Professional Development Options
Professional Development Options
All professional development can be customized to meet your organization's specific needs.
We offer a variety of courses on a range of topics, including:
Classroom Management
- Effective classroom management strategies
- Creating a positive learning environment
- Building relationships with students
- Disciplining students without harming relationships
- Managing challenging student behaviors
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Teaching students to identify and manage their emotions
- Helping students to develop healthy relationships
- Promoting social-emotional well-being in the classroom
- Supporting students who have experienced trauma
- Integrating SEL into the curriculum
Differentiated Instruction
- Meeting the needs of all learners
- Creating and managing differentiated learning activities
- Assessing student progress and adjusting instruction accordingly
- Working with students with disabilities
- Using technology to support differentiated instruction
Instructional Technology
- Using technology to enhance teaching and learning
- Integrating technology into the curriculum
- Creating and using engaging digital learning materials
- Using technology to assess student progress
- Promoting digital citizenship in the classroom
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Creating a culturally inclusive classroom
- Addressing bias in the classroom
- Teaching students about diversity and equity
- Supporting students of color and other marginalized groups
- Integrating DEI into the curriculum
Other Topics
- Effective teaching practices
- Assessment and grading
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum developmen
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Self-care for educators
Sample of Courses delivered by Holley and Associates:
Equity and Diversity for Educators
Course Description:
Equity and Diversity for Educators is a comprehensive course designed to provide foundational knowledge on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. The course aims to equip educators with the essential skills and competencies needed to create inclusive learning environments for all students, regardless of their backgrounds.
Participants will delve into the various aspects of diversity, including but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and socio-economic status. They will also explore the implications of equity and diversity for educational systems, policies, and practices.
Throughout the course, participants will examine unconscious biases, micro-aggressions, and other forms of discrimination that can negatively impact the learning experiences of students. They will learn strategies for promoting equity and diversity across the curriculum, including through inclusive teaching practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and social-emotional learning.
By the end of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of the critical role that equity and diversity play in education. They will be better equipped to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments that enable all students to thrive.
Equity and Diversity for Educators
Course Description:
Equity and Diversity for Educators is a comprehensive course designed to provide foundational knowledge on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. The course aims to equip educators with the essential skills and competencies needed to create inclusive learning environments for all students, regardless of their backgrounds.
Participants will delve into the various aspects of diversity, including but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and socio-economic status. They will also explore the implications of equity and diversity for educational systems, policies, and practices.
Throughout the course, participants will examine unconscious biases, micro-aggressions, and other forms of discrimination that can negatively impact the learning experiences of students. They will learn strategies for promoting equity and diversity across the curriculum, including through inclusive teaching practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and social-emotional learning.
By the end of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of the critical role that equity and diversity play in education. They will be better equipped to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments that enable all students to thrive.
Implicit Bias for Educators
Course Description:
This course is designed to help educators understand and recognize implicit biases that may exist within their teaching practices, and develop strategies to overcome them. Implicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that shape our perceptions and judgments towards individuals or groups based on their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics. Unfortunately, these biases can negatively impact student learning, engagement, and performance.
In this course, we will explore the concept of implicit bias and its effects on students and teachers. We will discuss the importance of creating an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse perspectives and experiences. Participants will learn evidence-based techniques and strategies to interrupt and reduce implicit bias and microaggressions in their classrooms or schools. We will also review resources and frameworks that educators can use to assess and measure their progress in creating an equitable learning environment for all students.
By the end of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how implicit biases impact their teaching practices and will have developed the skills and techniques necessary to create a more inclusive learning environment for their students. This course is essential for educators looking to improve their effectiveness and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.
Implicit Bias for Educators
Course Description:
This course is designed to help educators understand and recognize implicit biases that may exist within their teaching practices, and develop strategies to overcome them. Implicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that shape our perceptions and judgments towards individuals or groups based on their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics. Unfortunately, these biases can negatively impact student learning, engagement, and performance.
In this course, we will explore the concept of implicit bias and its effects on students and teachers. We will discuss the importance of creating an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse perspectives and experiences. Participants will learn evidence-based techniques and strategies to interrupt and reduce implicit bias and microaggressions in their classrooms or schools. We will also review resources and frameworks that educators can use to assess and measure their progress in creating an equitable learning environment for all students.
By the end of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how implicit biases impact their teaching practices and will have developed the skills and techniques necessary to create a more inclusive learning environment for their students. This course is essential for educators looking to improve their effectiveness and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.
Trauma-Informed Practice for Educators
Course Description:
This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support students who have experienced trauma. Trauma can have a profound impact on a student’s ability to learn and engage in the classroom. Educators who understand the impact of trauma on a student’s behavior and academic performance will be better equipped to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
Participants in this course will learn about the prevalence of trauma and its effects on the brain and behavior. They will learn about trauma-informed approaches to teaching and strategies for creating safe and supportive classrooms. We will explore the use of mindfulness practices, self-care, and restorative justice techniques to promote healing and resilience in students who have experienced trauma.
Through interactive activities and case studies, participants will have the opportunity to practice implementing trauma-informed practices and strategies in the classroom. This course will also cover legal and ethical considerations related to trauma-informed practice, including privacy laws and mandated reporting.
By the end of this course, educators will have a deeper understanding of trauma and how it affects students in the classroom. They will also have practical tools and strategies for creating a supportive and healing learning environment for all students.
You want to be a National School of Character
Course Description
This course will provide school leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders with the knowledge and skills they need to create a school that is a National School of Character. The course will cover the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education, as well as specific strategies for implementing these principles in the school setting.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of character education in schools
- Identify the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education
- Develop a plan for implementing the 11 Principles in their school
- Create a school culture that is supportive of character development
- Assess the effectiveness of their school's character education program
Course Content
The course will cover the following topics:
- The importance of character education in schools
- The 11 Principles of Effective Character Education
- Strategies for implementing the 11 Principles in the school setting
- Creating a school culture that is supportive of character development
- Assessing the effectiveness of a school's character education program
Course Format
The course will be delivered in a blended format, with both online and in-person components. The online component will consist of self-paced modules that cover the course content. The in-person component will consist of a facilitated workshop where participants will have the opportunity to discuss the course content and work on developing a plan for implementing the 11 Principles in their school.
Course Requirements
To successfully complete the course, participants must:
- Complete all of the online modules
- Participate in the in-person workshop
- Submit a reflection paper on their learning
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of character education in schools
- Identify the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education
- Develop a plan for implementing the 11 Principles in their school
- Create a school culture that is supportive of character development
- Assess the effectiveness of their school's character education program
- Audience
This course is intended for school leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders who are interested in creating a National School of Character.
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