Empowering Teachers. Engaging Minds. Elevating Science.
Our Professional Learning puts teachers at the center, providing responsive support that meets educators where they are and helps them bring science to life—with confidence, integrity, and impact.
We Offer Unparalleled Support
Our expert-led sessions enhance teacher practice and student learning outcomes. From FOSS implementation to advanced instructional coaching, our customizable professional learning goes beyond traditional training to strengthen practice and ensure success in every classroom.
Your Goals, Your Expectations
With School Specialty Professional Learning, you’ll receive the ongoing partnership and practical strategies you need to ensure your students thrive and your curriculum is implemented with integrity and purpose.
“School Specialty has offered us the most extensive professional development we have experienced in our work with any company. Our teachers have had the opportunity to work with very skilled trainers and because of this, have deepened their knowledge of the program.”
Nicole Krefting, Curriculum Coordinator, Grand
Forks Public Schools
Instructional Routines and Teacher Practice
Customize your next professional learning session, series or cohort around one of these powerful science teaching and learning topics.
- Routines for Coherence
- Elevating Literacy Through Science
- Science of Reading
- Sensemaking for Three-Dimensional Learning
- Embedding Assessments using Science Notebooks
- Formative Assessment Practices
- Supporting Multi-Lingual and Nonverbal Learners
- On-site support, including but not limited to modeling lessons, administrator coaching, FOSS implementation, etc.
“One of the biggest shifts I’ve made because of professional learning is starting lessons with hands-on experiences instead of leading with notes and vocabulary. This hands-on approach got students excited and curious, and it gave them a concrete understanding to connect back to once we introduced the academic vocabulary. It made the learning stick and kept engagement high throughout the lesson.”
Casey Stewart, Innovative Learning Coach, Stafford County Public Schools
How we help you sustain and build capacity
School Specialty’s professional learning aligns with the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) standards, emphasizing active, data-informed, and stage-based implementation. Our approach provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and capacity building to help educators adopt and sustain effective practices—driving lasting improvement in teaching and learning.
Key Features:
- Vision and goal setting
- District and School-based Implementation teams
- Data collection and analysis of teacher surveys and classroom walkthroughs
- Administrator training on implementation protocols and assessment reports
- Building district capacity to ensure implementation integrity
How we help you achieve your vision
We partner with districts to design a customized blend of in-person and virtual learning experiences—each aligned to your goals, timeline, and budget.
Our professional learning packages build teacher confidence, strengthen instructional practice, and increase student engagement. Through hands-on model lessons and exploration of three-dimensional learning, teachers develop strategies that make science meaningful and accessible for all students—while enhancing transferable practices that elevate instruction across subjects.
Build your own customized packages that focus on your needs
- School-based packages
- District-based Packages
- Implementation Sustainability Packages
“This partnership created a sense of respect and recognition for our teachers, making them more receptive to continued growth.”
Cynthia Apalinski, Supervisor of Science, Linden Public Schools
With School Specialty Professional Learning, you gain more than implementation support—you gain a trusted partner in your success.
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