Explore the principles of early childhood development and the latest research with our certified professional learning specialists.
Early Childhood Educators
Explore the principles of early childhood development and the latest research with our certified professional learning specialists.
Modular Coaching Sessions
Research indicates that effective professional learning must be both focused and continuous.1 Our literacy coaches deliver ongoing support to teachers, empowering them to successfully implement new curriculums and embed evidence-based practices.
CUSTOMIZED
Coaching is tailored to the unique needs of teachers and their classrooms.
FLEXIBLE
Meet your needs and your schedule with virtual or in-person coaching options for individual teachers or entire teams.
COLLABORATIVE
Work with coaches to identify goals for student learning and next steps.
INFORMED
Coaches are all former educators & administrators trained in research-based early learning practices.
Elevated Professional Development
Effective coaching as a follow-up to professional learning sessions builds language around common expectations. How we do it:
- Co-plan the focus of coaching together.
- Demonstrate by co-teaching or modeling the lesson.
- Observe instruction and student learning.
- Reflect on what was learned and refine for next steps.
Fast Program Implementation
If you're using PreK On My Way, Scholastic's PreK curriculum, these sessions are a must! Participants will learn about the research behind the program, how to prepare and deliver lessons, and begin to implement developmentally appropriate best practices.
Getting Started with PreK On My Way
Three hours | Virtual or In-Person
In this half-day session participants will work side by side with an early childhood specialist to examine the PreK On My Way research foundations and components, participate in a modeled lesson, and prepare to teach PreK On My Way using developmentally appropriate best practices.
Diving Deeper with PreK On My Way
Three hours | Virtual or In-Person
Explore deeper concepts and practices for using PreK On My Way in the classroom to plan, optimize, and evaluate lessons for responsive teaching.
Pedagogical Early Childhood Practice
Unlocking a child’s potential begins in early childhood. Our specialists will equip your team with proven strategies to cultivate the cognitive, social, and emotional skills children need to succeed in school and life. Select individual courses or complete the entire pathway!
Supporting Early Literacy Development
Three hours | Virtual or In-Person | Up to 30 Educators
Discover creative ways to use a lesson plan for small groups. Plus, learn how students can work with names, letters, sounds, books, and writing to build early literacy skills
Developing Language Through Environment and Dramatic Play
Three hours | Virtual or In-Person | Up to 30 Educators
Explore how combining learning and play supports early learning development. Participants create plans for a literacy-rich classroom that includes time for dramatic play.
Addressing the Whole Child
Three hours | Virtual or In-Person | Up to 30 Educators
Learn how story time, music, dance, dramatic play, visual arts, and active conversations help children develop well-being and early literacy skills.
Comprehension and Read-Alouds
Three hours | Virtual or In-Person | Up to 30 Educators
Delve into the key elements of read-alouds and explore strategies to build comprehension in whole-group and small-group settings.
