The Lowell Teacher Academy’s vision is to provide Lowell educators with access to comprehensive programs that advance their personal and professional learning.

Lowell Program

A partnership with Fitchburg State University that brings graduate-level professional development courses to the Lowell “campus” for all educators, taught by colleagues from Lowell Public Schools. 

M.Ed. in Pedagogy and Learning in Partnership with Fitchburg State University

Educators can apply for and enroll in Fitchburg State’s M.Ed. program and complete their degree by taking courses through the Lowell Program.

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Management Program in Partnership with Fitchburg State University

In this non-licensure program, cohorts focus on leadership opportunities and systems thinking to improve student outcomes. An Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is equivalent to a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.). Both are specialist-level degrees that can be used for professional development, career advancement, and licensure.

Induction Program

The Lowell Teacher Academy multi-year Induction Program that is an integral part of the Lowell Public Schools.  In year one, teachers participate in a series of workshops framed by principles of effective teaching and student learning.  Lowell Public Schools colleague mentors are assigned to new teachers who provide support through one-on-one meetings, support, and monthly study groups at each school. In year two, teachers have a choice of graduate courses to advance their understanding and teaching of English Language Learners, Cultural Diversity and competency, Special Education, Technology, Literacy, Mathematics, Differentiated Instruction, Backwards Design, Reading Across the Content Areas, Creating a Positive Learning Environment, Contemporary Issues in Curriculum, and Teacher Inquiry. Mentors continue to support teachers as they advance their practice in content, pedagogy, and critical inquiry.  Teachers also collaboratively work with other teachers, coaches, instructional  and curriculum specialists, and administrators  in their schools to expand and deepen their knowledge-base of teaching and student learning.