Professional Development Workshops

Are you leaving your classroom exhausted because you have to answer every question and all eyes are looking at you all day? Would you like your kids to walk into class, gather their supplies, sit down, and begin with their work without you having to be there to walk them through each step? This introductory class on The Correct Combination for Classroom Management is for you! 

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Are your kids talking about one another behind their backs? Are kids knowingly or unknowingly becoming bullies or teasing others? Are behavior issues getting bigger and bigger until they feel out of control? Take this class on teaching kids how to resolve conflicts on their own, and even prevent many of them before they have a chance to happen!

Do your kids refuse to listen, often interrupt, or simply ignore one another throughout the day? Do you hear groans, or “uggs” when you have them partner with someone “they-don’t-like?” Taking the time to hear and be heard reminds the kids that everyone matters and teaches them to develop empathy for each other because we have more in common than we think. 

Do your kids seem to bicker and argue from the opening bell until they line up to leave for the day, tattling to you for every look and overreacting to every thing? Would you like to hear your kids share with you the good things they see their friends doing, be happy for others when they are picked first, and learn how to treat others the way they want to be treated? This class on using the Golden Rule as your classroom’s only rule will help empower your class with the words needed to change your entire class’ outlook toward one another.

Whether you are a first-year teacher or a veteran, you may have just inherited a class full of crazy kids! You have girls who gossip and backstab, boys who want to be the center of attention and think it's funny to be disrespectful, and parents who believe their kids instead of you, if they are involved at all! This class is here to remind you of a simple truth: The Teacher is Key! 

OBEDIENCE is not an ugly word, but we have been told it is! We know we need to have authority in our classroom, but sometimes we feel bad about it. We shouldn’t! However, there is a right way to use your authority and it is not by turning red, raising your voice, or pleading with the kids, “Why don’t you just listen?” This class will show you how to use your authority properly, where you get your authority, and how to use it in just the right way!

Are Star Reading Charts and Lexile tests sucking all the fun and life from your reading program? Do kids seem to hate reading, finding it a duty, boring, or a waste of time? Then you need to Jump Into A Book by showing kids how to transport themselves into the fun and exciting world of engaging storytelling! With this workshop you will learn the key tricks and tips to get kids to jump into books in a fun read a loud session, where you become the characters in the story and travel across the pages and your imagination!

Although an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, there are times when you need to be able to fix what is broken. That is what it means to discipline and correct children: Help them to fix their behavior so that next time, they can behave themselves properly, and not get into trouble. Learn 12 key strategies and philosophies, which when done together, produces tremendous results!

Do you wish you could be more confident in supporting your child's math learning? Number Talks: Boosting My Math Teaching Confidence is an empowering course designed to build your confidence in teaching math to your children through Number Talks—a short, daily routine that provides your students with consistent practice using mathematical strategies and models. With our step-by-step guidance, you’ll enhance your ability to teach math using these repeatable procedures and simple tools, ensuring engaging and effective learning experiences. 

NUMBER TALK SURVEY