We know that with the proper support, high-quality instructional materials can transform teaching and learning. That’s why our team of teacher–writers are the ones to craft all of our professional development and why we make sure educators with firsthand experience teaching the curriculum lead each session.
Great Minds® is the exclusive provider of professional development written and delivered by the PhD Science® Texas team.
Created by the team of teacher–writers behind PhD Science Texas, our in-person and virtual professional development sessions include options for teachers and leaders. These sessions ensure strong initial implementation as well as sustained success.
Through modeling and observation, our professional coaching help teachers improve implementation and help leaders develop effective ways to support, understand, and evaluate day-to-day classroom practices.
To set educators up for success with PhD Science Texas, our team of teacher–writers created the three-year plan below, which integrates both professional development and personalized coaching so all teachers can feel confident with the curriculum. Because we know that when teachers feel prepared and well-versed in the curriculum, students thrive.
Foundational Professional Development Session
Launch PhD Science Texas
Foundational Professional Development Session
Foundational Professional Development Session
Sustaining Professional Development Session
Nurturing a Student-Driven Classroom*
* These sessions can be flexibly interchanged from our full list of Sustaining PD offerings based on district needs and conversations with your Implementation Lead.
Sustaining Professional Development Session
Sustaining Professional Development Session
* These sessions can be flexibly interchanged from our full list of Sustaining PD offerings based on district needs and conversations with your Implementation Lead.
Thanks so much for creating meaning opportunities in today's PD to make the learning experience purposeful. I loved the way the instructional routines were interwoven throughout today's presentation.
I am excited to implement this hands-on approach to teaching science. I love the way writing is integrated into the investigations. This is one of the best PD's I've ever attended. Thank you!
Isaac did an excellent job of modeling how to teach these modules! He was engaging and fun!
This PD has got me so excited to get back to the classroom with my students. Thank you for this program.