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Britannica’s Professional Learning programs offer tailored support to elevate educational practices, enhance student outcomes, and create supportive learning environments.
For over 40 years, Britannica has supported teachers in over 100 countries by tailoring programs that cater to their specific needs such as elevating best teaching practices, improving student outcomes, and creating an environment where learners can thrive.
Partner with us to map curriculum, align to standards, and build capacity with targeted programs and initiatives.
Understanding the Science of Reading in the Early Childhood Classroom: A 4-Part Cohort
Course Description: As children discover the world and venture into language development, emerging readers require early learning instruction that prioritizes and emphasizes fundamental skills to foster success in confidence and reading. In this flexible, four-part workshop, we blend the science of reading with the science of effective teaching, emphasizing the importance of adopting an explicit and systematic approach to literacy.
Together, we delve into key reading skills of early learners such as listening and reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, vocabulary acquisition, letter and sound recognition, and phonics and spelling. Participants also uncover ready-to-use instructional materials that complement the core curriculum to provide consistent teaching practices and infuse an element of fun into early childhood classrooms.
Each session focuses on evidence-based strategies that introduce reading pillars and the hierarchical approach to literacy acquisition.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
12 hours on-site (four 3-hour interactive sessions)* or 8 hours online (four 2-hour sessions)
Format:
In-person (preferred for maximum tactile experiences) and virtual
Flexible:
Sessions can be purchased separately or as a four-part cohort. Course delivery can be customized to fit customer needs.
Audience:
Teachers, administrators, and support staff in early childhood classrooms and schools, early childhood centers, Head Start programs, and additional early childhood environments.
Note:
*Recommended for best results; however, duration and format can be modified as needed.
Understanding the Science of Reading in the K–3 Classroom: A 4-Part Cohort
Course Description: As children progress along their reading journey, they develop the foundational literacy skills they acquired in early childhood. This flexible, interactive, four-part workshop integrates science of reading research findings with evidence-based approaches to reading instruction.
Participants will explore essential skills for developing readers, including alphabetic principles, decoding and encoding, vocabulary acquisition, and language comprehension. Additionally, this workshop delves into ready-to-use instructional materials that align with your core curriculum and promote consistent teaching practices that add enjoyable elements to your classroom.
In each multi-hour, interactive session, we will focus on evidence-based strategies to build essential reading skills.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
12 hours on-site (four 3-hour interactive sessions)* or 8 hours online (four 2-hour sessions)
Format:
In-person (preferred for maximum tactile experiences) and virtual
Flexible:
Sessions can be purchased separately or as a four-part cohort. Course delivery can be customized to fit customer needs.
Audience:
Teachers, administrators, and support staff in K–3 classrooms and schools
Note:
*Recommended for best results; however, duration and format can be modified as needed.
Cultivating Curiosity and Inclusivity Through Play
Course Description: Explore how to pair real-world and imaginative play with rich, nonfiction text to motivate students to build curiosity and develop self-generated questions about topics of greatest interest to them. In this workshop, educators will learn the power of play in developing inclusive and affirming learning environments.
This course incorporates Play Matters content from award-winning educator, author, emotional health consultant, and keynote speaker Hannah Beach.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
Format:
In-person and virtual
Audience:
Teachers, administrators, and support staff at early childhood centers, Head Start programs, and after-school programs
Pairings:
This course pairs with Britannica Kids’ Encyclopedia and 5-Minute Really True Stories publications.
Integrating Nonfiction Into Play
Course Description: Unpack the neuroscience behind young children’s developing minds and explore key strategies to engage children in the reading process. In this workshop, educators will learn how to make learning to read a nurturing and confidence-building experience while building the foundations for language, social, emotional, and early literacy development through engaging nonfiction stories.
This course incorporates Play Matters content from award-winning educator, author, emotional health consultant, and keynote speaker Hannah Beach.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
Format:
In-person and virtual
Audience:
Teachers, administrators, and support staff at early childhood centers, Head Start programs, and elementary schools
Pairings:
This course pairs with Britannica Kids’ Encyclopedia and 5-Minute Really True Stories publications.
Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood
Course Description: The research is clear: Young children learn best through play. In this workshop, participants unpack the science behind why play is the perfect medium for young children to learn about their world. The session explores how play increases natural curiosity and engagement with learning, helps children develop literacy and communication skills, lowers anxiety and aggression, builds resilience, and fosters social and emotional health.
Our expert trainers provide key strategies to support a nourishing play-based environment along with practical applications and playful activities we can use to support children in deepening and digesting their learning. Discover fluid, nonlinear, and indirect ways to empower young children in the way they learn and grow best—through play! Unpack practical strategies to integrate different kinds of play into early learning to encourage curiosity and support healthy emotional and language development.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
Format:
In-person and virtual
Audience:
Early childhood educators, including childcare staff, Head Start programs, Pre-K teachers, and teachers aides
Pairings:
This course pairs with Britannica School (Early Elementary) and ImageQuest Jr.
Early Learning and the Science of Reading
Course Description: As children develop language and discover the world around them, they begin to establish letter and sound recognition and build vocabulary. This is when book and print awareness begins. Decades of evidence-based research and brain science show that children learn best through explicit and systematic literacy instruction.
This comprehensive workshop explores approaches to skills such as listening comprehension, phonemic awareness, vocabulary acquisition, letter and sound recognition, phonics, spelling, reading comprehension, and text fluency. In this interactive session, participants will examine brain development, the hierarchy of literacy acquisition, and the five key pillars of the Science of Reading.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
Format:
In-person and virtual
Audience:
Early childhood educators, including childcare staff, Head Start programs, Pre-K teachers, and teachers aides
Pairings:
This course pairs with Britannica School (Early Elementary and Elementary), ImageQuest, and ImageQuest Jr.
Supporting English Learners Through Rich Text and Media
Course Description: Participants will explore how to successfully support English-language learners by integrating rich resources and strategies into their curriculum. The session will provide participants with an opportunity to engage in meaningful, collaborative discussions while navigating diverse multimedia resources to demonstrate rich and authentic teaching and learning experiences for educators and students.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
Format:
In-person and virtual
Audience:
Instructional staff, including teachers, librarians, and administrators
Pairings:
This course pairs with Britannica School and Expedition: Learn!
Leading with Equity
Course Description: This session centers around building a positive, culturally responsive school culture and is designed as a concise course exclusively for institutional leadership. Leaders identify effective, research-based practices that strengthen relationships among teachers, students, and staff through engaging, collaborative activities. In addition, educators are equipped with the appropriate tools and strategies to encourage culturally responsive practices within classrooms, across entire schools, and throughout local communities, creating a positive and empowering school environment.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
3 hours on-site* or 2.5 hours online
Format:
In-person* and virtual
Audience:
School and district leaders
Note:
*Recommended for best results; however, duration and format can be modified as needed.
Culturally Responsive Instruction in Early Childhood
Course Description: Educators examine the nature of culturally responsive instruction and research-based strategies that support early childhood development. Participants uncover the elements of play through a culturally responsive lens while incorporating social and emotional learning habits and selecting books and resources that best support inclusivity and celebrate diversity. This session also dives into the competencies needed to begin building a culturally responsive framework that integrates elements such as literacy, rituals, and routines as well as methods to apply these practices into teaching and learning.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
12 hours (four 3-hour sessions tailored to educator/institution needs)*
Format:
In-person* and virtual
Audience:
Educators and administrators
Note:
*Recommended for best results; however, duration and format can be modified as needed.
Culturally Responsive Instruction for Educators
Course Description: This four-part session focuses on building a positive and culturally responsive school climate and culture. Participants identify effective, research-based practices that strengthen relationships among teachers, students, and staff through engaging, collaborative activities. Educators are equipped with tools and strategies to encourage culturally responsive practices within classrooms, across entire schools, and throughout local communities to create a positive and empowering school environment.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
12 hours (four 3-hour sessions tailored to educator/institution needs)*
Format:
In-person* and virtual
Audience:
School staff and administrators
Note:
*Recommended for best results; however, duration and format can be modified as needed.
Culturally Responsive Climate and Culture
Course Description: These professional-learning sessions focus on building a positive and culturally responsive school climate and culture. This course follows the Culturally Responsive Instruction for Educators course and extends to include support staff, classroom aides, and community members. Participants identify effective, research-based practices that strengthen relationships among teachers, students, and staff through engaging, collaborative activities. Educators are equipped with tools and strategies to encourage culturally responsive practices within classrooms, across entire schools, and throughout local communities, creating a positive and empowering school environment.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
12 hours (four 3-hour sessions tailored to educator/institution needs)*
Format:
In-person* and virtual
Audience:
School staff and administrators, teacher assistants, coordinators, community members
Note:
*Recommended for best results; however, duration and format can be modified as needed.
Bringing Unconscious Bias to the Conversation
Course Description: Through personal reflection and open discussion, this workshop focuses on understanding the definition and impact of unconscious bias. Participants are encouraged to increase their own personal awareness and consider how bias may show up in their lives and interactions with others. The workshop explores the skills and language necessary to promote culturally inclusive and equitable learning environments.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
Format:
In-person and virtual
Audience:
Early childhood educators, including childcare staff, Head Start programs, Pre-K teachers, and teacher's aides
Pairings:
This course pairs with Britannica School (Early Elementary and Elementary), ImageQuest, and ImageQuest Jr.
Amplifying the Unheard Voices of American History
Course Description: This session provides a tiered perspective on American history by highlighting marginalized groups to better understand the complexities of modern American society. Participants will engage in small and large group discussions and reflection throughout the session while navigating United States cultural history, from personal and local perspectives to broader, global viewpoints. Attendees will discuss how they can encourage students to ask questions, conduct research, and broaden their horizons through multimodal instruction.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
Format:
In-person and virtual
Audience:
Instructional staff, including teachers, librarians, and administrators
Pairings:
This course pairs with Britannica School, Britannica Escolar, Britannica Library, Britannica Academic, and Britannica Expedition: Learn!
Project-Based Learning
Course Description: This four-part cohort immerses educators in Project-Based Learning (PBL) foundational principles and best practices taught by PBL-certified educators at Britannica Education. Participants will engage in a hands-on, collaborative learning experience that will span critical aspects of PBL, from understanding the principles and how it enhances student learning to project design and assessment. Come away equipped with the tools and knowledge to reimagine and transform classrooms into dynamic, student-centered learning environments.
Course Outcomes:
Duration:
12 hours on-site (four 3-hour interactive sessions)*
Format:
In-person* and virtual
Audience:
K–12 teachers, teacher leaders, and instructional leadership team members
Note:
*Recommended for best results; however, duration and format can be modified as needed.
Course Description: Specially designed for educators who teach intermediate and secondary courses, this interactive session helps teachers build targeted learning tasks to support unique student literacy needs without sacrificing curricular needs. Learn how high-quality digital content, including Britannica’s trusted, content-rich digital solutions, can be used to reach all learners and build supportive literacy skills in intermediate and secondary science. This session also emphasizes comprehension strategies and cross-curricular vocabulary skills.
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
In-person* and virtual
Instructional staff, including teachers, librarians, and administrators
This course pairs with Britannica School, Britannica Escolar, and Britannica Expedition: Learn!
Note:
*Recommended for best results; however, duration and format can be modified as needed.
Course Description: Explore the skill sets necessary for students to understand information needs and develop information literacy. In this workshop, participants will discover targeted learning tasks that empower students to determine how to locate, evaluate, and use information. Educators will receive a five-step guide that seamlessly teaches vital skills students will apply to research, both in their current school settings and in their future college and career journeys.
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
In-person and virtual
Instructional staff, including teachers, librarians, and administrators
This course pairs with Britannica School (Early Elementary and Elementary) and ImageQuest Jr.
Course Description: Students today are faced with unprecedented challenges in determining fact from fake, as they are bombarded with misinformation and disinformation through conventional and social media. As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced and prevalent, these challenges grow more difficult and complex. In this session, educators will explore trusted, content-rich resources, including Britannica School’s curated resource packs and lesson plans, that support student research, media literacy fundamentals, misinformation and disinformation concepts, and action plans to determine fact from fake.
One 3-hour on-site session + one 2-hour online session
In-person and virtual
Instructional staff, including teachers, librarians, and administrators
This course pairs with Britannica School and Britannica Expedition: Learn!
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