See it in action
Peer Learning Visits
See experienced educators using Applied Learning programs
Join us this spring for a Peer Learning Visit! Walk away with practical tips, connections to local peers, and inspiration to grow your teaching practice.
How a Peer Learning Visit Works
- Check out the peer visit classroom hosts below — click on each host’s picture to see the available dates and times
- Sign up — click a date, complete the form, and you will receive a confirmation email
- Attend the visit — observe a class, check in with the host teacher, and then complete a quick feedback form to let us know how it went
OSE Peer Learning Visit Classrooms
Kathleen has 16 years of experience teaching 6th grade mathematics and science. Currently, she is in her fifth year with OSE at Plymouth Community Intermediate School in Plymouth, MA.
This winter, you can see the following units in action:
- January-early February – 8.4 Earth in Space
- mid-February-March – 6.4 Plate Tectonics
Sign up to see Kathleen’s classroom:
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Nicole has been teaching middle school science for 22 years. She has been using OpenSciEd for approximately 5 – 6 years and enjoys working with teachers through facilitation, collaboration and leadership at workshops and conferences, like The Right Question Institute, NSTA, Community Day with OSE Mass and the One8 Applied Learning Hub, and science teacher leaders in Connecticut.
This winter, you can see the following units in action:
- March-April: 8.2 Sound Waves
Sign up to see Nicole’s class:
Matt is in his my fourth year teaching. He has worked teaching children in DYS custody in a secure facility in addition to teaching in Marlborough. 25-26 will be his 3rd year teaching with OpenSciEd.
This winter, you can see the following units in action:
- March-April 2 – Penguins
- April 5-May – Earth & Space (subject to shift!)
Sign up to see Matt’s classroom:
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PLTW: Gateway Peer Learning Visit Classrooms
A teacher for 12 years, Todd has taught PLTW Design & Modeling and Automation & Robotics for 5 years for 6th and 7th graders at Bellingham Middle School.
Before signing up below, please take a look at Todd’s detailed schedule for visits:
April dates – Puzzle Cube
May dates – Therapeutic Toy Designs
Sign up below: (Having trouble seeing the calendar below? Use the direct link here.)
A teacher for 20 years, Kate has taught AR and CSIM for 5th-8th grade students at Webster Middle School. She is also a PLTW MA Community Lead. Before signing up below, please take a look at Kate’s detailed schedule for visits:
April 1 – CSIM: Launching the Problem
April 8 & 15 – CSIM: Problems in Progress
May 7 – AR: Switches & Sensors
May 28 – AR: Problem in Progress
Sign up for visits to Kate’s classroom: (Having trouble seeing the calendar below? Use the direct link here.)
Ashley is entering into her tenth year teaching PLTW at the Stoneham Central Middle School. She is certified in Automation & Robotics, Design & Modeling, and Science of Technology and is also a MA PLTW Community Lead.
Before signing up below, please take a look at Ashley’s detailed schedule for visits:
3/26 – DM & AR (Finishing Puzzle & 1.9 Purposeful Design)
4/14 – DM & AR (CAD + Lesson 2)
4/30 – DM & AR (CAD & Lesson 2)
5/19 – DM & AR (Therapeutic Toy & Show your Skills)
5/28 – AR only (Show your Skills)
Sign up for visits to Ashley’s classroom here: (Having trouble with the calendar below? Use this link.)
DKP Peer Learning Visit Classrooms
Joan has been teaching for 15 years, 11 of which have been at her current school: Manchester-Essex Middle school. She started as a pilot teacher with the DKP in 2019. For the last 6 years, she has also been on the State Civics MCAS development committee. “The community of engaged and thoughtful civics teachers in DKP has been invaluable for my teaching and learning in Civics!”
What you’ll see:
January-February: Unit 4
March-April: Unit 5
May: Unit 6
See Joan’s classroom: (Having trouble seeing the calendar below? Click here to be taken directly to Calendly.)
Tommy has been teaching for 15 years. He has spent his entire teaching career in Boston Public Schools, having taught grades 6, 7, 8, 10, & 11. He has been teaching Civics since 2018 and has been involved with DKP since July of 2020 as a pilot teacher, co-designer, and now mentor teacher and currently teaches at Boston Latin School. “In my experience, DKP creates so many access points for students to engage in a civics education where they get a “hands-on” experience that brings the content to life and helps them gain a stronger comprehension than that of the classic lecture and rote memorization style.”
What you’ll see:
March-April: Unit 5
See Tommy’s classroom: (Having trouble displaying the calender below? Click here to be taken directly to Calendly.)
Tom has been a middle school teacher in Cambridge Public Schools for 19 years, teaching 8th Grade Civics for the last 8. He has worked extensively with the DKP as a developer, curriculum specialist, and pilot teacher on their 8th Grade civics curriculum. In 2019, he was a Design Team Member for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Civics Guidebook. In 2023, he was awarded the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies Don Salvucci Award for Excellence in Promoting Civics. From 2023-2025, he was a Civics Teacher Leader for DESE and Project Zero’s Civics Pathways.
What you’ll see:
January-February Break: Unit 3
March : Unit 4
April-June: Unit 6
Sign up to see Tom’s class: (Having trouble displaying the calender below? Click here to be taken directly to Calendly.)
IH Peer Learning Visit Classrooms
Jen is a 15 year veteran teacher of Medway Middle School. She started her career as a Special Education teacher in a language-based program. Jen now teaches both ELA and History to 5th graders and frequently leads Professional Learning for teachers in the One8 | Investigating History Magnify grant program.
This spring, you can see Grade 5 Unit 4 in action.
Sign up to see Jen’s classroom:
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Lynne is in her 24th year teaching at Northbridge Middle School, where she has taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade social studies. Northbridge is in their third year of Investigating History adoption.
This spring, you can see Grade 6 Unit 3 in action.
Sign up to see Lynne’s classroom:
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Neil has taught history & social studies for 10 years at Argosy Collegiate Middle School, serving the Fall River community. He has been teaching with Investigating History for four years and currently serves as an IH Magnify Mentor teacher.
This spring, you can see Grade 7 Unit 4 (April) and Grade 7 Unit 5 (May) in action.
Sign up to see Neil’s classroom:
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Peer Learning Visit FAQs
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Do I have to be a teacher?
Peer Learning Visits are designed for teachers. Beginning in Winter 2026, leaders are welcome to join alongside their teachers to support teachers’ bringing learning back to their school & district context.
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Do I have to be a current grant program teacher?
Yes. To be eligible to join us for a Peer Learning Visit, teachers must have been through, at minimum, initial teacher training (OSE: Unit 1 Launch PL, PLTW: Core Training, DKP: 3-day Institute, IH: Unit 1 PL) and teaching at a school that has received One8 grant funding. (If you are at a school past the initial 3-year grant window, you are absolutely welcome and count as “current grant program” teachers.) If you are at a school looking to apply for a grant, check out our recruiting open houses taking place later this fall here.
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How long are the visits?
Visits are roughly 1-2 hours and designed to let you see a full class period, plus time for a short chat with teachers and/or leaders.
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Do I have to visit a teacher of my grade level/course?
No, current grant school teachers who have been through initial teacher training in their program are welcome to request a visit to any teacher of their program.
Questions?
Email Heather with questions about the 25-26 pilot program.