All PD options run September through June and include monthly 90-minute sessions.
| Professional Development Option | Description |
|---|---|
| The Reflective Teacher | A professional learning experience centered on teacher reflection and growth. Participants engage in weekly written reflections guided by curated prompts and short readings. Optional monthly drop-in sessions to discuss emerging insights and application to classroom practice. |
| Book Group | A professional book study featuring chapter-by-chapter reading, collaborative discussion, and guided application to classroom practice. In partnership with the school, a relevant book is selected to align with instructional goals. The study promotes shared language, deep reflection, and meaningful instructional growth. |
| Teachers as Learners | Hands-on professional learning workshops where teachers experience strategies from the student perspective. Each session follows a consistent flow: Model → Unpack → Apply. Designed to build teacher empathy and transfer. |
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Instructional Coaching | Three 1-hour 1:1 coaching calls per month (15 hours total), shared among participating teachers. Each session is personalized, confidential, and designed to support reflection, well-being, and professional growth. |
| Curriculum Design Consultation | Monthly collaborative planning focused on unit design, lesson planning, assessment, or curriculum alignment. Supports any size team working on a single project at a time. |
| Observation & Feedback Cycle | One full observation cycle per semester: pre-observation planning, live or recorded classroom observation, and post-observation debrief with targeted next steps. |
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| English Learner (EL) Support | Consultation on scaffolding, language objectives, and culturally responsive instruction. May include co-planning, walkthroughs, or data analysis. Provided by EL Certified Professional. |
| Special Education Consultation | Support for inclusive practices, IEP implementation, co-teaching models, and differentiation. Includes student-specific or classroom-level planning. Provided by a M.Ed. in Secondary Special Education. |
| SEL Consultation | Guidance on trauma-informed practices, SEL strategies, behavior supports, and school-wide systems. Provided by a Master in Social Work. |
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