Professional Learning

You bring the vision, To The Edges Inc. brings 15+ years of expertise to help make it happen—with Professional Learning opportunities that are practical, inclusive, and built for your goals.

  • Foundations of Inclusive Practices Learning Series

    Designed for immediate application, this professional learning series is structured around three essential components of authentic inclusion: fostering a sense of belonging, ensuring meaningful participation, and facilitating access to grade-level curriculum.

    Educators will deepen their expertise in inclusive foundations, examine effective collaborative practices, and engage in dedicated work time to develop practical, ready-to-use classroom resources. The content draws directly from rigorous research and leading experts in inclusive education.

  • Collaborate to Educate: Co-Teaching Learning Series

    Engage with leading research and real-world examples to understand how inclusion and co-teaching continue to evolve—and why they matter for every learner. Educators will work collaboratively to interpret co-teaching models, refine their approaches, and define a shared vision for their classroom’s inclusive identity, which will shape their classroom’s co-teaching culture.

  • Every Moment Matters: A Learning Series for Instructional Assistants

    Empower instructional assistants to make every moment meaningful. This learning series builds confidence and capacity to nurture student independence, foster social-emotional growth and self-management skills, and strengthen inclusive learning opportunities grounded in dignity and belonging.

    Participants will gain practical tools for supporting student regulation, implementing curriculum effectively, and fostering a classroom culture where every learner’s dignity and sense of belonging are valued.

  • Empowering Every Educator: Inspiring Workshops That Make an Impact

    These one-day workshops equip all staff with actionable strategies to enhance student success. Each session blends evidence-based practices, collaboration, and reflection to strengthen both individual and team capacity.

    Workshop topics:

    Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)

    Executive Functioning

    Developing and Sustaining Effective Teams

    Intervention and IEP Goal Alignment

    De-escalation and Self-Regulation

    Supporting Multilingual Learners in Inclusive Classrooms

  • Asynchronous Learning

    Extend the impact of professional learning with flexible, asynchronous options. Many of our learning series and one-day workshops can be transformed into engaging online experiences that allow staff to learn at their own pace—while still fostering meaningful collaboration and discussion. This approach makes high-quality professional development accessible anytime, anywhere.

  • Collaborative Book Studies for Lasting Impact

    Using effective team structures and facilitation strategies, staff will engage in meaningful dialogue and discussion around expert texts to deepen their collective knowledge and practice. Districts may select a book of their choice or choose from one of our curated, research-based book study presentations.

Testimonials

  • “I loved collaborating with other members in my district from different schools/disciplines/grade levels. It gave different perspectives and insight as to how I can better support students. I liked the opportunities for group work and activities rather than simply listening to presentations. Thank you Jess!”

    - Jennifer, General Education Teacher

  • “I have learned so much and feel more confident in asking for help. I see the need to learn more!”

    Dana - Speech Language Pathologist

  • “I appreciated being able to hear different perspectives from teachers who have various roles within the district. I also liked the number of resources provided that I could immediately start implementing in my classroom. Thank you!”

    Amy - Multilingual Teacher

  • Journaling and accountability tips for building good habits