Instructional Practices
Professional Development
Strong professional Development helps teachers grow step by step. It includes learning the theory, practicing with feedback, seeing strategies modeled, and getting coaching in the classroom. When teachers use these strategies every day, students learn more and succeed.
Teacher Success = Student Success
Student success starts with strong teaching. The quality of instruction and lesson design directly impacts student learning. When instructional practices are inconsistent, learning suffers. When a clear, standardized method is used consistently, student achievement improves.
Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) is one of the most effective methods for teaching new material—especially for struggling learners.
Professional Development is most effective when teachers:
Practice strategies during the workshop
Practice strategies in their own classrooms
Workshop Practice
Teachers should actively rehearse new strategies with colleagues during training. Practicing in small groups helps build confidence and prepares teachers for real implementation.
Classroom Practice
Without classroom support, new strategies often fade after a few attempts. Ongoing support helps teachers move through the “implementation dip” and build lasting skill.
Effective Professional Development includes:
A live classroom demonstration
Time for teachers to practice with students
Coaching and feedback
Learning a new strategy is like learning to drive. The workshop is the empty parking lot. The classroom is real traffic.
The goal is automaticity—using effective strategies with confidence and ease. This happens through repetition, practice, and support.
Special Report
Turn Professional Development Into Classroom Success
Professional development works best when teachers practice, receive coaching, and see strategies modeled. Learn how Explicit Direct Instruction ensures classroom-ready skills, stronger student outcomes, and lasting teacher impact.
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Services
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See other workshops and trainings that can support your school or district. DataWORKS professional development is more than just talk and listen. Teachers practice real strategies they can use right away. After the first training, we show these strategies in your teachers’ classrooms with their students to help them succeed.