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Teacher Professional Development Workshops at Smekens Education Solutions

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What is Professional Development for Teachers?

Professional development for teachers is the process of gaining new knowledge, skills, and competencies to help them become more effective in the classroom.

Effective professional development for teachers can involve teacher workshops, classes, and courses to help them better understand the topics they are teaching and help them create more engaging lesson plans. At Smekens Education Solutions, we offer a variety of professional development courses and workshops that can help teachers unlock their professional potential.

You’ll find professional development writing workshops for teachers, PD workshops for teachers, and all other manners of workshops for teachers professional development.

Why is Professional Development for Teachers Important?

Teacher professional development is important as it helps teachers to stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in education. Professional development also helps teachers stay motivated and energized in the classroom, which can lead to better student outcomes.

With our professional development courses and workshops, teachers can gain the skills they need to become more effective educators and help their students succeed. Teacher training helps everyone: The teachers, the students, and the educational system overall.

webAcademy on-demand teacher workshops

On-demand teacher professional development workshops

Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction teacher workshop
WRITING

5 hours | Grades K-12

Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies teacher workshop
WRITING

5 hours | Grades K-12

An Introduction to Literacy Stations teacher workshop

WRITING

5 hours | Grades K-12
Launching the Writer's Workshop K-2 teacher workshop
WRITING

5.5 hours | Grades K-2

Launching the Writer's Workshop 3-12 teacher workshop
WRITING

5.5 hours | Grades 3-12

Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long teacher workshop
WRITING

5 hours | Grades K-12

Planning and Facilitating a Close Reading teacher workshop
READING

5 hours | Grades 2-12

An Introduction to Literacy Stations teacher workshop
READING
5.5 hours | Grades K-5
Strategies for Teaching Small-Group Guided Reading
READING

5.5 hours | Grades K-5

14 Power Strategies to Boost Reading & Writing Achievement on Standardized Tests teacher workshop
TEST-PREP
5.75 hours | Grades 3-12
14 Power Strategies to Boost Reading & Writing Achievement on Standardized Tests teacher workshop
TEST-PREP
10 hours | Grades 3-12

Sign Up For Our Teacher Professional Development Workshops and Courses

At Smekens Education Solutions, we offer a range of professional development courses for teachers designed to help educators unlock their professional potential. Our professional development workshops for teachers cover a variety of topics including reading, writing, standardized test preparation, and more

Take part in our upcoming conferences or sign up for a school-wide professional learning plan today and start unlocking your professional development potential.

School-Wide Professional Learning Plans

Get every teacher in the school on the same professional development track with our professional learning plans. Explore the plan options below and select “REQUEST ACCESS” to learn more about incorporating a school-wide professional learning plan into your teacher training strategy.

Learn

$2,500/school

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12-month access to one webAcademy workshop.

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Lifetime access to the corresponding “secret site” of digital resources.
Grow

$8,000/school

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12-month access to every webAcademy workshop.

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Lifetime access to the “secret site” for every webAcademy workshop.
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Differentiated PD options to support diverse needs.

Implement

$12,000/school

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12-month access to every webAcademy workshop.

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Lifetime access to the “secret site” for every webAcademy workshop.

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Differentiated PD options to support diverse needs.
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12-month subscription to webPD with access to 300+ PD videos.

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8 hours of customized Remote Coaching to support implementation.

Professional Development Conferences

At Smekens Education Solutions, we offer professional development conferences to help teachers take their careers to the next level.

Our conferences are designed to provide teachers with the tools and resources they need to become better educators. Our conferences are offered both in-person and virtually and feature engaging presenters from Smekens Education.

Dedicated Support Team

At Smekens Education Solutions, we believe that great professional development starts with a great support team. Our team of dedicated educators is here to provide personalized advice and support throughout your journey. Whether you’re attending one of our professional development teacher workshops or conferences, or exploring our school-wide professional learning plans, our team is here to provide the guidance and support you need to succeed.

Why is professional development important for teachers?

Relevant and engaging professional development can have a big impact on educator growth and ultimately student achievement.

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“When you go to a Smekens conference, it’s not only believable —it’s practical.”

Julie Meitzler, Assistant Superintendent

Bluffton Harrison MSD – Bluffton, IN

“I walk away with ready-to-go lessons that I can teach in my classroom.”

Debbie Toussaint, Teacher

Holy Family Catholic Academy – Inverness, IL

It felt as if I was in a best-practices workshop.”

Charity Aguilera, ELA Coordinator

Phoenix, AZ

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