School District Learning

Knowles Professional Learning Differentiators

Teachers supporting teachers

We believe in the power of teachers learning from teachers, so all our programs involve experienced educators as designers, instructors, or coaches

Professional community development

Teaching can be isolating. All of our professional development services are designed to build a teacher community

Long-term support for sustainable change

Effective teacher professional development must be sustained and tied to classroom practice.

Dynamic Learning and Igniting Curiosity

They teach and model for teachers how to make their teaching more student-centered, fostering curiosity and increasing engagement in science and math.

Building Teacher Capacity


We understand the ever-evolving landscape of education. Our professional learning services are designed to be flexible and responsive, ensuring they can be tailored to meet the needs of schools and districts.

Our services engage participants and serve as a model for best teaching practices. They are designed to empower educators by demonstrating effective teaching methods, allowing participants to observe, practice, and integrate these techniques into their own teaching. Teachers leave our professional learning energized, motivated and valued as professionals.

Courses & Workshops


At Knowles we offer a variety of courses that we can customize for your school or district.  We offer one-, two- or three-day math and/or science specific professional learning that promote curiosity, increase student engagement and increase access to learning for all students.

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Our Customers

Trenton Public Schools, New Jersey

Knowles provided a one day course, Designing & Implementing Engaging Lessons, to 100 middle and high school math teachers. Followed by virtual coaching for 20 math teachers over the course of the school year to support their implementation.

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Festus R-VI School District, Missouri

Knowles led a 3 day course, Promote Sensemaking with Science & Math Practices, to 13 district science teachers to support their ongoing implementation of NGSS standards into their curriculum.

 

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Newton North High School, Massachusetts

Knowles conducted a three-day course, “Increase Participation: Strategies for Effective Groupwork,” for 20 high school science teachers. Following the course, instructors led 10 monthly virtual department meetings to support their implementation.

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Upcoming Courses & Workshops

  • Online Workshop
    Teaching Fellow and students working on a project at Knowles Teacher Initiative
    Virtual-Icon Exploring a Life Science Phenomenon through the Practices of Science
    7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

    In this workshop, teachers will explore a life science phenomenon to develop an understanding of how the practices of questioning, modeling, and data analysis support students in building content knowledge. Together teachers will consider places in their curriculum where phenomena and science practices can support students in building content knowledge.

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  • Online Workshop
    Virtual-Icon Project-Based Learning Basics
    7:30–9:00PM ET Free

    Understanding math and science enables citizens to make critical, informed decisions that support individual wellbeing and civic participation. We see project-based learning (PBL) as a highly effective way to address these challenges. In order to harness the potential of these courses to improve the lives of all students, teachers need specialized support in leveraging PBL in math and science. Come learn with us about some of the basics of PBL, such as entry events, end products, checkpoints, and other core components. Walk away with the next steps to begin implementing PBL in your class.

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  • Online Course
    Virtual Icon Designing & Implementing Engaging Lessons
    6:30 PM-8:30 EST 25.00

    Designing and modifying engaging learning experiences for students that are accessible, rigorous, and effective in strengthening students’ conceptual understanding can be challenging. Our course is designed for educators and equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to modify and implement learning experiences that cater to all students’ needs while promoting a deeper conceptual understanding of the content. Participants will learn strategies to orchestrate productive classroom discussions, ensuring that all students actively participate in authentic mathematics and science practices. By the end of the course, participants will apply a framework that will support them in creating engaging learning environments where every student sees themselves as capable “doers” of math and science.

    Wednesdays, September 24 – October 29, 2025

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