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Professional Learning- Workshops & Trainings

Engaging, research-based workshops designed to inspire educators, strengthen instructional practices, and support meaningful learning experiences across schools, museums, and organizations.

Empower educators to lead with confidence and purpose. This workshop focuses on leadership skills, collaboration, and creating positive impact within learning communities.

Explore the foundations of early literacy, including phonological awareness and explicit phonics instruction and build upon this foundation with an understanding of the essential components of reading instruction, including fluency, phonemic awareness, comprehension, and vocabulary. 

Explore effective approaches for building strong literacy foundations. Gain practical tools and research-based strategies that help young learners develop confidence in reading and writing.

In this workshop, discover how play-based learning supports creativity, problem-solving, and child development. Learn practical strategies to create engaging learning experiences that foster curiosity and growth.

This workshop equips educators with practical strategies to create positive, organized, and engaging learning environments. Participants will learn effective techniques for managing student behavior, establishing classroom routines, fostering student engagement, and promoting a culture of respect and accountability. The course is designed to help teachers build confidence, improve classroom dynamics, and support student success.

This workshop explores effective instructional strategies that promote learner engagement, understanding, and achievement. Participants will examine evidence-based teaching methods, instructional planning techniques, active learning approaches, and assessment practices that support diverse learners. Through practical applications and reflection, learners will develop the skills needed to design and deliver impactful instruction in a variety of educational settings.

This interactive workshop provides an overview of the fundamental principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach to  childhood education. Participants will explore the image of the child as capable and curious, the role of the environment as the “third teacher,” the importance of documentation, and the value of collaborative, inquiry-based learning. Through discussion, examples, and hands-on activities, educators and caregivers will gain practical insights into fostering creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful learning experiences for young children.

This advanced workshop is designed for educators who have a foundational understanding of the Reggio Emilia Approach and are ready to deepen their practice. Participants will explore the pedagogy of listening, refine their skills in observation and interpretation, and examine documentation as a tool for making children’s thinking visible. Through discussion, reflection, and practical examples, educators will strengthen their ability to create responsive learning environments that honor children’s voices, relationships, and inquiry.