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Invest in high-quality professional development

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¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s professional development provides a variety of learning experiences over multiple years to incrementally develop and apply the knowledge and skills needed for effective and self-sustaining implementation.

Gain insights into effective instructional techniques, and develop a deeper understanding of your ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp program(s) by investing in professional development.

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The foundation for long-lasting and sustainable change

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Every school and district is unique. That’s why we offer flexible delivery options to best meet your specific needs and objectives.

Our professional development programs come in packages or individual sessions, available both on-site and virtually, to help you get the most out of your ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp program(s).

You can also customize your learning experience by adding extra sessions, such as Science of Reading, supporting multiliterate learners, and a problem-based approach to math, to build on your base package.

Professional learning journey

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Prepare
Begin
Practice
Advance
Prepare learning experiences will help shift literacy and math instruction and deepen understanding of research-based practices to support new program implementation. Program-aligned packages will support those who are new to ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s programs. You’ll build the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to begin teaching with your ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp program(s). Program-aligned packages will support those who have experience using ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s programs. You’ll refine instructional skills, expand knowledge of your ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp program(s), and explore more advanced instructional strategies. Program-aligned offerings will support advanced implementation to deepen understanding of content and pedagogy and build-in house capacity to support a robust, sustainable implementation.

Click to learn more about our curated catalog of packages and sessions to support each stage of your learning journey.

Core program packages

Literacy

  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp CKLA
  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Caminos
  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp ELA
  

 

STEM

  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Math
  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Desmos Math (K–A2)
  • Desmos Math 6–A1
  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Science

 
Ìý Supplemental program sessions

  • Boost Reading
  • Boost Lectura
  • Boost Close Reading
 Assessment program packages

  • mCLASS with DIBELS®Ìý8th Edition
  • mCLASS Lectura

mCLASS Intervention program sessions

Empower teachers to continuously improve

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Professional development helps teachers stay motivated and inspired to grow professionally. Demonstrate your commitment to your stuff by empowering them with professional development packages that include on-site or virtual Launch, Strengthen, or Coach sessions, all of which will orient you and your team to the full features of ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp programs.

You can also personalize your learning experience by adding enhancement sessions to base packages.

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Launch

On-site and virtual Launch sessions introduce ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp programs and support strong implementation. Self-paced, online courses are also available for select ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp programs and include an on-demand subscription for 12-months.

After learning about the program’s foundational principles and key features, you’ll practice administering it within a collaborative environment.

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Strengthen

On-site and virtual Strengthen sessions deepen understanding of the program. Session offerings are targeted and meant to take your practice—and your ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’ learning—to the next level.

Offered as part of core packages, as well as enhancements, Strengthen sessions are intended to effectively address your ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’ needs. Examples include:

  • A focus on data analysis.
  • Examining student writing.
  • Targeted intervention instruction.

 

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Coach

On-site and virtual Coach sessions are tailored to elevate instructional practices and meet the unique needs of teachers and/or leaders.

Partner with an ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp coach who will support you in planning customized sessions leveraging our menu of supports, which can include:

  • Lesson modeling by an ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp facilitator.
  • Classroom observations and debriefs.
  • Grade-level planning.

 

Commit to sustainable change for long-term impact

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Learning may ebb and flow between phases depending on your teachers’ and leaders’ needs, experiences, and professional goals. ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp professional development aims to continually grow, develop, and refine instructional practices to support student learning and achievement.

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Frequently asked questions

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We value your partnership and aim to provide you with the highest quality learning experiences. Check out our frequently asked PD questions below, along with responses.

 

Additional learning

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Once you become an ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp customer, you’ll have access to many opportunities to continue learning how to get the most out of your ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp program(s).

To get a sense of our support, check out some of our free resources:

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Biliteracy supports

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Facilitated in both English and Spanish, specialized biliteracy sessions should be scheduled for teachers using both curricula and/or assessments. Sessions are available to support the use of both ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp CKLA and ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Caminos core programs or mCLASSⓇ DIBELSⓇ 8th Edition and Lectura assessment programs. Substitute a biliteracy session for the 6-hour initial training in your package, or add these sessions on to your package for your biliteracy teachers.

Speak to our team to learn more!

Order and payment support

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If you’re ready to submit your price quote, purchase order, or payment, visit our Ordering Support site for more information.

 

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Community of collaboration

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Connect with fellow Science of Reading or science advocates in one of our public Facebook groups. Join a community or tune into one of our podcasts today:

  • Science of Reading: and podcast
  • Science Connections: and podcast
  • Beyond My Years podcast: Listen to chronicles from the classroom.

¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp customers can join our exclusive, program-specific Facebook communities to ask pedagogical questions, share ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp teaching hacks, and more!

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Get in touch with a PD expert

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We’re here to provide answers and guidance as you explore your PD journey. Fill out the form to connect with us and discover how ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp PD can enhance your educational journey.

Our experts

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We are educators supporting educators. Every member of ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s national team of highly experienced and qualified facilitators is a former educator with years of hands-on classroom and/or administrative experience. Our facilitators are passionate about supporting educators in the implementation of their ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp programs and creating transformational change for all ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp.

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