Why choose BetterLesson for your professional learning program?
Unlike our competitors, which offer a standardized approach to professional development, we provide training programs aligned with your strategic initiatives that deliver results. Our team of expert coaches will work closely with you to design an outcomes-focused program that meets your specific goals. When it comes to assessing progress and effective implementation, we don't just leave you to fend for yourself. We provide extensive coaching and support to ensure that the training is fully integrated into the classroom and that teachers are able to apply what they've learned.
- Single or multi-year personalized PD programs designed for sustained impact
- Research-based Try-Measure-Learn framework and Green-Rated HQIM
- Expert virtual coaching and in-person support for successful implementation & adoption
- Measurable outcomes that improve teaching and learning outcomes
How can BetterLesson help districts invest their ESSER funds?
Easily allocate your ESSER funds by the September 30th, 2023 deadline with a single or multi-year package to simplify your PD planning and funding process with one contract. District leaders can plan for long-term investments in professional development without worrying about unexpected costs.
- Leader Dashboards that report the effectiveness and progress of your investment
- Expert guidance and support in allocating your ESSER funding before the deadline
- Tailored solutions that meet your school or district's specific needs and goals
- Targeted PD experiences that deliver long-term impact on student outcomes
How can each PD package be personalized to meet district goals?
Lead growth and build capacity with ongoing, personalized, evidence-based professional learning from trusted experts and receive locked-in pricing for all resources and services throughout your subscription. Our packages are designed to provide flexible options for districts to choose from based on their specific capacity and budgets. For each phase of your contract, you are empowered to select the areas of focus and target outcomes towards student-centered learning. This means that, together, we can tailor your training to meet the unique needs of your staff and students, ensuring that your students get the most out of your investment.
- Choose specific outcomes that makes a difference in the lives of your students
- Invest in sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results for years to come
- Support educators with differentiated learning experiences to ensure sustained change in practice
- Partner with BetterLesson for a personalized PD solution aligned with your specific goals
What's the difference between the three professional learning packages?
Simplify how you spend your ESSER funds with three levels of professional development support for educators. Each package is designed to offer districts a customized plan to work toward their strategic goals.
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Virtual 1:1 Coaching for Teachers |
Three months of Coaching for 25 teachers | Three months of Coaching for 25 teachers | A semester of Coaching for 25 teachers |
Virtual 1:1 Coaching for Leaders |
Three months of Coaching for 2 leaders | Three months of Coaching for 5 leaders | A semester of Coaching for 5 leaders |
BL Lab |
Included for all participating educators | Included for all participating educators | Included for all participating educators |
In-Person Workshops |
One in-person workshop for 25 teachers | One in-person workshops for 25 teachers | |
Virtual Workshops |
Two virtual workshops for 25 teachers | Four virtual workshops for 25 teachers | |
In-Person Learning Walk |
One Learning Walk for 5 leaders | Three Learning Walks for 5 leaders |
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Instructional Leadership Focus AreasImprove instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader. |
Leading Through Change: Lead the improvement of teaching, learning, and overall school climate to enhance student achievement and success.
Instructional Coaching: Provide teachers with personalized coaching cycles that support them growing and developing their teaching practice.
Collaborative Professional Learning: Develop a collaborative professional culture to support student-centered teaching and learning. 
Feedback and Observation: Create an authentic, replicable observation and feedback cycle that promotes alignment of student-centered goals and non-evaluative conversation.
Principalship: Equip new leaders to meet the specific demands that come with the first three years of serving as a building principal.
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Inclusive and Responsive Practices Focus AreasBuild an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful. |
Social-Emotional Learning: Prepare students with the self-awareness, relational, and decision-making skills they need to succeed in school and in life. 
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning: Develop learning communities that honor diverse student backgrounds and experiences.
Trauma-Informed Practices: Approach learning with an understanding of the impacts of trauma and adversity on students.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Create inclusive educational ecosystems by examining structures, systems, and beliefs informed by race and identity.
English Learners: Enable all English Learners to grow and thrive in their learning environments with differentiated support.
Students with Disabilities: Support students with disabilities to learn and grow in their learning environments. 
Social-Emotional Learning with Kikori: Utilize the Kikori platform to develop social and emotional intelligence in both students and teachers to build a student-centered classroom learning community. 
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Flexible Instructional Models Focus AreasFind unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems. |
Accelerating Growth: Accelerate student growth and provide differentiated support for all learners to create a student-centered learning environment.
Formative Assessment and Differentiation: Provide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their understanding and guide their future learning.
Blended Learning: Create effective and efficient blended learning systems that sustainably drive student learning.
Competency-Based Learning: Create personalized learning paths that allow students to progress toward goals and demonstrate competency in flexible formats.Teachership: Empower new teachers to become high-quality educators through professional learning, mentorship, and leadership support. 
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Curriculum and Academic Content Focus AreasUse learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom. |
Student-Centered Math: Create transformative mathematics classrooms where students engage in problem-solving, discourse, application, and critical thinking.
Student-Centered Literacy: Develop students’ literacy skills by supporting student ownership of evidence-based reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 
OUR K-8 Math: Integrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the OUR K-8 Math curriculum. 
IM K-12 Math: Strategically implement the IM K-12 Math curriculum to support student-centered math instruction. 
EL Education: Strategically implement the EL Education K-8 Language Arts curriculum to support student-centered literacy instruction. 
OpenSciEd: Help students make sense of scientific phenomena by harnessing the full power of the OpenSciEd platform.
Odell Education: Understand and implement the Odell Education curriculum to equip students with essential literacy skills.
Kiddom: Support educators to use Kiddom to effectively launch and utilize student-centered curricula in every classroom.
