ON-DEMAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS
Learn simple and effective strategies anytime, anywhere.
Our webAcademy on-demand workshops allow teachers to learn best-practice strategies at their own pace, and from the comfort of home.
So, what is an on-demand Smekens workshop?
In the era of online learning, our webAcademy recorded workshops provide a convenient alternative to attending a live event. Now educators can tap into our engaging professional development workshops whenever it’s most convenient.
Whether you watch an on-demand workshop with your staff or as an individual, you’ll love the one-year access period that allows you to watch the workshop gradually, on your unique timeline. And, just like with the live presentations, our self-paced online workshops provide the same energy, enthusiasm, and motivation that comes standard with every Smekens workshop.
CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC
On-demand teacher workshops
5 hours | Grades K-12
5 hours | Grades K-12
WRITING
5.5 hours | Grades K-2
5.5 hours | Grades 3-12
5 hours | Grades K-12
5 hours | Grades K-5
5.5 hours | Grades K-5
Not sure which workshop is best for you?
Choosing the “best-fit” online workshop may seem like a daunting task. We are here to help! Let’s schedule a short phone call to discuss your specific professional development goals.
Benefits of participating in an on-demand Smekens workshop
Online training videos get a bad rap—in part because they are so boring! But on-demand workshops from Smekens are anything but boring.
Capture the energy and enthusiasm of Smekens presenters.
View the workshop video gradually over a one-year access period in order to fully digest the content.
Foster teamwork and collegiality by viewing online workshops with educators from your school.
Learn classroom-tested strategies you can use right away.
Pursue graduate-level credit for license renewal and salary-step increases.
What other educators say
I walk away with ready-to-go lessons that I can teach in my classroom!
Debbie Toussaint
4th Grade Teacher
Holy Family Catholic Academy – Inverness, IL
Principal
Charity Aguilera
Building-wide Professional Learning Plans
12-month access to one webAcademy workshop.
12-month access to every webAcademy workshop.
Implement
12-month access to every webAcademy workshop.
Lifetime access to the “secret site” for every webAcademy workshop.
12-month subscription to webPD with access to 300+ PD videos.
8 hours of customized Remote Coaching to support implementation.
Customized yearlong Professional Learning Plan aligned to school goals.
Let’s Connect
LITERACY EXPERTS
Meet our workshop presenters
Kristina Smekens
Kristi McCullough
Frequently asked questions
When do online workshops occur?
Smekens online workshops are available on-demand. Each workshop is pre-recorded and ready when you are.
How far in advance do I need to arrange an online workshop?
If you are paying with a credit card, you can access any online workshop immediately. If you pay with a purchase order, your access can start in one business day or less.
What is included with an online workshop?
When you register for an online workshop, you get one year of access to video footage captured during a live, full-day seminar. In addition to at least five hours of video, registrants also receive a full-color downloadable handout and lifetime access to a password-protected “secret website” of related resources.
How do I register and pay?
Individual educators may register online with a credit card or by submitting a downloadable registration form with a purchase order. Groups of two or more should email or fax the downloadable registration form to Smekens Education with a purchase order.
What happens after I register?
When individual educators register online with a credit card, they will be linked directly to the workshop. When groups of two or more register, easy-to-follow access instructions will be emailed to all participants.
Am I allowed to share my online workshop with others?
Allowing others to view or access your personal online workshop registration is prohibited. However, schools may purchase a site license to allow every teacher to have their own personal registration.
Are online workshops appropriate for an entire staff?
Absolutely! In fact, most of our online workshop participants gain access through a school site license. Viewing an online workshop together as a staff is an excellent way to build shared goals and understanding.
Are online workshops interactive?
Every online workshop is broken into several smaller video segments that frequently end with a prompt from the instructor to “turn and talk.” If you’re watching by yourself, this time can be used for reflection. If you’re watching with a group, collegial conversations are encouraged.
What is a site license?
Site licenses are available for schools and districts with 20 or more participants and include a substantially discounted rate, along with negotiated access periods.
Do you have a satisfaction guarantee?
Every online workshop comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. We are convinced the simple and effective strategies will transform the way you teach so we stand behind this workshop with full confidence. If you aren’t satisfied, contact me within the first ten days of your purchase, and I will give you a refund immediately. There are no additional forms to fill out, and there will be no delay. Just call (888) 376-0448 and ask for Brady or email me directly. We believe so strongly in this online workshop that we give you our personal promise of a speedy, hassle-free, no-questions-asked, total and complete refund.
Brady Smekens
Director of Professional Development
Smekens Education Solutions, Inc.