Professional Learning
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We know that with the proper support, high-quality instructional materials can transform teaching and learning. That’s why our curriculum writers craft all of our professional learning offerings and why educators with firsthand experience teaching the curriculum lead each session.
Great Minds® is the exclusive provider of professional development written and delivered by the creators of Wit & Wisdom.
Professional Development
Created by the team of teacher–writers behind Wit & Wisdom and Geodes, our in-person and virtual professional development sessions support teachers and leaders. These sessions ensure strong initial implementation as well as sustained success.
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Personalized Coaching
Through modeling and observation, our personalized coaching helps teachers improve implementation and help leaders develop effective ways to support, understand, and evaluate day-to-day classroom practices.
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Professional Learning
On-Demand
Explore the Great Minds Humanities Video Library to view introductory content about the curriculum and our professional learning offerings. Learn how Wit & Wisdom and Geodes educators can access additional free instructional videos to guide implementation.
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Implementing Wit & Wisdom with Fidelity
To set educators up for success, our team of teacher–writers created this sample three-year plan integrating professional development and coaching so all teachers feel confident with the curriculum—and leaders know how to support them. This plan is based on our success with schools and districts nationwide. We can tailor a plan to meet your scheduling needs and implementation goals.
Year 1:
Professional Learning for Teachers
SUMMER
(before implementation)
Foundational Professional Development Sessions
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Launch Wit & Wisdom
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Module & Lesson Study
FALL
Foundational Professional Development Sessions
- Getting Started with Geodes
Professional Learning for Leaders
SUMMER
(before implementation)
Cornerstone Bundle for Leaders:
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Strategic Planning
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Lead Wit & Wisdom
Leadership Consulting (4 hours)
FALL
Cornerstone Bundle for Leaders:
- Understanding Wit & Wisdom’s Design: Knowledge-Building
- Guided Observations for Leaders
Leadership Consulting (8 hours)
SPRING
Cornerstone Bundle for Leaders:
- Strategic Planning
- Understanding Wit & Wisdom’s Design: Writing
END OF YEAR
Personalized Coaching Sessions
- Guided Observations for Leaders
Year 2:
Professional Learning for Teachers
SUMMER
Foundational Sessions for New Teachers:
- Launch Wit & Wisdom
- Module and Lesson Study
Sustaining Professional Development Sessions:
- Writing in Wit & Wisdom
FALL
Sustaining Professional Development Sessions:
- Focus on Fluency
SPRING
Sustaining Professional Development Sessions:
- Testing and Wit & Wisdom
Wit & Wisdom Coaching Series
Professional Learning for Leaders
SUMMER
Cornerstone Bundle for Leaders:
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Strategic Planning
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Understanding Wit & Wisdom’s Design: Writing
Leadership Consulting (4 hours)
FALL
Leadership Consulting (8 hours)
SPRING
Wit & Wisdom Coaching Series
Leadership Consulting (8 hours)Year 3:
Professional Learning for Teachers
SUMMER
Foundational Sessions for New Teachers:
- Launch Wit & Wisdom
- Module and Lesson Study
FALL & SPRING
Wit & Wisdom Coaching Series
Professional Learning for Leaders
SUMMER
Leadership Consulting (4 hours)
FALL & SPRING
Wit & Wisdom Coaching Series
Leadership Consulting (2 hours)Hear from educators who previously attended Great Minds Professional Development
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This PD has got me so excited to get back to the classroom with my students. Thank you for this program.
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