Workshop

Student-Led Professional Development

In-District Workshop: $3,000 / CESA 6 Workshop: $150 per person

Provide educators with a powerful framework for building a culture of belonging and understanding within their districts by centering student voices in professional growth initiatives. Through hands-on training, teachers will learn how to create and implement student-led professional development programs, using student-driven "Real Talk" scenarios that facilitate meaningful discussions and perspective-sharing.

Benefits

This comprehensive solution equips educators to create student-centered professional development programs that transform teacher-student relationships, elevate student voices, and cultivate a sense of belonging across the school community. By bringing students and teachers together in collaborative learning, districts can drive meaningful change, one conversation at a time.

Develops leadership skills to effectively manage and inspire teams.
Offers ongoing training and development opportunities for educators.
Delivers interactive and engaging workshops to promote active learning.
Enhances communication skills and strategies among staff and students.

Who might benefit from participating?

School Administrators
Curriculum & Instruction District Leaders
Middle / High School Teachers
Instructional Coaches
Advisors

Outcomes/Deliverables

Key components of this offering include:

Training in Student-Led PD Design: Teachers will receive structured guidance on creating student-led PD opportunities tailored to their district's needs. This includes training on how to engage students in the development process, equipping them to lead scenario-based discussions that address real-life situations in their schools. Educators will also learn best practices for fostering open, respectful dialogue and active listening.
Sample Scenarios and Implementation Guides: Educators will explore a variety of ready-to-use student-led scenarios based on real-life situations that prompt important discussions around belonging, empathy, and collaboration. These examples serve as models for designing impactful listening sessions and interactive workshops, empowering students to lead teachers through role-playing exercises that enhance perspective-taking.
Strategies for Building Student Leaders: Effective student-led PD requires strong student leaders. This service will help teachers identify and nurture leadership potential among students, offering strategies for fostering confidence, accountability, and collaboration. Teachers will learn how to mentor students to effectively facilitate discussions, creating a sustainable model of peer-to-peer learning.