Solutions for Teachers
The current approach toward teacher development requires change to reach its potential. The present state is visibly driven by compliance. This negatively impacts teacher growth and creates an environment far from the ideal culture of continuous growth. Consequently, many schools struggle to meet the holistic needs of our modern classrooms. Moving forward, professional learning must become more about intentionally carving out time for development, supporting teachers as people, and creating an environment that encourages growth, risks, and learning from past mistakes.
Professional Learning
Every teacher matters: the veteran, the new teacher, the teacher with a college degree, and the teacher still working on their degree.
Professional learning should meet teachers where they are. RISE customizes and differentiates learning experiences for teachers to ensure that all students improve. (Increase font size)
RISE ensures that teachers have the knowledge and skills to support diverse learners and tackle the challenges of 21st century classrooms.
RISE provide professional development in a number of areas including:
- Conditions for Learning
- Standard-Based Planning
- Student-Centered Instruction
- Classroom Formative Assessment
- Teaming and Peer Collaboration
- In-Person and Live Virtual Options are available
Tiered Support
Teaching happens in the moment; however, learning occurs over time. RISE is committed to seeing teachers not only as practitioners, but as learners, too. Second order change requires not only a change in behavior, but also a change in thinking. RISE uses a tiered systems-driven approach to provide learning opportunities for teachers to reinforce active learning and application
Expert staff consultants facilitate teacher development using three key methods: Staff Trainings, Professional Learning Communities, and Study Teams
Staff Training
Staff trainings provide workshop opportunities for teachers to develop new competencies.
Professional Learning Communities
Teachers actively collaborate to close achievement and instructional gaps.
Study Teams
Teacher-Led teams engage in instructional observations to verify implementation, provide feedback, and qualify next steps.