Transforming Professional Development to Enhance Student Learning Supports

We've all been there. Another professional development day… Ugh. You settle in, and it’s the same thing AGAIN! 

"Differentiation strategies," "classroom management basics," "understanding data" – while these topics are undoubtedly important, too often, the same sessions rotate through our calendars year after year, offering little new insight or practical application for the complex challenges we face in today's classrooms.

And let’s be real. Teaching is far different than it was even five years ago! So why is so much of our PD focused on “the same old, same old”?

But what if professional development wasn't just a rehash of what you’ve already heard before? What if it was an opportunity to genuinely grow our “teacher toolboxes”, specifically designed to really help teachers meet the unique needs of every student who walks through their doors?

This isn't about "just good teaching" anymore. This is about giving our teachers the specialized knowledge and actionable strategies to truly support all learners, especially our neurodivergent students and those with disabilities.

Why We Have to Shift

Our classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse, and rightly so. Inclusive education is not just an ideal; it's a necessity. Yet, many teachers feel underprepared to effectively support students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, and a myriad of other learning differences and disabilities. This isn't a failing on their part; it's often a systemic gap in the professional learning opportunities provided to them.

Imagine a PD session that dives deep into:

• Understanding executive functioning challenges and practical strategies for supporting students with organization, planning, and self-regulation. Think graphic organizers, color-coded materials, visual schedules, and thinking maps!

• Sensory-friendly classroom environments – what they are, why they matter, and how to create them on a budget. Create reset spaces that benefit every kid!

• Differentiating instruction specifically for struggling readers, going beyond simple accommodations to true instructional shifts. And how to assess for missing foundational skills!

• Trauma-informed practices that recognize the impact of adverse experiences on learning and behavior. How can we lead with empathy, kindness, and make sure that kids feel safe and secure?

  
  

These aren't niche topics; they are fundamental skills for every teacher because these kids are in your classrooms!

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Schedule a time to chat to see what your teachers need for upcoming PD. We’re happy to help you get solution-centered, so your teachers can help kids. CLICK HERE to grab a spot on our calendar.

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Stop Recycling PD.

When districts recycle the same PD, teachers are checking out. They’re not engaged.  Even when you switch up the presenter, they know it’s the “same old, same old”.Teachers want what they can use in the classroom: unique, evidence-based, and immediately applicable strategies. They want to walk out of a session with something (or many things!) they can use tomorrow morning. 

Go beyond theoretical discussions and shift to hands-on workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and opportunities to practice new techniques in a supportive environment.Bring in experts who specialize in neurodiversity and inclusive practices.

Your teachers will thank you for it!

It’s Good for Kids and…

Reduces Teacher Turnover: When teachers feel equipped, confident, and successful in meeting student needs, their job satisfaction soars. Feeling overwhelmed and ill-prepared to support struggling students is a significant contributor to burnout and teachers leaving the profession. Give them the tools that will keep them in our classrooms longer.

Decreased Teacher Frustration: Let's face it, when we feel like we're constantly hitting a wall with a student, it can be incredibly frustrating. Providing teachers with a repertoire of effective strategies helps them to get solution-centered, adapt, and ultimately experience more success with all their students. Maybe even think outside the box! Let’s help teachers reduce stress, not add to it.

Improved Student Outcomes: Ultimately, this is why we do what we do. When teachers are better equipped to understand and support diverse learners, student engagement increases, learning gaps narrow, and academic and social-emotional growth flourishes for every child.

Rethink and Recreate Professional Development.

Let’s get out of the comfort zone of familiar PD topics. and courageously embrace the kind of professional learning that truly matters. Invest in teachers by giving them the specialized knowledge and practical skills to become creative, thoughtful, and empathetic educators for every child, especially our neurodivergent students and those with disabilities. What professional development do your teachers need to be impactful and intentional with every kid? 

And not just the ones that “fit inside the box”...

Schedule a time to chat to see what your teachers need for upcoming PD. We’re happy to help you get solution-centered, so your teachers can help kids. CLICK HERE to grab a spot on our calendar.