Massachusetts S386 mandates racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development.

Massachusetts S386 requires the commissioner of education to prepare a plan for statewide assistance in the preparation and implementation of professional development plans. The plan must include training on analyzing and integrating diverse learning styles, collaboration among educators, and pre-referral services. It also mandates training on the effects of gender and racial and cultural bias, and implicit bias. In districts with English learners, the plan must include training in second language acquisition techniques for teacher and administrator re-certification.

Massachusetts S386 mandates racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development.

Massachusetts S386 requires the commissioner of education to prepare a plan for statewide assistance in the preparation and implementation of professional development plans. The plan must include training on analyzing and integrating diverse learning styles, collaboration among educators, and pre-referral services. It also mandates training on the effects of gender and racial and cultural bias, and implicit bias. In districts with English learners, the plan must include training in second language acquisition techniques for teacher and administrator re-certification.