Professional Learning

Workshops for Teachers

The Power of AND

Empower your collaborative team with model PLC tools and strategies presented by Obie Leff, the Singing Principal. Learn helpful protocols for interpreting assessment results, complete a comprehensive PLC self-assessment, and leave with a SMART Goal. Bring your team and “move right” together. That’s the power of AND!

From Gaps to Gains: Data-Driven Strategies from a Model PLC School

Dive into a transformative journey of exploring how our dynamic, data-driven MTSS framework has closed achievement gaps and boosted outcomes. Learn about shaping key Academic, Behavioral, and Social/Emotional supports that propelled Socioeconomically Disadvantaged students, English Learners, and Students with Disabilities to success. Leave with practical strategies to make a difference for all students!

Sing and Restore

Join Obie Leff, the “Singing Principal,” for a transformative workshop blending the power of music with restorative practices to nurture social-emotional learning and conflict resolution in early education. Learn to use songs and restorative conversations to build a compassionate classroom culture that fosters empathy, understanding, and resilience in young learners.

Being Green

Discover resources for becoming a green school with simple frameworks that put student engagement at the forefront, inch by inch. Explore the three green school pillars through student-friendly mottos. Integrate principles from the Blue Zones Project to promote healthy practices. It is easy being green!

Sing Everything Kindergarten

Obie Leff presents a workshop that will help you bring learning to life through the power of music. Participants will sing fun and engaging songs that support student learning across the curriculum, including ELA, Math, and Science to foster a memorable and effective learning experience for students.

ABC You Later

Finish the school year strong! Learn creative strategies and practical tips for planning an amazing end-of-year celebration or promotion ceremony for kindergarten students and families. You'll learn new techniques and ideas to make this important milestone unforgettable for your students and their loved ones.