Custom-designed

To improve student learning, educators must focus on the single most important factor: the quality of classroom instruction.

CEL doesn’t have a “one size fits all” professional development model.  Our goal is to work beside you to create meaningful learning experiences that are custom-designed around the needs of your students, teachers, coaches, principals and central office leaders.

Whether through one-day or multi-day sessions, our faculty, staff, and consultants are specifically trained to assist school districts in improving teaching and student learning. CEL’s on-line courses also provide a convenient way for educators to learn and to locate resources.

Some examples of our customized work include:

• Training district leaders and administrators how to analyze classroom instruction through the use of school “learning walks”;
• Providing reading, writing, and mathematics training for teachers and coaches at both the building and district level;
• Facilitating regional and national superintendent, principal, coach and teacher-leader networks;
• Guiding School Boards in leading an agenda of equity and instructional improvement. 

Comprehensive District Partnership

District-based professional development empowers everyone who works with students.  Everyone then shares a common vision and language for improving student learning.

CEL’s professional development is designed to improve student learning at scale.  Our long-term district partnership work provides opportunities for school leaders, administrators, coaches, and teachers to work together seamlessly and collaboratively.

When CEL is working district-wide, we’re able to collaboratively create a variety of learning opportunities such as:

• Study group sessions to teach high-quality instructional techniques within  specific content areas (reading, writing, mathematics);
• Coaching support to assist school and district leaders in their analysis of classroom instruction and their professional development planning;
• Classroom “lab sites” where teachers and coaches can “try on” new instructional strategies with support;
• Assistance for leaders in aligning system-level policies, practices, and structures in support of student learning.

To read the Education Week article about CEL's district partnership in Norwalk–La Mirada, CA, click here.

To learn more about research that documents the impact of CEL’s long-term district partnership work, access our Case Studies page.

Contact us for a no-cost consultation of how we can support the improvement of teaching and learning in your district.