Professional Development
What We Do
WhyMaker is all about providing professional development for teachers that’s tailored to fit the exact needs of your organization.
For smooth execution, we work with school leaders to implement our proven process that determines an action plan to support teachers in meaningful and engaging professional growth.
What sets us apart? At WhyMaker, we recognize that the knowledge is already in the room with us, not at the front of the room. We empower educator's voices and knowledge to be honored and respected, while pushing them to move their instructional practices to the next level.
Our Research
- We follow the Standards for Professional Learning
- We use components of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in every professional learning experience
- We use coaching models set forth by Elena Augilar
- We follow research-based professional development strategies that have been proven to be successful
Step 1: Align
- Meet to learn more
- Understand needs and goals
- Define outcomes
- Align on moving forward
Step 2: Plan
- Assemble team of educational experts specific to your needs
- Set schedule and budget
- Share and approve proposal
Step 3: Design
- Design your personalized solution
- Use advanced tools and practices
- Ensure alignment
Step 4: Empower
- Build relationships
- Implement your personalized solution
- Adjust and support
- Share resources
- Empower teachers
Step 5: Review
- Evaluate feedback
- Celebrate success
- Plan for future needs
Our Principles
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We are teachers
Led by teachers, for teachers. As teachers, we understand the challenges they face and what's needed to overcome them. We always put teachers first and give them actionable, doable, and real-world content that is ready to use in class tomorrow.
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We personalize
We are fully present with clients in order to provide the personalized experience you deserve. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for every project by giving it a full service treatment and customizing the experience to meet the success criteria.
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We are flexible
We empower teachers with an open mindset, embracing innovation and sharing current trands. Our agility in responding to partner needs, coupled with research-based strategies, underscores our commitment to effective education.
