Professional

Learning
Solutions

2024–2025
Table of Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Professional Learning Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Solutions:

Cultivating Teacher Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Differentiation that Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Empowering Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Navigating Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Strategic Thinking & Planning . . . . . . . . . 10

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 No other organization has performed more school evaluations than Cognia®.
These evaluations give us deep insight into common areas for improvement in modern
day schooling.

We’ve designed innovative professional learning aligned with our research-based

performance standards to address these improvement needs. In contrast to the
fleeting impact of traditional professional development, our approach is rooted in
sustainable improvement. We stand alongside you for effective implementation and
ongoing success.

We hope you choose our transformative approach for your professional learning
experiences.

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Overview
A comprehensive approach to
professional learning
Each of our five solutions follows our professional
learning model that is built around full cycles for
improvement from ‘strategy and planning’ to ‘shared
Truly, I have found
learning’ to ‘impact and reflection’. We guide you through
every stage of the process, ensuring the desired change
in practice. When the model is followed with fidelity, you
the (Strategic
will experience measurable growth in the aligned Cognia
Performance Standards.
Thinking and

Blended learning offers flexibility

Planning) process
We designed our professional learning based on to be an authentic
research on effective adult learning. Led by Cognia
Learning Facilitators, professional learning unfolds way to reflect
through in-person sessions, virtual coaching, and
asynchronous learning in the Cognia Learning
on our current
Community—our online professional learning platform.

We also embed powerful tools into our model that lead performance and to
to data-informed decision-making, including:

• Observation tools that gauge the degree of student

plan systematically
engagement, agency, and self-efficacy in their
learning environment, along with the impact of
for improvement in
teacher-student interactions.
every area.”
• Student engagement surveys designed to measure
engagement through students’ responses to 21 items —Dr. Karen Barber, Superintendent
addressing their learning. Santa Rosa District Schools, FL

A fit for your unique needs

Our solutions are tailored to diverse needs and budgets, and they can be funded
through Title II. We provide three tiers of support, each intensifying to meet the
unique needs of your institution. Select the option that aligns seamlessly with
your goals to drive impactful educational outcomes.

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Professional Learning Model

STRATEGY &
PLANNING
FEEDBACK &
COACHING SHARED
LEARNING

IMPACT &
REFLECTION

IMPLEMENTATION

STRATEGY & PLANNING: Cognia experts collaborate with

organization leaders to design impactful improvement cycles.

SHARED LEARNING: Cognia delivers administrator and teacher

professional development that builds a clear understanding,
common vocabulary, and shared expectations for all.

IMPLEMENTATION: Cognia experts work with individuals and

teams to implement shared learning for desired outcomes.

FEEDBACK & COACHING: All participants receive support and

feedback that is timely and tied directly to daily practice.

IMPACT & REFLECTION: Cognia provides comprehensive

findings that facilitate data-informed decision-making.

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Cultivating Teacher Growth
Become more confident as a coach to teachers, provide Aligned Cognia
professional development in areas where they truly need it, and Performance Standards
ignite real instructional change with our Cultivating Teacher
Growth program. This experience creates the foundation for a Professional staff members
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dynamic learning environment by guiding leaders with robust receive the support they need
coaching and mentoring strategies. Our approach consists of: to strengthen their professional
practice.
• Setting explicit, high expectations for staff that resonate with
institutional objectives. 21 Instruction is characterized by
high expectations and learner-
• Tailoring coaching and mentoring programs to nurture educator
centered practices.
talent.
Leaders use data and input
• Harnessing meaningful data to refine instructional strategies. 24
from a variety of sources to
make decisions for learners’
and staff members’ growth and
well-being.

Who will participate?

• school level
Instructional coaches and
teachers

• system level
Directors of instruction and
similar roles

Talk to a professional learning expert

go.cognia.org/professional-learning

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Differentiation that Works
Adopt a comprehensive yet manageable framework of Aligned Cognia
differentiation that leverages teachers as the most effective Performance Standards
learning scaffolds for students. Differentiation that Works creates
a unified, clear understanding of differentiated instruction by Instruction is monitored and
eliminating confusion from mixed terminology, like RTI and 22
adjusted to advance and
MTSS, and bridges the gap between theory and practice. Our deepen individual learners’
experienced facilitators work with educators to elevate student knowledge and understanding
engagement and academic growth through: of the curriculum.
• Reframing the narrative around differentiation for clarity in Learners’ diverse academic
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and non-academic needs
are identified and effectively
• Aligning pedagogical approaches with responsive instructional
addressed through
practices for effective delivery.
appropriate interventions.
• Applying practical, classroom-centric learning cycles to ensure
fidelity of implementation.

• Utilizing analytics to monitor and adjust strategies accordingly.

Who will participate?

• school level
Leaders, instructional
coaches, and teachers

• system level
This program is implemented
at the school level only

Talk to a professional learning expert

go.cognia.org/professional-learning

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Empowering Students
Boost engagement and active learning in your classrooms by Aligned Cognia
prioritizing student agency. When teachers equip students to Performance Standards
manage their own learning, they’ll create a positive culture that is
responsive to individual student needs. Learners are immersed in
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an environment that fosters
We accomplish this by:
lifelong skills including
• Exploring teacher and student mindset. creativity, curiosity, risk taking,
collaboration, and design
• Helping educators understand the role of intellectual,
thinking.
behavioral, and emotional engagement.
Learners are immersed in an
• Developing strategies that encourage learner-centric 19
environment that promotes
classrooms, where voice and choice are prioritized.
and respects student voice
and responsibility for their
learning.

Learners engage in
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experiences that promote and
develop their self-confidence
and love of learning.

Who will participate?

• school level
Principals, assistant
principals, instructional
coaches, teachers,
and students

• system level
Directors of instruction and
roles related to school culture

Talk to a professional learning expert

go.cognia.org/professional-learning

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Navigating Change
Build leadership skills to respond to internal and external shifts Aligned Cognia
quickly with a data-driven self-assessment process. Guided by a Performance Standards
transformational leadership philosophy, a Cognia specialist will
facilitate reflection to identify areas of growth. This program is Professional staff members
designed to deliver benefits across five crucial areas essential for 12
implement curriculum and
enhancing school quality: instruction that are aligned
for relevancy, inclusion, and
• Leading strategic planning and leadership development
effectiveness.
• Ensuring the strategic use of resources
Leaders regularly evaluate
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• Fostering a positive student learning culture instructional programs and
organizational conditions
• Creating a staff culture of continuous improvement
to improve instruction and
• Providing targeted support for students and teachers advance learning.

Who will participate?

• school level
Principals and school-level
leaders

• system level
Superintendents and
leadership teams

Talk to a professional learning expert

go.cognia.org/professional-learning

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Strategic Thinking & Planning
Too often, strategic plans are compliance-based and fall short of Aligned Cognia
addressing core improvement areas. In our Strategic Thinking and Performance Standards
Planning program, Cognia experts equip leaders to better lead,
plan, and assess the effectiveness of strategic initiatives. Schools Learners’ well-being is at
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and districts move beyond compliance-based activities and work the heart of the institution’s
towards actualizing their vision for the future. guiding principles such as
mission, purpose, and beliefs.
We accomplish this by:
Leaders guide professional
• Cultivating leadership skills that prioritize and streamline 7
staff members in the
strategic initiatives.
continuous improvement
• Developing actionable strategic plans bound for long-term process focused on learners’
success. experiences and needs.
• Establishing multi-dimensional, results-oriented management Professional staff members
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infrastructures. integrate digital resources
that deepen and advance
• Integrating diverse data sources for comprehensive progress
learners’ engagement with
evaluation and adaptability.
instruction and stimulate their
curiosity.

Who will participate?

• school level
School-wide community
including principals, teachers,
students, and parents

• system level
Superintendents and key
stakeholders

Talk to a professional learning expert

go.cognia.org/professional-learning

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