a Classroom that Supports Student Independence

Course Description In this course teachers will develop a practical understanding of executive functioning (EF) and its impact on student learning, behavior, and independence. Teachers will examine how their classroom routines, expectations, and the core components of executive functioning influence their students’ experience and performance in their classroom. Furthermore, teachers will examine their own classroom practices and routines in relation to their students’ developing skills.Teachers will have the ability to apply their learning by incorporating a new tool, lesson, strategy or routine to support their students’ executive functioning....

Course Description In this course teachers will develop a practical understanding of executive functioning (EF) and its impact on student learning, behavior, and independence. Teachers will examin…

10/20/2026

Teaching Nonfiction Reading, Writing, and Academic Language Across Content Areas

Course Description This five-week course explores research-based strategies for teaching nonfiction reading and writing across content areas while supporting all learners, including English Learners (ELs). Participants will examine the importance of background knowledge and explore practical ways to build students’ knowledge, expand academic vocabulary, and strengthen comprehension of complex informational texts. Through a language-focused lens, educators will explore nonfiction reading strategies, text-based discussions, and writing approaches that develop academic language and support students in accessing rigorous content across disciplines....

Course Description This five-week course explores research-based strategies for teaching nonfiction reading and writing across content areas while supporting all learners, including English Learne…

10/20/2026

Project-Based Learning: Creating Rigorous and Engaging Learning Experience

Course Description Project Based Learning (PBL) is a dynamic instructional approach that engages students in exploring real-world problems and challenges through sustained inquiry. In this course, educators will learn how to design and facilitate rigorous, authentic learning experiences that promote deep understanding, critical thinking, and student agency. Using Suzie Boss's Project Based Teaching as a foundation, participants will explore the essential elements of PBL, including challenging problems or questions, sustained inquiry, authenticity, student voice and choice, reflection, critique and revision, and public products....

Course Description Project Based Learning (PBL) is a dynamic instructional approach that engages students in exploring real-world problems and challenges through sustained inquiry. In this course,…

10/20/2026

SAFE, CONNECTED, REGULATED: Trauma-Informed, Neurodiversity Affirming Classrooms

Course Description Today’s classrooms are beautifully diverse — and beautifully complex. Students arrive with a wide range of learning profiles, nervous system needs, lived experiences, and strengths. Creating a classroom where all students feel safe, connected, and regulated isn’t just a “nice extra” — it’s the foundation for meaningful academic engagement. In this course, we’ll explore the real-world obstacles that can get in the way of building that kind of environment — from misunderstood behavior to regulation challenges to systems-level stress....

Course Description Today’s classrooms are beautifully diverse — and beautifully complex. Students arrive with a wide range of learning profiles, nervous system needs, lived experiences, and streng…

10/20/2026

Preventive School Mental Health: Thinking Systemically to Address Increased Student Emotion Regulation Challenges

Course Description Schools across the country are seeing increased rates of emotional and behavioral regulation challenges in youth. School mental health professionals and building administrators are often asked to provide reactive support by removing the dysregulated child from the classroom to support regulation. This approach can increase problem behavior as it reinforces classroom avoidance by removing the demand that elicited the emotional distress and providing individualized attention from an adult. ...

Course Description Schools across the country are seeing increased rates of emotional and behavioral regulation challenges in youth. School mental health professionals and building administrators…

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141 Mansion Drive, Suite 200
East Walpole, MA
02032

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Website

https://tec-coop.org/

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