Professional Learning
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Your Greatness Is Their Greatness
We know that with the proper support, high-quality instructional materials can transform teaching and learning. That’s why our team of teacher–writers are the ones to craft all of our professional development and why we make sure educators with firsthand experience teaching the curriculum lead each session.
Great Minds® is the exclusive provider of professional development written and delivered by the PhD Science® team.
Professional Development
Created by the team of teacher–writers behind PhD Science, our in-person and virtual professional development sessions include options for teachers and leaders. These sessions ensure strong initial implementation as well as sustained success.
Professional Coaching
Through modeling and observation, our professional coaching help teachers improve implementation and help leaders develop effective ways to support, understand, and evaluate day-to-day classroom practices.
Professional Learning
On-Demand
Explore the Great Minds Science Video Library to view introductory content about the curriculum and our professional learning offerings. Learn how PhD Science educators can access additional free instructional videos to guide implementation.
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Implementing PhD Science with Fidelity
We know that when teachers feel prepared and well versed in the curriculum, students thrive. To set educators up for success with PhD Science, our team created a three-year plan. With integrated PD and personalized coaching, this plan will help all leaders and teachers feel confident with the curriculum.
Year 1:
Professional Development
SUMMER
(before implementation)
Foundational Professional Development Session
- Lead PhD Science
- Launch PhD Science
FALL/WINTER/SPRING
Foundational Professional Development Session
- Module and Lesson Study
Professional Coaching
FALL/WINTER/SPRING
- Personalized Coaching
- PLC Supports
- Prepare a Lesson Collaboratively
Year 2:
Professional Development
SUMMER/FALL
Foundational PD
- Using Models in a Student-Driven Classroom*
- Using Questions to Drive Student Learning*
WINTER/SPRING
Sustaining PD
- Nurturing a Student-Driven Classroom*
- Managing a Student-Driven Classroom*
Professional Coaching
FALL/WINTER/Spring
- Guided Observations for Leaders
- Personalized Coaching
- PLC Supports
- Prepare a Lesson Collaboratively
Year 3:
Professional Development
SUMMER/FALL
Sustaining PD (Full Day)
- Discourse for a Student-Driven Classroom*
- Pacing for a Student-Driven Classroom*
WINTER/SPRING
Sustaining PD (Full Day)
- Building Knowledge with the Content Learning Cycle*
Professional Coaching
FALL/WINTER/SPRING
- Guided Observations for Leaders
- Personalized Coaching
- PLC Supports
- Prepare a Lesson Collaboratively
Hear from educators who previously attended Great Minds Professional Development
Thanks so much for creating meaning opportunities in today's PD to make the learning experience purposeful. I loved the way the instructional routines were interwoven throughout today's presentation.
I am excited to implement this hands-on approach to teaching science. I love the way writing is integrated into the investigations. This is one of the best PD's I've ever attended. Thank you!
Isaac did an excellent job of modeling how to teach these modules! He was engaging and fun!
This PD has got me so excited to get back to the classroom with my students. Thank you for this program.