Professional Development

Milestone C is Focused on Building a Community of Educators who are Supported, Confident and Knowledgeable

Workshop Professional DevelopmentProfessional educators teach the program (to the teachers) in an interactive workshop to simulate the intended implementation style in the classroom 
Workshops equip teachers with curricula overview, tech knowledge, and experience so they can confidently implement the program 
Gain an understanding of Milestone C’s “Non-Linear Learning” philosophy where students learn by doing and are encouraged to try, fail, learn, and then try again 
Implementation SupportMilestone C will help ensure a seamless implementation by providing the course curriculum, all necessary equipment & hardware, and comprehensive training for those who will be teaching the course(s) 
Provide continuous support to stand up the course, including full access to our professional educators for feedback, troubleshooting and additional insights 
All teachers have access to our Professional Learning Community (Slack), where topics are openly discussed and best practices exchanged 
In-Action CoachingOngoing support is available beyond standard teacher training
Bi-weekly check-ins
Monthly meetings to review progress and provide guidance
Co-teach a lesson with the educator 
Make scheduled classroom visits (live or virtual) to interact with students and offer additional perspective on the material 

Focused Professional Development Programs

Milestone C is proud to offer these one-of-a-kind, high-impact Professional Development (PD) programs for educators at the school and district level. We look forward to conducting a free consultation to find the best professional fit for your teachers, department chairs, and administrators. All professional development programs are delivered through prior coordination with school/district administration so we can tailor the training to meet your specific organizational objectives.

Professional Learning for Educators

Overview

For educators to become proficient in teaching Milestone C curricula, they must become comfortable with the content as well as our philosophies of teaching the curricula. Our Professional Learning is a blend of Workshop and In-Action experiences designed to do just that. Workshops give educators a focused overview of the curricula presented by the developers in the way it is meant to be taught. We then provide ongoing support for educators as they put these learnings into practice with their students in the classroom.

Educator Workshops

Our Educator Workshops are intended to create a foundation for the teachers who will be delivering Milestone C curricula in their classrooms. Milestone C programs are built around our “Non-Linear Learning” philosophy. The material is student-centric, fostering critical thinking and collaboration through project-based learning. In our workshops, teachers will learn through immersive experiences in a non-traditional, open-ended style. Teachers will experience the course as students will, providing them with a first-hand perspective that is needed to truly understand the intended process. The outcome is educators who are comfortable and confident while presenting the course content and understand that these programs were designed for continuous learning–by students and teachers alike. Their mission is to guide the students, encourage trial and error, and emphasize the importance of learning from each other.

In-Action Coaching

In addition to the standard Workshop style training, Milestone C professionals will provide coaching in several forms. First, we will be available for bi-weekly check-ins and monthly meetings where we will answer questions on the curriculum, review teacher experiences and challenges, and provide guidance on pacing. In addition, we will help with lesson planning and visit classrooms to experience the individual class dynamics and provide timely feedback to assist student learning. Finally, we can schedule time upon request to co-teach a lesson with the educator or simply be available for student interaction to provide a different perspective on the material students are learning.