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Transformative Teacher PD

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Educators Belong to Something Bigger Here

Our professional development programs and services blend immersive experiences with local partners, teacher-led training and a lasting network of support.

Together, these programs cultivate curiosity, relevance and innovation, inspiring teachers to advance their practice and model leadership for peers and students alike.

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Hours of PD provided by program alumni

What Sets Our PD Apart

Uplifting Teachers

We honor teachers’ expertise and invest in their growth. Our PD respects professionalism, builds belonging and is never “sit and get.” We help teachers stay, lead and thrive so schools improve, students connect learning to life and work and communities grow stronger.

Teacher-Led Professional Learning

Kenan Fellows Program alumni design and deliver PD grounded in classroom experience, giving teachers professional learning that is teacher-led, credible and responsive to what teachers need now.

Connection + Support

Teachers build a collaborative network of professional relationships they rely on for ideas, feedback and shared problem-solving — support that endures across classrooms, districts and career stages.

Industry Insight

Teachers gain a clearer understanding of regional career pathways, from high-wage, non-degree jobs to advanced training and STEM fields, so they can speak with authority about what opportunities exist right in their students’ communities.

Our Programs

Reigniting Teacher Passion

A conference to reignite your passion for teaching.

Kenan Fellows participate in professional development during the Summer Institute

Want to learn more?

Our program staff is here to help. Contact them for more information.

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Linda Dion

Program Coordinator