Facilitated Book Studies​

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Facilitated Book Studies

Put Research into Practice

Integrated Online, Collaborative, and Action-Oriented Professional Learning.

Facilitated Book Studies focus on a specific professional book and topic. Supporting components guide teachers and teacher leaders through a systematic yet flexible learning experience designed to maximize professional growth.

An Easy-to-Administer Plan Builds
Teacher Capacity around Relevant Topics

Supporting Teachers

  • Independently use a companion study guide to advance understandings of important knowledge and concepts read about in the professional book.
  • Apply new knowledge with authentic, classroom-based tasks.
  • Discuss salient chapter topics during live book sessions to clarify and deepen knowledge.

Supporting Administrators

  • Plan for success with an Implementation Map, which presents a session-by-session timeline outlining the entire process, including learning outcomes, session agendas, and independent study expectations.
  • Leverage step-by-step guidance with a Facilitator's Guide, which provides explicit support for leading the book study.

Conquering Dyslexia

The following resources are included:

  • Professional Book (1 per teacher and facilitator)
  • Study Guide (1 per teacher and facilitator)
  • Implementation Map (1 per teacher)
  • Facilitator’s Guide (1 per facilitator)
  • Presentation Slide Deck (1 per facilitator)

Optional Add-On: Let us facilitate the book study for you! Book study session can be facilitated by a certified PD Essentials specialist.

  • 60-minute virtual kick-off session (1 per book study)
  • 60-minute virtual BEC-facilitated sessions, 6-7 per book study)

Conscious Classrooms

The following resources are included:

  • Professional Book (1 per teacher and facilitator)
  • Study Guide (1 per teacher and facilitator)
  • Implementation Map (1 per teacher)
  • Facilitator’s Guide (1 per facilitator)
  • Presentation Slide Deck (1 per facilitator)

Optional Add-On: Let us facilitate the book study for you! Book study session can be facilitated by a certified PD Essentials specialist.

  • 60-minute virtual kick-off session (1 per book study)
  • 60-minute virtual BEC-facilitated sessions, 6-7 per book study

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