Our Professional Development Packages are all based on the most current educational research so that you can be confident you are getting the best information available. They are easily combined and refined to meet your needs.
Below you will find professional development workshop Strands and topics that our expert consultants can
customize to fit your needs. We
will provide you with what you need – just tell us how we can help.
Strand I: Differentiating Curriculum for
Diverse Learners – Hands-on
seminars introduce educators to research-based strategies for reaching all
students including non-native English speakers, students with dis/Abilities,
high-achieving students, struggling students etc. Topics addressed in this strand can include:
differentiation
strategies (i.e. assessment, grouping, curriculum design, instructional
strategies)
math, reading, & writing differentiation strategies and curriculum design
social studies,
history, and science strategies and curriculum design that engage all learners
culturally
responsive curriculum and teaching
multicultural
curriculum and design
integrating
technology to meet the needs of diverse learners
adolescent
development in diverse settings
academically
rigorous after school programs
Strand II: Scaffolding Learning for
Language Learners – These
interactive workshops help educators understand how to make academic content
accessible for multilingual students.
Topics in this strand can include:
key strategies
for making content accessible to students learning English
curriculum design that focuses on language acquisition
dispositions educators need to reach their ESL students
ESL and
bilingual education curriculum design and instructional strategies
making content comprehensible for second language learners in bilingual
and ESL programs
Strand III: No Child Left Behind:
Strategies for Success – In
these engaging seminars, educators
will learn how to utilize research-based strategies to improve the achievement
of target populations in their classrooms through teacher support and classroom
interventions. Topics addressed in this strand can include any of those listed
above or those of special interest to you.
Additional Topics Our Consultants Can Address:
new teacher
support (e.g. behavior management, organizational and communication strategies
etc.)
grant writing
for enhancing your classroom with technology
quality review
rural education
Indigenous education
democratic and multicultural approaches to social studies education and curriculum design
integrated curriculum and teaching