Professional Development Offerings
AI in Education
AI POLICY & CLASSROOM GUIDELINES DEVELOPMENT - Equip your district with a clear, structured approach to AI integration. In this hands-on session, educators and leaders will explore AI policies and develop classroom guidelines that promote ethical use, academic integrity, and equitable access. Explore real-world examples, collaborate on policy drafting, and walk away with an action plan for AI implementation that aligns with your district’s goals.
BUILDING AN AI TOOLKIT FOR SCHOOLS: RESOURCES, STRATEGIES, AND IMPLEMENTATION - Turn AI from a buzzword into a practical tool for teaching and learning. This session helps educators and administrators curate an AI toolkit, featuring classroom-ready resources, implementation strategies, and ethical best practices. Learn how to integrate AI tools for lesson planning, student engagement, and assessment, while ensuring alignment with district policies. Leave with a customized AI toolkit that supports educators at every level.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE CLASSROOM: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION - Uncover the potential of AI in education and explore how it can enhance instruction, personalize learning, and streamline classroom tasks. This session provides practical examples and discussions on the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of AI, empowering educators to confidently navigate the future of education.
EMPOWER AI: PROMPT ENGINEERING FOR EDUCATORS - Unlock the power of prompt engineering to guide AI tools effectively in the classroom. Learn how to craft precise AI-driven prompts, align AI activities with learning objectives, and foster student engagement, critical thinking, and equitable learning experiences. Walk away with strategies to make AI work for you and your students.
MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY WITH GENERATIVE AI: PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR
EDUCATORS - Transform your workflow with AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Brisk, and NotebookLM. This session dives into how AI can streamline lesson planning, automate content creation, and enhance student engagement. Learn time-saving strategies for summarizing content, generating interactive activities, and elevating instructional quality.
DEVELOPING GENERATIVE AI NORMS WITH YOUR STUDENTS: GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS - Establish clear, responsible AI usage guidelines for both educators and students. This collaborative session helps participants define ethical AI use, address academic integrity concerns, and co-create AI norms that align with district policies and classroom values. Leave with actionable strategies for fostering responsible AI integration.
Cutting Edge
Innovate, Explore, and Transform Education
EDUCATOR MIXTAPE: THE LATEST AND GREATEST EDTECH TOOLS - Stay ahead of the curve with the latest and greatest EdTech tools! With new apps and platforms emerging constantly, it can be hard to know what’s worth your time. In this fast-paced session, we’ll curate a customized tech mixtape of game-changing tools to enhance instruction, excite your faculty, and bring fresh ideas to your classroom every month.
REDESIGNED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS - Looking to reimagine your classroom, media center, or collaborative learning spaces? We’ll help you select the right technology, furniture, and tools to create engaging, student-centered environments that foster collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
INNOVATION SITE VISITS - Experience firsthand how schools are transforming their learning spaces! Our Innovation Site Visits give you an inside look at cutting-edge media centers, makerspaces, and redesigned classrooms, providing inspiration and practical takeaways for your own school.
IMMERSIVE LEARNING & EXPLORATION - Step into the future of education with immersive learning technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), 360º video, and AI-driven simulations. Explore how these tools can enhance engagement, deepen understanding, and bring learning to life across subjects and grade levels.
BRING THE WORLD TO YOUR CLASSROOM - Take your students on unforgettable virtual journeys—no bus required! Explore museums, underwater ecosystems, space, and global landmarks with tools like Google Earth, StreetView 360, and live virtual connections through platforms like Google Meet and Zoom.
Instructional Strategies
Engage, Differentiate, and Inspire Learning
THE PBL CLASSROOM - Empower students to explore real-world problems, make connections, and showcase their learning through hands-on, technology-enhanced projects. We’ll help your educators design, implement, and refine project-based learning strategies that drive student success.
STRATEGIES FOR PERSONALIZED LEARNING & STUDENT CHOICE - Meet students where they are with strategies that promote choice, autonomy, and engagement. Discover how Hyperdocs, choice boards, and interactive tools can differentiate instruction and create student-centered learning experiences.
VISIBLE LEARNING - Leverage John Hattie’s research to pinpoint the instructional strategies that have the greatest impact on student achievement. Learn how to use data, feedback, and best practices to continuously refine teaching and learning.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT - Is your district’s technology curriculum keeping up with the times? We help align, refine, and future-proof your curriculum for computer science, Makerspaces, and digital learning. Our process ensures your courses are vertically aligned, skills-focused, and ready to meet the needs of tomorrow’s learners.
THE ALWAYS READY CLASSROOM - Take blended learning to the next level with proven strategies from Weston Kieschnick’s Bold School and Douglas Fisher’s Distance Learning Playbook. Learn how to blend digital tools with research-based instruction to create an adaptive, student-ready classroom—whether in person or online.
INCREASING COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION - Enhance classroom interaction and family engagement with tools that support student documentation, feedback, and real-time communication. Explore seamless, easy-to-use platforms that help teachers connect with students, parents, and colleagues.
SELF-ORGANIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (SOLE) - Encourage students to ask big questions, research collaboratively, and share discoveries. This framework promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning, making students active participants in their education.
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT IN A DIGITAL CLASSROOM - Take assessments to the next level with interactive, online tools that provide instant feedback, actionable data, and engaging test experiences. Learn how to build a balanced assessment library that supports daily learning and prepares students for online testing.
GAME ON: GAMIFICATION WITH BREAKOUTEDU - Turn learning into an adventure! Gamification strategies and BreakoutEDU activities encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking through immersive, game-based learning experiences.
FLIP IT QUICK - Flip your classroom with easy-to-use video tools that maximize instructional time. Learn how to create engaging lessons with EdPuzzle, YouTube playlists, and screencasting tools, making content more accessible and interactive for students.
Maker/Tinker
Inspire Creativity, Problem-Solving, and STEM Exploration
MAKERSPACE/TINKERSPACE DESIGN & RESEARCH - Thinking about launching or refining a Makerspace or Tinkerspace? We help schools design, equip, and implement spaces that foster creativity, hands-on learning, and STEM engagement. Whether you're starting fresh or enhancing an existing space, we’ll guide you in selecting the right tools, layout, and curriculum to match your vision.
3D PRINTING ACROSS the CURRICULUM - Take 3D printing beyond the STEM lab! Whether you're introducing 3D design for the first time or integrating it into subject-specific projects, we’ll help your educators learn the basics of 3D modeling, explore innovative applications across content areas, and bring student creativity to life.
Google Workspace Innovate
Master Google Tools to Streamline Instruction & Collaboration
WHAT’S NEW IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM & GOOGLE WORKSPACE FOR EDUCATION - Google is constantly evolving—stay ahead of the latest updates that impact teaching, collaboration, and classroom workflows. In this session, we go beyond functionality, helping educators redefine their teaching methods, embrace blended learning, and create a collaborative digital classroom powered by Google tools.
GOOGLE CERTIFIED EDUCATOR ACADEMY - Become a Google Guru and earn your Google Educator Level 1 certification! This hands-on workshop will prepare you to master Google tools, transform instruction, and boost student engagement while giving you the skills needed to pass the certification exam.
GOOGLE WORKSPACE FOR NON-CERTIFIED STAFF - Google Workspace isn’t just for teachers! This session is designed for administrative assistants, pupil services, guidance counselors, and support staff, providing practical workflows and time-saving strategies to increase organization, collaboration, and efficiency.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM 101: EFFICIENTLY COMMUNICATE AND ORGANIZE YOUR PAPERLESS CLASSROOM - Turn Google Classroom into your go-to Learning Management System (LMS)! Learn how to communicate efficiently, organize assignments, and collaborate seamlessly using Docs, Slides, Sheets, and more. Basic knowledge of Google Drive is recommended.
GOOGLE SITES AS A GOOGLE CLASSROOM COMPANION - Enhance Google Classroom with a custom teacher website! Learn how to build, design, and integrate Google Sites to create a centralized learning hub for your students, featuring resources, assignments, and interactive content. Participants will leave with a fully functional site and the skills to maintain it.
BECOME A CHROME NINJA - EXPLORE THE CHROME BROWSER APPS AND EXTENSIONS - Supercharge your workflow with Google Chrome apps and extensions! Discover time-saving tools, accessibility features, and student-friendly applications to enhance learning, organization, and productivity. Learn the difference between Chrome apps, Workspace apps, and extensions, and develop a custom implementation plan for your classroom.
