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Staff Development and Consulting, PreK-12

Since 2003, we have provided staff development workshops, consulting, keynotes, residencies, and institutes for general and special education teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals, preK-12, in their schools, districts, collaboratives, and at their professional conferences.

Speakers

Meet our inspiring speakers and consultants.

Polly Bath

Much-loved consultant, trainer, and keynote speaker working around the country helping schools dramatically reduce behavior problems.

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Brian Balke

Sought-after, highly respected trainer and consultant with 30 years’ experience as a Superintendent, Director of Pupil Services, teacher, co-teacher, and paraprofessional

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Terra Geer

Veteran Special Education Director, nationally trusted trainer, consultant, and speaker with a pragmatic, real-world perspective on today’s key special education issues

Carol Kosnitsky

Nationally recognized author of IEP Goals That Make a Difference: An Administrator’s Guide to Improving the Process (2018, LRP Publications)

Topics

Popular Training Topics

Behavior

Paraprofessionals

Co-Teaching

Special Education

Case Management

IEPs

Resilience

Videos

Recent Videos

When You Can Tell Kids’ Focus is Wandering

When You Can Tell Kids’ Focus is Wandering

When You Can Tell Kids’ Focus is Wandering

Here are a couple of ways I keep kids focused during class.

Polly Bath

4 days ago

Too Much Flexible Seating? | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Too Much Flexible Seating? | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Too Much Flexible Seating? | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

When kids won't stay in their seats during class…

Polly Bath

7 days ago

A Kid Has a Meltdown in Your Class?

A Kid Has a Meltdown in Your Class?

A Kid Has a Meltdown in Your Class?

A kid has a meltdown in your class and is now under their desk…

Polly Bath

Nov 1

When Kids Talk Over Your Teaching | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

When Kids Talk Over Your Teaching | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

When Kids Talk Over Your Teaching | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Here’s what to do when kids are constantly talking over your teaching…

Polly Bath

Oct 29

Interruptions While Working with a Small Group?

Interruptions While Working with a Small Group?

Interruptions While Working with a Small Group?

You’re working with a small group of kids in your class but other students want to interrupt. How do you handle this?

Polly Bath

Oct 25

Easily Discouraged Kids? | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Easily Discouraged Kids? | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

Easily Discouraged Kids? | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH

When kids give up immediately because they aren’t good at something, do this!

Polly Bath

Oct 22

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