Ongoing Professional Development
Campus/District Consultation
A Seidlitz Education consultant collaborates with campus and district leadership to assess needs and tailor follow-up plans that align with existing goals and initiatives. These consultations typically occur in full-day increments but can be adjusted to half-day sessions as needed.
Peer-to-Peer Observations
A small group of teachers observes a colleague’s class, collects data based on a predetermined goal, and engages in a structured debrief led by a Seidlitz Education consultant. To encourage open dialogue, administrators typically do not participate in these discussions.
Mini-Trainings During Planning Periods
A Seidlitz Education consultant provides short, customized training sessions during teachers’ planning periods to strengthen instructional strategies and implementation.
One-on-One Classroom Modeling
A Seidlitz Education consultant demonstrates a strategy in the classroom, allowing the teacher to observe or co-teach. Pre- and post-observation conferences provide opportunities for reflection and refinement.
Fishbowl-Style Modeling
A Seidlitz Education consultant models a strategy while teachers observe, ensuring they gain insight into effective implementation. Pre-conference discussions establish objectives, while post-observation conferences allow for deeper analysis of the approach. To maintain classroom flow, observer groups are kept small.
Strategy Practice (“At Bats”)
A Seidlitz Education consultant facilitates strategy practice during planning periods, offering coaching and modeling to refine instructional techniques.
Guided Planning Sessions
A Seidlitz Education consultant collaborates with teachers, coaches, and curriculum writers to integrate strategies into existing or upcoming lesson plans.
Video Footage Review
Teachers record their instruction and analyze the footage in one-on-one or small-group reflections facilitated by a Seidlitz Education consultant. These sessions support self-assessment and instructional growth.
Coach Training & Practice
A Seidlitz Education consultant trains coaches to better support multilingual learners and enhances their ability to guide teachers effectively. Coaching conversation practice sessions provide real-time modeling and feedback to strengthen their mentoring skills.