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
School District Learning
Knowles Professional Learning Differentiators
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.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
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In-Person Course 
AI Essentials for Educators
50 Discover how AI can enhance your teaching practice. In this course, you’ll explore practical applications of AI tools that can support both classroom instruction and behind-the-scenes tasks like lesson planning. We’ll provide hands-on opportunities to engage with AI and consider how it can be adapted to your specific teaching context. Whether you’re just starting out, or looking to deepen your AI literacy, you’ll leave equipped with tools and strategies to confidently incorporate AI into your teaching.
*Participants who attend all three days will receive a $100 gift card and a professional learning certificate.Learn More Register -
In-Person Course 
Discipline-Rich Project-Based Learning
50 Learn how project based learning (PBL) can support student engagement in learning complex content and practice standards in Math & Science. Participants will be equipped with a planning framework and tools to create engaging, real-world projects that support student learning and engagement in complex content and practice standards. By the end of the course, teachers will be better prepared to provide all students with access to rigorous math and science instruction through PBL, ultimately empowering their students to make informed decisions in their personal and civic lives.
*Participants who attend all three days will receive a $100 gift card and a professional learning certificate.Learn More Register -
In-Person Course 
Designing & Implementing Engaging Lessons
50 This course 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. 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.
*Participants who attend all three days will receive a $100 gift card and a professional learning certificate.Learn More Register
