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Professional Learning

Professional Learning to Reconnect You With Your Why

Our expert-led sessions can be purchased individually to support your educators’ well-being or as part of a package to support your educators with implementation.

Wayfinder Adult SEL session

Wayfinder's Professional Learning Will:

Facilitate meaningful dialogue between colleagues and help everyone reconnect to theirWhy
Provide insights and SEL best practices
Teach strategies for incorporating purpose + belonging into the classroom

Two Flexible Adult SEL Options

Our fan-favorite Education on Purpose series is available to your school or district, whether or not you use Wayfinder’s curriculum. We offer two flexible options, and continuing education credit is available through the University of San Diego for an additional cost.

These sessions focus on educator purpose + well-being. 
10 SESSIONS
10 flexible, expert-led sessionsSessions are available in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format
Printed workbook for every participantEach teacher's workbook includes thought-provoking prompts and exercises
Access to our asynchronous professional development contentAdditional resources extend your professional development throughout the year
Certificates with PD hoursAvailable upon request
If the accredited version is purchased: Graduate continuing education unitsAvailable through the University of San Diego for all participating educators
4 SESSIONS
4 flexible, expert-led sessionsSessions are available in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format
Digital resources for every participant
Access to our asynchronous professional development content
Additional resources extend your professional development throughout the year
Certificates with PD hoursAvailable upon request
For pricing and our scope + sequence, please complete the form below.

Why Invest in Educator Purpose + Well-Being?

Teacher burnout and turnover are at an all-time high. Wayfinder responds to the moment by providing training + resources that reconnect your team to purpose, build community, and enhance well-being.

40%

of teachers feel burned out “always” or “very often”

300k

teachers have left the profession in the last 3 years

33%

drop in students completing education programs

What Professional Learning is Available to Wayfinder Partners?

Schools and districts who use Wayfinder have access to extensive, flexible training + learning options throughout the year.

We offer:
Kickoff sessions
Implementation support and guidance
Wayfinder Academy (asynchronous)
Continuous learning throughout the school year
  • Student engagement
  • Connecting SEL to academics
  • ...and more!

Our partners have access to our Education on Purpose series as well.

Meet Our Master Facilitators
Our facilitators hold a wealth of experience in social-emotional learning, mental health, leadership, and purpose development.
Brandy Arnold
Brandy Arnold
Chief Customer Officer
Quinae Jackson
Quinae Jackson
Head of Training + Learning
Mark Williams
Curriculum + Training Designer
Nora Watkis
Wayfinder Guide

Diana Curtaz
Senior District
Implementation Manager
Zachary Baquet
Partner Success Manager

Tammie Davis
Wayfinder Guide
Alie Kelley
Director of School Success
Sarah Starr
Partner Success Manager
Stephawn Newsom
Senior Partner Success
Manager
Jenae McCarroll
Partner Success and
Engagement Associate

Professional Learning By Numbers

93%

of partners are satisfied with our training

94%

of partners think we create a positive + engaging learning environment

95%

of partners find our trainings to be relevant, logical, and organized

94%

of partners can apply our training to their work

95%

of partners believe we effectively communicated training content, objectives, and expected outcomes
*As of September 2024
Teachers at a Wayfinder training
Chi Kim
“Wayfinder's K-12 trainers are simply
the best.”
Chi Kim
CEO Pure Edge + CASEL Board Member
CASEL Board Member + Former CA Superintendent

“The Only Useful Teacher Training”

Hear 5th grade teacher Adam describe what makes Wayfinder's teacher training so useful.


“I'm [leaving the session] feeling more centered and positive. Wayfinder has had such a positive impact, not only on me but on my staff as a whole.”
Megan Stewart
Staff Development Teacher, Baltimore County Public Schools
Staff Development Teacher, Baltimore County Public Schools

Teachers Love Our Professional Development

Hear veteran teacher Henry Colado discuss the "mind-blowing" impact Wayfinder's professional development had on his practice.


Timely, Powerful, and Research-Backed

Our professional development is adapted from coursework created in partnership with the Stanford Flourishing Project, an organization focused on cultivating resilience and well-being in the face of challenge.

Stanford Flourishing Project logo
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