Professional Development Opportunities
Courses and ETI (Effective Teaching Institute) Workshops
- A course is created by the instructor and generally runs for 15 hours which is the equivalent to 1 in-service credit.
- ETI Workshops meet for less hours than courses and are generally no less than two hours long. Teachers may bank these credits towards 1 in-service credit.
- Seminars meet for 6 hours.
- New Teacher Institute, open only to our newly hired teachers, are workshops that run for two hours once per month over the course of the year. New Teachers receive a stipend for attending these workshops.
- If you have an idea for a course, workshop or seminar, you must propose the idea on MLP and complete the proposal form there.
Collegial Circles
A Collegial Circle is a group of teachers who gather with a common goal in mind. Most collegial circles meet to have a discussion regarding specific curriculum and develop activities and strategies to enhance curriculum. Circles generally meet for a minimum of 5 hours and a maximum of 30 hours. If you would like to facilitate a Collegial Circle, you must propose the idea on MLP and complete the proposal form there.
Professional Book Talks
A Book Talk consists of a group of teachers who gather to read and discuss a book that is chosen by the facilitator that directly relates to the teaching profession. Book Talks generally meet between 5 hours and 15 hours. If you would like to facilitate a Book Talk, you must propose the idea on MLP and complete the proposal form there.
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On behalf of the Plainedge Board of Education and Central Administration, we wish our community members, staff members, and their families who are observing Yom Kippur an easy fast.
Please note that schools will be closed on Thursday, October 2, 2025 and will reopen on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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Congratulations to Allison Younghans, Savannah Speicher, Ava Nitsch, Michela Netto, Dylan Fella, and Jaxson Torres on being recognized as part of Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island Athletes in their respective sports for 2025!
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Congratulations to Plainedge High School students Khloe Hong and Anthony Pravata on earning National Merit Commendations! This prestigious recognition is awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) to students who achieve exceptional scores on the PSAT/NMSQT. Commended Students, who rank among the top 2–3% of all test-takers nationwide, receive a Letter of Commendation in honor of their academic excellence.
Plainedge High School Principal, Lauren Iocco, PHS Guidance Counselors Michael Cipriano and Joseph Como, Interim Superintendent Carol Muscarella, along with the rest of the Plainedge community, are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement and the hard work of these remarkable students.
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We would like to wish those celebrating a Happy Rosh Hashanah. May this New Year bring you health and happiness. Please note that schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 and Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Thursday, September 25, 2025
Today, we welcomed back the incredible Class of 1975 for a special guided tour of Plainedge High School!
It was a heartwarming day full of memories, laughter, and stories as past met present in the halls they once called home.
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The Plainedge Adult Continuing Education fall program is open for registration! Looking to learn something new this fall? Whether you`re brushing up on skills, exploring a hobby, or just trying something fun, Plainedge Adult Education has a class for you! Visit bit.ly/FallAdultEducation2025
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Interim Superintendent Carol Muscarella spent the morning at John H. West Elementary School, visiting classrooms, speaking with students, and observing the incredible teaching and learning happening throughout the building.
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Mrs. Carol Muscarella Returns to Plainedge as Interim Superintendent:
The Board of Education is pleased to welcome Mrs. Carol Muscarella as Interim Superintendent of Plainedge Schools. As many of you know, Mrs. Muscarella is a deeply respected leader with a long history of service to the Plainedge School District. Her deep love for its students, faculty, staff, and community is why she answered the call to serve once again. We are confident that her experience and dedicated leadership will provide stability and guidance during this transitional period.
Kindly find Mrs. Muscarella`s letter reintroducing herself to the community as she temporarily pauses her well-deserved retirement to serve Plainedge.
A little dot can spark big ideas! 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣Plainedge Elementary Schools celebrated International Dot Day and its message of creativity, courage, and community through unique experiences in each grade level. #MakeYourMark #DotDay #plainedgepride #community #education #together #plainedgeproud #weareplainedge
