Teachers supporting teachers
We believe in the power of teachers learning from teachers, so all our programs involve experienced educators as designers, instructors, or coaches
School District Learning
Knowles Professional Learning Differentiators
Building Teacher Capacity
We understand the ever-evolving landscape of education. Our professional learning services are designed to be flexible and responsive, ensuring they can be tailored to meet the needs of schools and districts.
Our services engage participants and serve as a model for best teaching practices. They are designed to empower educators by demonstrating effective teaching methods, allowing participants to observe, practice, and integrate these techniques into their own teaching. Teachers leave our professional learning energized, motivated and valued as professionals.
Courses & Workshops
At Knowles we offer a variety of courses that we can customize for your school or district. We offer one-, two- or three-day math and/or science specific professional learning that promote curiousity, increase student engagement and increase access to learning for all students.
Our Customers
Trenton Public Schools, New Jersey
Knowles provided a one day course, Designing & Implementing Engaging Lessons, to 100 middle and high school math teachers. Followed by virtual coaching for 20 math teachers over the course of the school year to support their implementation.
Festus R-VI School District, Missouri
Knowles led a 3 day course, Promote Sensemaking with Science & Math Practices, to 13 district science teachers to support their ongoing implementation of NGSS standards into their curriculum.
Newton North High School, Massachusetts
Knowles conducted a three-day course, “Increase Participation: Strategies for Effective Groupwork,” for 20 high school science teachers. Following the course, instructors led 10 monthly virtual department meetings to support their implementation.
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
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Online Course 
Increasing Participation: Strategies for Effective Groupwork
7:00PM – 9:00PM ET 25.00 What was groupwork like for you when you were a student? Do you want it to look similar or different? Are you enthusiastic about the idea of your students working in groups?In this workshop, teachers will learn how to leverage groupwork to provide students with more learning opportunities. Teachers will gain insights into productive groupwork while reflecting on their current groupwork practices. Facilitated by experienced teachers, participants will leave with small, practical changes that can be implemented to make groupwork structures more productive for all students. Dates: September 25, 2024, October 2, 2024, October 9, 2024, October 16, 2024, October 23, 2024, October 30, 2024
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Online Workshop 
Mathematical Thinking to Deepen Physics Understanding
7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free Exploring the Science Practice of Mathematical Thinking to Deepen Physics Understanding Anchored in a foundational “Patterns & Inquiry” unit, the Patterns Approach to physics engages students in the work of scientists, including generating research questions, designing experiments, collecting data, identifying patterns, and using those patterns to successfully predict future data points. In this workshop, teachers will gain an overview of the Patterns Approach to physics, experience a Patterns-type lesson, and discuss how the Patterns Approach could be implemented in their classroom.
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Online Workshop 
Project-Based Learning Basics
7:30–9:00PM ET Free Understanding math and science enables citizens to make critical, informed decisions that support individual wellbeing and civic participation. We see project-based learning (PBL) as a highly effective way to address these challenges. In order to harness the potential of these courses to improve the lives of all students, teachers need specialized support in leveraging PBL in math and science. Come learn with us about some of the basics of PBL, such as entry events, end products, checkpoints, and other core components. Walk away with the next steps to begin implementing PBL in your class.
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