For Teachers, By Teachers
Professional learning for teachers: Course, workshops, and coaching
Key Knowles Academy Features
School & District Learning
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. Teachers leave our professional learning energized, motivated and valued as professionals.
Coaching
Knowles Coaching pairs teachers with certified coaches from the Knowles Coaching Network for a full school year. These coaches are trained to address the teacher’s specific needs using three stances: cognitive, collaborative, and consulting.
Courses & Workshops
We offer both in-person and online courses for all teachers. Our online courses include six-week options with the opportunity to earn graduate credit through SNHU, as well as 90-minute workshops. Additionally, we offer three-day in-person courses for more in-depth engagement and learning.
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
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In-Person Course 
AI Essentials for Educators
50 Discover how AI can enhance your teaching practice. In this course, you’ll explore practical applications of AI tools that can support both classroom instruction and behind-the-scenes tasks like lesson planning. We’ll provide hands-on opportunities to engage with AI and consider how it can be adapted to your specific teaching context. Whether you’re just starting out, or looking to deepen your AI literacy, you’ll leave equipped with tools and strategies to confidently incorporate AI into your teaching.
*Participants who attend all three days will receive a $100 gift card and a professional learning certificate.Learn More Register -
In-Person Course 
Discipline-Rich Project-Based Learning
50 Learn how project based learning (PBL) can support student engagement in learning complex content and practice standards in Math & Science. Participants will be equipped with a planning framework and tools to create engaging, real-world projects that support student learning and engagement in complex content and practice standards. By the end of the course, teachers will be better prepared to provide all students with access to rigorous math and science instruction through PBL, ultimately empowering their students to make informed decisions in their personal and civic lives.
*Participants who attend all three days will receive a $100 gift card and a professional learning certificate.Learn More Register -
In-Person Course 
Designing & Implementing Engaging Lessons
50 This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to modify and implement learning experiences that cater to all students’ needs while promoting a deeper conceptual understanding of the content. By the end of the course, participants will apply a framework that will support them in creating engaging learning environments where every student sees themselves as capable “doers” of math and science.
*Participants who attend all three days will receive a $100 gift card and a professional learning certificate.Learn More Register
Resources
Integrating Social Justice Issues in Science Classrooms
As the world faced COVID-19 and racial injustice, a science teacher sought ways to address racism in the classroom. Inspired by the connection between redlining and urban heat islands, they developed a physics unit on thermal energy tied to social justice. This led to creating resources and a course to empower teachers to integrate real-world issues into STEM education.
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The Power of Coaching
Typically, coaching meetings are conversational, with the Coach employing skills of deep listening, strategic paraphrasing, and asking questions to clarify, organize, and probe the Coachee’s thinking. Knowles Coaches effectively match their coaching stance (consulting, collaborative, and cognitive) to the needs of the Coachee so that the Coachee feels empowered to improve the educational experiences of their students and sustain their love for the profession.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What professional learning opportunities for teachers does Knowles offer?
Knowles offers professional learning for teachers through online courses, online workshops, in-person courses, school and district partnerships, and year-long coaching. Each learning experience is designed and led by teachers for teachers.
Programs focus on helping teachers move from teacher-centered to student-centered instruction, strengthen teaching practices, increase student engagement, and support for more equitable learning in STEM classrooms. Schools and districts can also bring in customized one-, two-, or three-day professional development experiences tailored to local needs.
Are there online professional development options for teachers?
Yes. Knowles Academy offers online professional development for teachers through six-week online courses and shorter virtual workshops. All online courses include the opportunity to earn graduate credit through SNHU.
Current examples include AI Essentials for Educators, Engineering to Empower, and Promote Engagement in Math through Lesson Design. These options are designed for teachers who want flexible learning they can apply directly in their classrooms, especially in math and science.
Does Knowles offer professional development for math and science teachers?
Yes. Knowles is especially focused on professional development for math and science teachers. Its professional learning is designed and delivered by math and science educators, and its offerings include subject-specific workshops, coaching, and school or district learning experiences.
Schools and districts can bring in one-, two-, or three-day math and science professional learning focused on increasing curiosity, student engagement, and access to learning. Coaching is also specifically designed for math and science teachers who want individualized support.
What does it cost to bring a Knowles PD to my school or district?
Knowles offers customized versions of our courses and workshop online and in person for schools. The costs vary depending on level of customization and number of teachers we’re serving. Starting costs for PDs are: $1000 for a 90 minute online workshop, $4500 for a one day PD, $7000 for a 2 day PD , and $9000 for a 3 consecutive day PD.
What makes Knowles professional development effective for teachers?
Knowles provides effective professional development by centering teachers’ learning from teachers, building professional community, connecting learning to classroom practice, and providing support over time rather than treating PD as a one-time event. The work is designed to help teachers make instruction more student-centered, spark curiosity, and increase engagement in math and science.