Professional Learning
Create sustainable school improvement through customizable professional learning for administrators and teachers.
Insight meets innovation
As a nonprofit global improvement organization, no other company has performed more school evaluations than Cognia. These evaluations give us deep insight into common areas for improvement in modern-day schooling.
We’ve designed innovative professional learning aligned with our research-based performance standards to address these improvement needs. In contrast to the fleeting impact of traditional professional development, our approach is rooted in sustainable improvement. We stand alongside you for effective implementation and ongoing success.
Professional Learning Model
Professional learning resources and experiences built to address common educator challenges
Cultivating Teacher Growth
Provide professional development for teachers where they truly need it and ignite instructional change.
Differentiation that Works
Develop a comprehensive framework of differentiation that elevates student engagement.
Empowering Students
Create a learner-centered environment in the classroom that includes voice and choice.
The Formative Instructional Process
Adopt an instructional approach that provides evidence of student understanding, enabling educators to make daily instructional decisions.
Navigating Change—Leadership for the Future
Build skills to drive intentional change and assuredly navigate unpredictable situations.
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Move beyond compliance-based planning and adopt a proven process that improves student outcomes.
Dive into the details of our professional learning solutions
Frequently asked questions
Who will benefit from Cognia professional learning experiences?
Tailored to specific program objectives, each of our initiatives caters to distinct stakeholder groups. We work with administrators and leaders, leadership teams, instructional coaches, professional learning communities, and teacher teams and cohorts (e.g., new teachers). All programs include capacity-building for leaders.
How is Cognia professional learning for teachers and staff different from other offerings?
Our approach leverages a blended learning model that begins with data-informed planning to identify measurable goals that guide professional learning content and strategic implementation. We combine job-embedded professional learning with customized in-service training. As the learning is put into practice, we provide ongoing coaching support and evaluate the effectiveness of implementation to determine further support needed.
How will I know if professional learning has made an impact?
During the impact and reflection phase, we assess outcomes based on the goals identified during the initial planning phase. This helps identify successful implementation strategies that can be replicated for reinforcement and sustained as new and existing staff employ and refine instructional practices. If the desired results have not been achieved, we reflect on the process, identify necessary adjustments, and restart the cycle for improved outcomes.
What type of support can I expect to receive?
Cognia professional development programs for educators are crafted to accommodate diverse needs and financial considerations, featuring three tiers of support with increasing levels of intensity. Beginning with Level 1, we provide guidance for implementing our professional learning model, culminating in Level 3, where we offer direct, hands-on support by collaborating closely with school leaders and teachers.