Professional Development
The last thing we want teachers to say after a Professional Development session: “I survived another meeting that could have been an email!”... and yet, we know many teachers feel this way (at least according to the memes they share on social media). It’s hard to create meaningful PD sessions, especially when you’re busy leading a school! But it’s also really important.
Instructional practices are ever-evolving, and just like we ask students to question, grow, and adapt, teachers deserve the same dynamic learning experience. We can help you create energizing PD sessions that transform teaching practices and reignite classroom passion. Let's make teacher learning as exciting as student discovery!
How does it work?
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From full-day workshops to one-hour sessions (and anything in between), we’ve got you covered: we’ll help you create a PD program that truly empowers your teachers and inspires your students.
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First, we’ll discuss your goals, desired outcomes, and the logistical details (length of PD, if you’d like to create a series of sessions or just one, etc).
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Then, we’ll create the presentations and materials, and share them with you in advance.
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We’ll come to facilitate the PD.
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We’re always happy to answer questions or chat afterwards, so teachers and/or administrators can reach out anytime!
What will you get out of it?
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Access to personalized, engaging, and meaningful PD sessions that you don’t have to plan yourself!
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Supplemental resources to help support the implementation of new strategies and ideas.
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An established culture of learning and growth, where your teachers know that you support them as lifelong learners and professionals striving to make a big impact on students’ lives!
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Ongoing support from our team: between PD sessions, we’re always available to answer questions, bounce around ideas, and provide feedback.
Setting expectations
Delivering routines and processes
Developing consistent positive encouragement procedures
Developing and enforcing logical and age appropriate behavioral corrections
Developing and implementing positive class-wide motivational systems
Restorative practices
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Understanding and translating assessment into practice
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Creating and leveraging effective teacher-created assessments
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Using assessment to support data-informed teaching practices
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Communicating data to students, teachers, and parents
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Facilitating data conversations with students
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Leveraging data in professional learning communities
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Utilizing student work protocols
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Creating objective-driven lessons (with clear assessments)
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Understanding and using Checks for Understanding (CFUs)
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Small group differentiation to support student learning
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Using Universal Design for Learning principles in day-to-day instruction
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Using Understanding by Design to plan and deliver authentic learning opportunities
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Curriculum mapping/creating a subject specific scope and sequence
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Selecting age-appropriate and ability based texts and materials for students
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Building school-wide systems of support
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Tiered intervention in practice
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What Our Clients Say
“Our school has seen a dramatic improvement in teacher morale and student engagement since participating in Silver Lining Learning's professional development program. The workshops were incredibly informative and practical, providing us with the tools and strategies we needed to create a more positive and effective learning environment."
Principal
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“I learned new teaching techniques that have completely transformed my classroom. My students are now more engaged and excited about learning than ever before.”
Teacher
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work with Silver Lining Learning. Their workshops were a game-changer for me. I feel more confident in my teaching abilities and better equipped to meet the unique needs of my students."
Teacher
We personalize PDs to meet your specific needs. Check out the (not so exhaustive) list of possible topics: