Train Smarter.
Lead Stronger.
Teach Better.

High-impact, standards-first training — with or without the DOT IT Tools

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Professional development that anchors your system in the standards

DOT IT professional development trainings prepare educators to create a standards-first culture aligned to instruction, assessment, and student success.

FOR DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS AND PRINCIPALS

Connecting Standards-First Systems to Leadership Behaviors

The "Leadership Workshop: Connecting Standards-First Systems to Leadership Behaviors” equips district and school leaders with practical tools to enhance student achievement by developing three essential systems.

Participants will learn to:

checkmark Create coherent, standards-first pacing guides.
checkmark Design appropriate assessment cycles for timely data on student progress.
checkmark Establish just right collaborative teams and protocols for continuous improvement.

Insightful Interactive sessions will provide concrete plans and boost confidence in implementing these standards-first foundational systems.

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FOR DISTRICT PRINCIPALS AND COACHES

Connecting Standards-First Coaching to Teaching Behaviors

The "Coaching Workshop: Connecting Standards-First Lessons and Assessments to Coaching Cycles" equips instructional coaches with practical strategies to strengthen teaching and learning through three key focus areas.

Participants will learn to:

checkmark Design lessons aligned with standards first assessment goals.
checkmark Lead data teams to review common assessment data and adapt lessons.
checkmark Document coaching cycles that amplify successful teaching practices and continuous improvement.

Participants will engage in practice, role-playing, and planning sessions to enhance teacher support and student achievement.

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FOR TEACHERS

Connecting Standards-First Teaching to Learning Behaviors

The "Teaching Workshop: Connecting Standards-First Teaching to Learning Behaviors" equips teachers with practical tools to enhance student achievement by strengthening three core instructional practices.

Participants will learn to:

checkmark Provide meaningful assignments linked to standards-first learning goals.
checkmark Increase response opportunities and improve behavior
checkmark Utilize templates and tools for facilitating grade level planning.

Participants will absorb the importance of a standards-first approach and apply it in a workshop that shifts perspectives and expectations.

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