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What is PD? Why Choose Canyon Professional Development?
What is professional development?
Professional development is a method of training by which educators develop their craft through collegial participation and guidance from an experienced educator from the field. Canyon Professional Development (CPD) offers standards-based, personalized, and sustained learning sessions with guidance from knowledgeable educators.
Why is professional development important/helpful? Education is constantly evolving and our professional development strives to provide teachers the opportunity to gain the skills they need to be effective and meet their students’ learning needs.
What is Canyon Professional Development’s approach to professional learning? We utilize a Continuum of Professional Learning focusing on three phases: Awareness, Agency, and Efficacy.
Awareness involves creating a shared vocabulary and introducing initial tools and resources through short micro-sessions.
Agency assists educators in internalizing the use of tools and resources to produce specific results or outcomes through custom full- and half-day sessions.
Efficacy initiates practices that allow educators.
What should I expect when I hire Canyon Professional Development (CPD)?
Inspirational instruction with immediate application, customization, interactive sessions, and research-based content.
Audiences and Customization
Who are your sessions designed to support?
Canyon Professional Development supports a wide range of roles including: Teacher (TCH), Leader (LDR), Instructional Coach (IC), Counselors (COUN), Paraprofessional (PP), Support Staff (SS), School Bus Driver or Bus Aide (BUS), and Family (FAM) members who support PK–12 students.
Can Canyon PD customize sessions for a specific audience?
Yes, sessions can be customized to any audience. We can create custom full and half-day professional learning experiences for specific groups, such as support staff. Sessions can also be combined to create a customized experience that meets specific needs.
Cost and Payments of Service
What are the session lengths and costs?1
Full Day sessions typically run approximately 6 hours and cost $1800.
Half Day sessions typically run approximately 3 hours and cost $900.
Micro-Sessions typically run between 1.5 and 2 hours and cost $600 to $700.
Do certain programs have different pricing?
Yes, for programs such as the Science of Reading workshop series (Part A and Part B), pricing differs from the traditional cost structure. Clients should contact CPD for specific details regarding those specialized series.
Can I pay for the professional development with a Purchase Order? What if I don’t have a PO number yet?
Yes, we accept purchase orders, credit cards, and checks as payment. We bill for services after the service has been rendered unless you request otherwise. Best practice is to always have a PO in hand; however, if you have a special circumstance, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Certificates
When and how do I receive my Professional Development certificate?
For school-based PD, once the session is complete, certificates will be sent to your administrator. For our Solutions To-Go platform, certificates are downloadable after completion of each session.
How many professional development hours are required for teachers?
Does CPD provide continuing education units (CEUs)?
No, Canyon Professional Development offers certificates for attendance at PD events. These certificates show the number of hours spent learning and the topic addressed during the learning. They are not considered continuing education units. Please refer to your school or district requirements to see how or if PD hours translate into CEUs for salary advancement. Please refer to your state certification website to see how PD hours are applied for certificate renewal. Please contact GCU’s Continuing Education Department for credit sessions.
CPD Booking and Offerings
Who should I contact for Professional Development at our schools?
Virtual and in-person professional development for PK-12 leaders, teachers, and support staff. We also provide an on-demand platform for professional learning for education leaders, teachers, and support staff.
Does Canyon Professional Development offer state-approved training?
Yes. For example, the Science of Reading Part A (45 hours) and Part B (45 hours) Workshop Series of the Arizona Department of Education’s K–5 Literacy Endorsement approved trainings. This 90 clock hours of training will fulfil the coursework requirement to obtain the K-5 Literacy Endorsement.2 If clients are not in Arizona, they should contact CPD to discuss their state’s requirements.
What professional development topics does Canyon Professional Development offer via online modalities?
Please browse our session catalog for a comprehensive listing of topics for both virtual and in-person PD. On-demand professional development is available through Canyon PD Solutions To-Go.
Does Canyon Professional Development offer IN-PERSON PD?
Yes we do, book a consultation today to discuss the best option for you → Click here.
Does Canyon Professional Development offer online, asynchronous PD for continuing education?
Am I able to use your CanyonPD YouTube channel resources in our classroom?
Yes. And we recommend using the Playlists as potential “Tips” during staff meetings or leadership training at your school.
Information Regarding Grand Canyon University (GCU) Programs
Where can families find information about Grand Canyon University programs and opportunities? Families looking for information about Grand Canyon University programs and opportunities should visit www.GCU.edu to connect with a University Counselor.
1Please note that Travel Costs are extra.
2The K-5 Literacy Endorsement requires literacy teachers in grades K-5 to participate in additional training in reading instruction and intervention, and a passing score on the Foundations of Reading Assessment by Pearson.
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