PD: The Neuroscience Advantage
That Fuels Learning
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When you witness the “Aha” moments in your educators’ eyes in these professional development programs, you’ll understand why these aren’t just training sessions. You’ll be arming your staff with research-based approaches, neuroscience-backed tools, and strategies that work in real classrooms.
What If Your Teachers Could Harness the Power of the Brain?
Imagine your educators unlocking the full potential of every student by understanding how learning happens. Our PD offers practical, research-based insights into how the brain learns—empowering teachers to enhance their practices and improve student outcomes.
Built for the Teachers
Who Do It All
This isn’t about adding to their plate. It’s giving teachers the science-backed skills they need to:
- Capture attention and sustain engagement.
- Build critical student skills like memory retention and executive functioning.
- Reduce cognitive overload and foster resilience in the classroom.
Because when teaching aligns with how the brain learns, the results speak for themselves.
In-Person or Virtual Science of Learning T&L PD Workshops
Dynamic, in-person, or online sessions led by education and neuroscience experts to inspire and energize your educators.
- Workshop Formats:
- Full-day In-Person, (7 hours),
- Half-day In-Person, (3.5 hours)
- Virtual (2.5 hours)
- Core Content: Practical neuroscience principles, including neuroplasticity, memory retention, attention, motivation, stress management, and cognitive load reduction.
- Immediate Impact: Teachers leave with ready-to-use strategies to transform their classrooms the next day.
Science of Learning Self-Paced Micro-Course
The follow-on course to professional development workshops.A flexible program designed to deepen understanding and turn insights into actionable strategies. While it’s perfect for self-paced learning, Curriculum Directors can also use it as a guided resource for structured professional development across their teams.
- Three Mastery Levels: Build expertise with 12 concise videos per level, each averaging 8 minutes and focusing on key neuroscience principles.
- Tailored Topics: Customize learning by selecting focus areas such as memory retention, executive functioning, or fostering a growth mindset.
- Bonus Expert Insights: Gain valuable perspectives through exclusive interviews with leading neuroscience experts.
- Classroom-Ready Tools: Hands-on activities designed for immediate implementation, plus supplementary materials that deepen understanding and application.
- Support for Directors: A Director’s Guide is included to help curriculum leaders align the course with district goals and create actionable timelines.
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Take the First Step Toward Better Learning Outcomes
When your teachers succeed, your students do too. Equip your educators with strategies backed by neuroscience and designed for real classrooms.
Ready to bring this PD program to your district?
Why Choose CheckIT Learning’s Professional Development?
- Science You Can Trust: Rooted in cognitive research and designed to drive measurable results.
- Sustainable Success: From boosting retention to fostering a growth mindset, we deliver strategies that stick.
- Teacher-Friendly: Compact lessons, actionable takeaways, and no unnecessary complexity.
Exclusive Benefits for
CheckIT LMS Users
Schools using CheckIT Learning’s LMS gain free access to all PD videos and activities, amplifying the value for educators and students.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP DETAILS
Option 1: In-Person, Full-Day PD.
The Science of Learning: Teaching with the Brain in Mind
- Format: Full-day, 7-hour workshop.
- Key Topics:Neuroplasticity, memory retention, attention, motivation, stress management, cognitive load reduction, and fostering a growth mindset.
- Participant Outcomes:
- Gain a clear, research-based understanding of key brain processes related to learning.
- Enhance teaching practices by integrating evidence-based strategies to improve student memory, attention, and executive functioning.
- Foster a growth mindset, motivate students, and create a positive learning environment.
- Manage cognitive load and stress in the classroom to support student success.
- Includes All Topics: How the Brain Learns, Improve Student Retention, Capture and Sustain Student Attention, Foster Executive Functioning, Cultivate Growth Mindset, Boost Student Motivation, Avoid Cognitive Overload, Aid Stress Reduction.
- Detailed Description:
Dive into the fascinating science behind how the brain learns and adapts, providing educators with the tools to optimize their teaching practices. Understanding neuroplasticity and strategies for memory retention equips educators to optimize classroom strategies, creating more effective learning environments and improving student outcomes. Educators will gain insights into key cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and motivation, as well as practical tools to manage cognitive load, foster a growth mindset, and reduce stress in the classroom.
Option 2. In-Person, Half-Day PD
The Science of Learning: Unlocking the Brain’s Potential
- Format: Half-day, 3.5-hour workshop.
- Key Topics: Neuroplasticity and three customizable topics: memory retention, executive functioning, growth mindset, motivation, cognitive load, or stress reduction.
- Participant Outcomes:
- Gain a research-based understanding of key brain processes related to learning.
- Apply neuroscience concepts to refine and enhance teaching practices.
- Learn concrete strategies to implement immediately in classrooms, promoting teacher and student growth.
- Detailed Description:
Dive into the fascinating science behind how the brain learns and adapts, providing educators with the tools to optimize their teaching practices. Understanding neuroplasticity and strategies for memory retention equips educators to optimize classroom strategies, creating more effective learning environments and improving student outcomes. Educators will gain insights into key cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and motivation, as well as practical tools to manage cognitive load, foster a growth mindset, and reduce stress in the classroom. - Customize It!
- Already included: “How the Brain Learns” plus your choice of three additional topics from this selection:
- Improve Student Retention
- Capture and Sustain Student Attention
- Foster Executive Functioning
- Cultivate Growth Mindset
- Boost Student Motivation
- Avoid Cognitive Overload
- Aid Stress Reduction.
- Already included: “How the Brain Learns” plus your choice of three additional topics from this selection:
Option 3. Virtual Workshop
The Science of Learning: Unlocking the Brain's Potential
- Format: Virtual, 2.5-hour session.
- Key Topics: Core neuroscience concepts and two customizable focus areas.
- Participant Outcomes:
- Gain a research-based understanding of key brain processes related to learning.
- Apply neuroscience concepts to refine and enhance teaching practices.
- Learn concrete strategies to implement immediately in classrooms, promoting teacher and student growth.
- Detailed Description:
Educators discover how to unlock students' potential by understanding how brains learn. They receive a practical, research-based understanding of how the brain learns, focusing on enhancing teaching practices while applying neuroscience to improve student outcomes. - Customize It: Includes the topic of How the Brain Learns and your choice of two additional topics from this selection: Improve Student Retention, Capture and Sustain Student Attention, Foster Executive Functioning, Cultivate Growth Mindset, Boost Student Motivation, Avoid Cognitive Overload, Aid Stress Reduction.
Option 4. video lessons
Science of Learning Self-Paced Micro-Course
- Format: video lessons
- Key Features: Bonus expert interviews, practical classroom applications, and supplementary tools.
- Participant Outcomes:
- Self-paced, mastery-building content tailored for busy educators.
- Science of Learning Micro-Course: Level 1 - Exploration
12 Topics Covered in Videos:- The Power of Neuroplasticity: Basics of how the brain adapts and changes with learning.
- Growth Mindset and the Brain: How beliefs about ability shape learning outcomes.
- What is Memory?: Understanding how memory works in the learning process.
- The Role of Attention in Learning: Strategies to capture and sustain attention.
- Executive Functioning: Key to Academic Success: Planning, organization, and time management.
- The Art of Storytelling in Learning: Using narratives to enhance memory, motivation, and understanding.
- Spaced and Retrieval Learning: Design to remember.
- Teacher Self-Care: Stress and Resilience Strategies Ensuring educators model and maintain balance.
- Managing Student Behavior Through a Social-Emotional Lens: Triggers, Empathy, and Strategies for Positive Outcomes.
- Managing Stress for Better Learning: Understanding good vs. bad stress and teaching students simple techniques for reducing pre-test anxiety.
- Engagement in the Classroom: How to create a learning environment that captures interest.
- The Science of Motivation: Simple ways to engage students' intrinsic motivation.
FAQs
1. What makes these professional development workshops stand out for K-12 schools?
Our professional development workshops are rooted in neuroscience (the area of Science of Learning that focuses on how the brain learns) and designed to give K-12 teachers actionable, evidence-based strategies that improve student engagement, retention, and learning outcomes. These workshops go beyond generic training by focusing on how the brain learns best, helping educators unlock their students’ full potential.
2. Who are the Science of Learning workshops designed for?
Our workshops are ideal for Curriculum Directors, Principals, Administrators, and K-12 Teachers who want to implement research-based classroom strategies to increase student engagement and improve outcomes. These sessions are designed for schools and districts committed to teacher growth and student success.
3. What topics are covered in the Science of Learning workshops?
Key topics include:
- Neuroplasticity and how the brain learns
- Memory retention and recall strategies
- Fostering executive functioning and student motivation
- Reducing cognitive overload in the classroom
- Stress management techniques for teachers and students
- Cultivating a growth mindset in learners
4. What formats and durations are available for your PD workshops?
We offer flexible formats to meet the needs of busy educators:
- Full-day In-Person Workshops: 7 hours of immersive training.
- Half-day In-Person Workshops: 3.5 hours of focused learning.
- Virtual Workshops: 2.5 hours of convenient, high-impact online training.
5. What is the Science of Learning Self-Paced Micro-Course?
This flexible, on-demand program deepens understanding of neuroscience-based teaching strategies. Designed for busy educators, the course includes:
- Three mastery levels with 12 concise, 8-minute video lessons per level.
- Bonus expert interviews and practical classroom tools.
- A Director’s Guide for structured implementation and team-wide training.
6. How can Curriculum Directors guide team-wide learning with the Science of Learning Micro-Course?
Curriculum Directors can guide team-wide professional development by using the included Director’s Guide. This resource helps align training with district goals, create actionable timelines, and ensure consistent implementation of brain-based teaching strategies across classrooms.
7. What outcomes can teachers expect from these programs?
Teachers will:
- Gain confidence in applying science-based classroom strategies.
- Learn how to engage students more effectively and improve knowledge retention.
- Leave with practical tools they can implement immediately to boost student learning outcomes.
8. How do these workshops benefit K-12 students?
When teachers apply neuroscience-backed strategies, students benefit by:
- Staying engaged in lessons and retaining knowledge more effectively.
- Developing critical skills like attention, memory, and executive functioning.
- Building resilience and a growth mindset for long-term success.
9. Are these workshops available to schools not using CheckIT Learning’s LMS?
Yes! These workshops and the Self-Paced Micro-Course are available to all schools and districts. Schools using CheckIT Learning’s LMS gain free access to all PD videos and activities. Additionally, neuroscience best practices are embedded directly into the LMS, promoting consistent use and alignment of strategies across classrooms for greater impact.
10. How do we get started with Science of Learning professional development?
Getting started is easy. Contact us for a custom quote or explore our workshops and Self-Paced Micro-Course on our website to take the first step toward empowering your educators and transforming your classrooms.