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Professional Learning

Professional Learning That Educators Love

During our expert-led sessions, learn how to support educator well-being, increase teacher retention, and infuse purpose + belonging into each day using Wayfinder resources.

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“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
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Training + Support

Schools and districts who use Wayfinder have access to extensive training + support throughout the year.

We offer:
Kickoff trainings for new + returning partners
Implementation support and guidance
Asynchronous materials in our Resource Library and Wayfinder Academy
Regular data review meetings
Dedicated Account Manager to provide comprehensive support
Continuous learning opportunities on topics like:
  • Student engagement
  • Connecting SEL to academics
  • ...and more!

Our training + support packages are flexible to meet every partner’s needs. Contact Wayfinder to learn more about package options.

Training + Support By The 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

Adult SEL Options

Our fan-favorite Education on Purpose series is available for all schools + districts, even if they don’t use Wayfinder. Choose between our Administrator and Educator series, which each include five impactful sessions focused on reconnecting to your Why and building educator purpose and well-being.
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For All Educators

Explore the key factors that support purpose and well-being and design personalized practices to grow, foster joy, and celebrate self-compassion
Understand the power of storytelling and psychology to navigate challenges, reframe difficulties through strengths, and use practical tools to manage stress effectively and promote personal well-being
Examine and reflect on the core components of meaning + purpose in one’s career to foster increased belonging and resilience
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For Administrators

Understand how leveraging empathy and compassion can increase belonging and improve school culture to support teacher retention
Apply tools and skills to increase a sense of lived purpose, manage stress more effectively, and enhance overall well-being, while supporting their staff culture and increasing teacher retention
Analyze the connections between self-awareness, the pursuit of purpose, and passion in fostering teacher retention
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Both Series Include:

Five flexible, expert-led sessionsSessions are available in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid setting
Printed workbook for every participantWorkbooks include thought-provoking prompts and exercises
Access to asynchronous professional development contentAdditional resources to extend your professional development throughout the year
Certificates with PD hours
Available upon request
To view pricing and our scope + sequences, 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 and 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

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
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Quinae Jackson
Sr. Director, Learning + Development
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Mark Williams
Sr. Learning + Development Manager
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Nora Watkis
Wayfinder Guide
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Diana Curtaz
Director, Implementation Services
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Tammie Davis
Learning + Development Specialist
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Natasha Mihm, LMFT
District Implementation Manager
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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
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Wayfinder Professional Learning Outcomes

Spark meaningful dialogue between colleagues

Gain insights and best practices in social-emotional learning
Learn strategies to incorporate purpose + belonging in the classroom

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.

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Wayfinder's "Mind-Blowing" Impact

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


“The Only Useful Teacher Training”

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

Request Professional Learning Information + Pricing
Complete this form to see pricing, review a sample scope + sequence, and learn more about bringing Wayfinder Professional Learning to your school or district.
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