Affinity Spaces 2.0
This three-part hybrid series will provide practical tools, resources, templates, strategies, and mutual support for educators who are currently facilitating racial affinity groups. Participants will engage in practices that support their facilitation of affinity spaces, develop affinity group curriculum, including scope and sequence, to support student and adult affinity spaces at their schools, and work through scenarios that arise when implementing and sustaining affinity space structures and frameworks.
Read MoreGrowth Starts Here: Designing a Roadmap for Teacher Development through SuperVision, Feedback, and Evaluation
This program leads participants through an active roadmap for reimagining their schools’ approach to teacher SuperVision and growth-focused feedback. Develop new models of teacher mentorship and support to navigate and embrace post-remote shifts in teaching and learning.
Read MoreEffective & Equitable Practices and Improving Mathematics Instruction through Sound Assessment Practices: A Series for Mathematics Teachers
This program series will provide an opportunity for mathematics educators to learn or enhance their knowledge and skills in facilitating high-quality mathematics learning in an independent school setting. This series is open for educators across grades Pre-K to Grade 12.
Read MoreEmerging Leaders (Southern California)
This program will provide new leaders and educators growing into leadership roles, with tools and strategies to transition successfully into their current position. Participants will engage in focused conversations around navigating colleague dynamics, becoming a supervisor, prioritizing tasks, and engaging in effective communication strategies.
Read MoreLeadership Fellows Program
This year-long fellowship for experienced educators from throughout California supports the unique demands of independent school leaders—the only program of its kind in California!
Read MoreUnleashing Potential: A Retreat for School Leadership Teams to Start Strong
This dynamic and interactive retreat is designed to help senior leadership teams unlock their potential and set the stage for a successful school year. Through theory and practice, group activities, and facilitated discussions, participants will explore strategies for building stronger connections, enhancing collaboration, and creating a culture of accountability within the team.
Read MoreTeaching Foundations (Southern California)
The Teaching Foundations program is designed to support the growth and success of all teachers—particularly those in their early years at independent schools—by focusing on foundational areas of teaching.
Read MoreEquitable Assessment Practices in K-12 Math Classrooms
In this one-day workshop at Pilgrim School in Los Angeles, PK-12 educators will deepen their understanding of the purpose and function of assessment of- and for- learning. Participants will analyze their current assessment structures to ensure equity and access are at the forefront.
Read MoreThe Why and How of Racial Affinity Groups: Supporting Academic Success and Healthy Identity Development
This three-part hybrid series will provide practical tools, resources, templates, strategies, and mutual support for educators who are currently facilitating, or considering implementing, racial affinity groups. Participants will explore affinity group curriculum topics including scope and sequence, sample model structures and frameworks.
Read MoreWomen + Leadership (Southern California)
Join the California Teacher Development Collaborative at the 11th annual Southern California Women + Leadership Conference in person once again! This powerful event brings together women educators from schools throughout the region to celebrate our journeys, share our stories, and strengthen our individual and collective impact.
Read MoreThe Critical Foundation: Developing and Deepening Anti-Bias Education in Early Childhood Practices
This ongoing program is designed to meet early childhood educators where they are on their journey to integrating anti-bias work into early childhood learning. The blended, ongoing format of the program strives to build community and create space for the reflective practices necessary when committing to this critical work.
Read MoreSupport for Supporters (Southern California)
This ongoing program offers a small, confidential and welcoming environment designed to foster connections, learning, support and dialogue between Administrative Assistants working at independent schools.
Read MoreMindsets for Meaningful Mathematics
In what ways can educators lay the foundation for all students to engage in mathematics? In this one day workshop PK-12 educators will learn about teacher and student mindsets that develop cultures of mathematical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving. Participants will analyze their belief systems about learning mathematics and understand how their beliefs impact student learning.
Read MoreOnboarding for Belonging and Connection (In-Person)
This workshop is open to all educators, particularly those connected to the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding and mentoring of teachers, administrators, and staff. Through a series of small-group discussions and activities, participants will walk away with practical tips and strategies to reinvigorate ways new faculty and staff members enter a school’s community.
Read MoreMastering Group Facilitation
This 3-day Summer Institute is transformative for anyone who leads groups of colleagues or students, especially teachers, administrators, and department chairs. Participants will gain new tools, tactics, and a personalized work plan containing strategies to improve their facilitation techniques.
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