Our Professional Development

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Training on co-teaching models involves preparing educators to collaboratively plan, deliver, and assess instruction in inclusive classrooms where students with diverse learning needs are present. This is an interactive training  for special education teachers and general education teachers to demonstrate the six co-teaching methods and participate in them. 

This will allow special educators and general educators to have the support to utilize the six methods of co-teaching. The trainers will model the co-teaching methods  within a classroom of students and work with the educators to help plan lessons that utilize the methods effectively.

The purpose of the PD is to revitalize teacher confidence and passion. This training will be with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has experience working in schools, clinics, homes and in the community to help students achieve success in their natural environment. The PD will focus heavily in understanding behavior analysis, identifying functions of behaviors and the treatment of malfunctioned behaviors. Trainings can target any grade level team or school.

Preschool  plays a crucial role in laying the foundation for children's lifelong learning, social development, and academic success by providing a supportive and stimulating environment for their holistic growth and development. This training will help you develop activities that stimulate children's curiosity and cognitive abilities through hands-on exploration and problem-solving activities  that encourage critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Are you seeking guidance on implementing the principles of Building a Thinking Classroom in your school or county? Our team specializes in making learning enjoyable and engaging while adhering to evidence-based practices. We can assist you in organizing classrooms to optimize thinking and learning outcomes.

Educators attending this workshop can expect to gain a deep understanding of the Science of Reading, practical strategies for small group instruction, and a wealth of resources to enhance their teaching practices. 

An organized writing technique used write to any writing genre prompt while using text for support.  The graphic organizer is a way for students to organize their writing to make the construction of an essay easier.  Strategies  that will be used with the organizer include: POW (Plan, Organize, Write), Do/What, and TIDE (topic/transition, ideas, details, examples).

Is your district blessed with enthusiastic, new teachers eager to begin but requiring some training? Balancing various roles within a school district can pose challenges. Our company is here to collaborate closely with your district to design a tailored new teacher training program. This initiative will equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to launch the school year with confidence.

A high yielding strategy that improves students’ reading comprehension skills and writing skills with four components: predicting, clarifying, questioning and summarizing.  Students work together in groups as the teacher in guiding the comprehension of the text.  This works for both small text and chapter books.  

This training is working with an administrator one-on-one to help them dealing with difficult teachers and parents, building schedules, prioritizing tasks, how to chair IEP meetings, administrator's role in special education, compliance with state regulations, documenting, testing, confidentiality, etc.

Interested in implementing one of John Hattie’s top strategies for enhancing student learning? Our tailored plan involves leveraging Swivl's Reflectivity and Robot solutions for video coaching sessions. With this approach, teachers record specific segments of their lessons for focused analysis and then engage in collaborative conferences with our team. By incorporating proven Harvard coaching strategies, we aim to refine teaching practices effectively.    

Struggling to complete your walkthroughs and observations efficiently? Look no further. Our company specializes in customizing walkthrough and observation forms, providing you with the precise data you need. Whether you're curious if teachers are delivering instruction at grade level or if students are fully engaged, we can equip you with the insights necessary to drive meaningful changes.

Are you looking for a strategy for your students to have number sense with fractions, decimals, and percentages? We can help with that. Our team can do a combination of training, modeling, observing, and coaching teachers to use Number Talks for fractions, decimals, and percentages in a thinking classroom. Students will be discussing their strategies in small groups and during full class discussion. In just 15 minutes each day, your students will be comfortable with fractions.

Are your teachers trained in Kagan Cooperative Learning but need assistance getting the school/district committed to utilizing the structures throughout their day?  If so, you have come to the right place.  We specialize in collaborating with schools or districts to coach/model/observe and tailor to each teacher’s needs, ensuring they can seamlessly incorporate Kagan structures into their daily routines. Let us help you enhance cooperative learning experiences for your students.

This training is designed to equip educators with the skills, strategies, and techniques needed to create and maintain a positive and productive learning environment. Effective classroom management is essential for maximizing instructional time, fostering student engagement, and promoting academic achievement while minimizing disruptions and behavioral issues.