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Proactive Practices

Foster collaboration among educators to better understand students’ diverse educational needs. By working together, teachers can share innovative teaching strategies, identify common challenges, and develop tailored solutions that address the unique learning styles and backgrounds of each student. This collaborative approach not only enhances the educational experience but also builds a supportive community of educators committed to continuous improvement and student success.

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The Compass Approach to Preventative Practices

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Co-Teaching Training

Co-Teaching is an educational method that involves two certified teachers working together in a shared classroom. They work together to plan lessons, deliver instruction, assess student progress and manage activities. The specialists at Compass provide trainings to partner teachers prior to the Co-Teaching experience, and continues with check-ins and classroom observation.

Co-Teaching Coaching

Throughout Co-Teaching training, our coaches will provide ongoing support. We accomplish this for our partners by developing solid relationships, as well as structuring protocols for proper planning and instruction delivery.

Classroom Management

Classroom management is essential for maximizing instructional time while creating a student-centered environment. This helps students feel safe, engaged and empowered to reach their full potential inside and outside of the classroom. The team at Compass provides a variety of training opportunities, laying the foundation through carefully planned processes and procedures to ensure fair access to learning, ultimately helping teachers create a rich classroom environment.

Collaborative Culture

In today’s schools there is a need for more engaging and meaningful learning experience. Teachers are expected to motivate, encourage, excite, energize and promote the most reluctant of learners. But they can’t do this by themselves. It requires the involvement of everyone connected to the school system, from the students to its community members. Compass wants to help lead educational communities through the discussions necessary to inspire a spirit of cooperation, mutual respect and shared responsibility.

PROACTIVE PRACTICES

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  • Collaborative teaching in co-taught classrooms involves multiple educators working together to deliver tailored guidance and assistance to students with diverse needs. These trainings will teach you how to leverage various teaching styles and perspectives. This approach ensures that every student’s needs are addressed, fostering an immersive and stimulating learning atmosphere.

  • Our coaches will provide ongoing support throughout co-teaching training. We accomplish this for our partners by developing solid relationships and structuring protocols for proper planning and instruction delivery.

  • Effective classroom management is crucial for optimizing instructional time and fostering a student-centered environment. This approach helps students feel secure, involved, and motivated to achieve their full potential both in and out of the classroom. Compass offers a range of training opportunities, establishing a solid foundation through thoughtfully planned processes and procedures to ensure equitable access to learning. Ultimately, this helps teachers create a dynamic classroom environment.

  • Today’s schools require more engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Teachers are expected to motivate and inspire even the most reluctant learners, but they can’t do it alone. It requires the involvement of everyone connected to the school system, from students to community members. Compass helps guide educational communities through discussions that inspire cooperation, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.

  • In this workshop, learn how to create and implement strategies for a collaborative classroom with at least one certified staff member and one or more non-certified support staff. This could involve pairs of certified teachers teaching together without co-planning time, paraprofessionals, parent volunteers, high school mentors, or any classroom personnel who have a good understanding of student needs. Participants will learn about co-teaching models and data collection tools.

  • Enhance your expertise in managing student behaviors with our Behavior Coaching program. Receive personalized coaching, observations, and small group or 1-on-1 training—on-site, virtually, or through a blended approach—from our Compass behavior specialists. Learn to understand behavior antecedents and consequences and implement effective interventions tailored to your school’s or district’s unique needs.

  • Equip your team with the expertise to independently analyze behaviors, develop effective interventions, and assess their impact. Our comprehensive program, led by qualified trainers, offers personalized coaching and support through virtual and on-site sessions. Your staff will gain practical skills to enhance student behavior management, ensuring effective interventions and measurable outcomes.

  • Transform your school’s behavior management with Compass’s support for establishing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Our monthly training sessions, led by experts, focus on improving academic and social behavior outcomes for all students. Educators will develop essential skills to address classroom behaviors effectively and create a supportive learning environment for every student.

  • Go in-depth about why behaviors develop and occur. Staff will learn various approaches to manage behaviors effectively. Let the Compass team support behavior management in your school.

Professional Development Add-Ons

Enhance the impact of your professional development with these optional add-ons, designed to maximize learning outcomes and support continuous improvement in your school.

 

  • Enhance teacher effectiveness, boost student achievement, and strengthen school culture by integrating coaching into any professional development topic offered by Compass.

    Our trained coaches provide personalized support, accountability, and targeted training, using a proven framework to drive continuous improvement in teaching practices and elevate overall school performance.

    Learn more about how coaching can help achieve your school’s goals.

  • Need more time for professional development but struggling with substitute shortages and packed schedules? We have the solution!

    Our expert STEM instructors lead engaging, hands-on activities for your students during the school day, while your teachers participate in focused, uninterrupted professional learning facilitated by our specialists.

    Fully customizable, our Embedded PD adapts to your school’s specific needs, ensuring a seamless experience.

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