School District Learning

Knowles Professional Learning Differentiators

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

Professional community development

Teaching can be isolating. All of our professional development services are designed to build a teacher community

Long-term support for sustainable change

Effective teacher professional development must be sustained and tied to classroom practice.

Dynamic Learning and Igniting Curiosity

They teach and model for teachers how to make their teaching more student-centered, fostering curiosity and increasing engagement in science and math.

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 curiosity, increase student engagement and increase access to learning for all students.

See our full list of offerings 

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.

Learn More About Our Coaching Services

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.

 

View Our Professional Learning Offerings

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.

Learn More About Groupwork

Upcoming Courses & Workshops

  • Online Course
    Fellows discussing work together on laptops
    Virtual Icon Coaching for Teacher Development
    7:00PM – 9:00PM ET 25.00

    Are you ready to transform your skills and knowledge in instructional coaching? Discover how our dynamic course can help you build a strong foundation in coaching techniques, empowering you to support teachers’ professional growth and elevate their teaching practices. Our course supports administrators and teacher leaders in developing their instructional coaching skills through problem-solving, self-reflection, and meaning-making. Participants will learn about three coaching stances: Cognitive, Collaborative, and Consulting, which will serve as a framework for participants to develop specific coaching plans tailored to teachers at various experience levels and contexts. Participants will leave ready to implement specific coaching plans that cater to the diverse needs of teachers at all experience levels and contexts, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous professional growth within their schools. Whether you have plans to be a coach, or already a coach, join us and become a catalyst for positive change in education! To secure your spot in the course a $25 registration fee is required. As a token of our appreciation for your dedication as a teacher, and to thank you for investing your time with us, all participants who attend a minimum of 5 out of the 6 sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. We hope this small gesture not only shows our gratitude but also inspires you with new ideas to bring back to your classroom. REGISTRATION CLOSED – COURSE IS FULL

    Learn More
  • Online Workshop
    Virtual-Icon Actionable Norms for Effective Groupwork
    7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

    How can students learn to integrate their content knowledge with effective communication skills to solve meaningful and complex problems in a collaborative setting? In this workshop, teachers will learn strategies and principles for establishing a classroom culture of effective and meaningful student collaboration through the clear and intentional setting of actionable norms—working persistently, communicating productively, and taking risks. Leave this workshop with strategies that leverage the use of the actionable norms to encourage more students to effectively participate in groupwork activities.

    Learn More Register
  • Online Workshop
    Virtual-Icon Project Planning Pyramid Framework
    7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

    Project-based learning (PBL) can be utilized to engage students, but most importantly should be a powerful lever to provide rigorous mathematical and scientific experiences for students. Come learn with us about the Project Planning Pyramid Framework, a tool developed to strengthen the disciplinary content and practices present in projects, in order to help support all students in accessing rigorous math and science through your PBL courses. Walk away with key takeaways for your next project.

    Learn More Register