Time to Teach Series

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Time to Teach 

Transform your classroom in just one day! My one-day Time to Teach seminar is packed with practical strategies to help you:

1. Stay composed and respond effectively to challenges.
2. Clearly teach and reinforce expectations.
3. Deliver fair, timely, and appropriate consequences.
4. Organize your classroom for optimal learning and performance.
5. Build positive and impactful student-teacher relationships.

Discover a better way to create a thriving classroom environment!

Time to Teach

Transform your teaching in just one day! My one-day seminar is packed with actionable strategies to:

1. Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment.
2. Capture and sustain student attention and interest.
3. Build connections and make learning relevant.
4. Strengthen student confidence and self-efficacy.
5. Differentiate effectively using proven best practices.

Discover a better way to create a thriving, engaging classroom!

Stephanie Speaks

Join me for a casual Coffee Chat-a relaxed and engaging conversation where we’ll dive into your most pressing educational challenges, share strategies, and explore ideas to enhance your teaching practice.  

This informal session is perfect for:  

- Gaining quick tips and insights tailored to your needs.  

- Discussing classroom management, instructional strategies, or curriculum design.  

- Exploring innovative approaches like UDL, CRT, or gamified learning.  

- Connecting with a supportive professional who understands your goals.  

Grab your favorite coffee (or tea), and let’s collaborate to make a difference in your classroom—all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup!  

Stephanie Speaks

Transform your classroom with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)—a proven framework that empowers educators to create inclusive, flexible, and engaging learning environments. My professional development session provides practical, hands-on strategies to address diverse learner needs by focusing on:  

-Engagement: Capturing student interest and fostering motivation.  

- Representation: Presenting information in multiple formats to ensure accessibility.  

- Action and Expression: Allowing students to demonstrate their learning in ways that suit their strengths.  

Whether you're looking to improve access for all students, enhance engagement, or ensure equity in your classroom, this training will give you the tools to make an immediate impact  Let’s work together to unlock the full potential of every learner!

Stephanie Speaks

Create a classroom where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed with Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) practices. This professional development session equips educators with strategies to:  

- Build Inclusive Classrooms: Foster a sense of belonging by recognizing and celebrating diverse student identities and experiences.  

- Connect Learning to Students' Lives: Use culturally relevant content and examples to make lessons meaningful and engaging.  

-Strengthen Relationships: Develop authentic connections with students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.  

-Empower Critical Thinking: Encourage students to analyze, question, and reflect on their learning in ways that respect their unique perspectives.  

Whether you're looking to improve engagement, close learning gaps, or create an equitable environment, this training will give you actionable tools to make a lasting impact. Together, let’s cultivate a classroom culture that celebrates diversity and fosters success for every student!

Stephanie Speaks

Maximize student success with Flexible Small Groups- a dynamic instructional approach that adapts to the diverse needs of your learners. This professional development session provides educators with strategies to:  

- Differentiate Instruction: Tailor learning experiences to meet the varied abilities, interests, and goals of each student.  

- Foster Collaboration: Create opportunities for peer interaction and teamwork to deepen understanding.  

-Use Data Effectively: Group students based on real-time data, interests, or skill levels to provide targeted support or enrichment.  

-Encourage Student Ownership: Empower learners to take an active role in their education through choice and voice in group activities.  

- Promote Equity: Ensure every student receives the attention and resources they need to succeed.  

This training will equip you with practical tools to plan, implement, and manage flexible small groups, helping you create a classroom where all students thrive. Let’s make your teaching more impactful and engaging with this proven approach!

Stephanie Speaks

Bring the power of play into your classroom with Gamified and Game-Based Learning! This professional development session equips educators with the knowledge and tools to create engaging, interactive, and impactful learning experiences. Participants will learn to:  

-Differentiate Gamification and Game-Based Learning: Understand the unique benefits of each approach and how to use them effectively.  

-Drive Student Engagement: Motivate learners with challenges, rewards, and game elements that foster active participation.  

-Foster Critical Thinking: Use games to build problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork.  

-Design Purposeful Activities:Align gamified strategies and game-based activities with learning standards and classroom goals.  

- Integrate Technology: Explore tools and platforms that make implementing games seamless and impactful.  

This session provides hands-on strategies and resources to help you transform your teaching with the power of games, making learning fun, meaningful, and effective!

Stephanie Speaks 

Empower your teaching by mastering the art of Unpacking the Standards. This professional development session guides educators through a step-by-step process to break down academic standards into clear, actionable learning targets. Participants will learn to:  

-Understand the Standards: Analyze the language and structure of standards to identify key skills, concepts, and objectives.  

-Prioritize Learning Goals: Distinguish between essential content and supporting details to focus on what matters most.  

- Create Clear Learning Targets: Translate standards into student-friendly objectives that drive instruction and assessment.  

- Align Instruction and Assessment: Design lessons, activities, and evaluations that directly connect to unpacked standards.  

- Ensure Equity and Access: Adapt standards-based instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.  

This session equips educators with practical strategies to demystify standards and build a strong foundation for effective teaching, ensuring every student achieves success. Let’s take the guesswork out of standards and put them into action!