SmartLab Certified Facilitator
Investment in educators drives consistent student outcomes. Professional Learning That Ensures
Sustained, job-embedded, collaborative professional development 1 drives significantly larger gains in teacher practice and student outcomes than one-off workshops 2 .
Consistent, High-Quality Implementation Professional Learning protects the value of STEM investments by addressing longevity, consistency, and return on investment. Delivered through the SmartLab Certified Facilitator program, SmartLab Professional Learning ensures sustained value through guided implementation and support. Certification begins with a five-week Foundations cohort, followed by virtual follow-ups that prepare facilitators to implement SmartLab with confidence. Ongoing access to a national peer network, annual refreshers, and on-demand resources helps maintain instructional quality as programs grow.
1 Learning Policy Institute — https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/ product-files/Effective_Teacher_Professional_Development_REPORT.pdf 2 Education Policy Institute — https://epi.org.uk/publications-and-research/ effects-high-quality-professional-development/
Foundations Training
Extend Learning Advanced, school-tailored strategies to deepen facilitator practice now.
Collaboration & Implementation Job-embedded support integrates PD into daily practice.
Professional Community
A structured 5-week cohort that anchors the SCF model and prepares facilitators for confident implementation.
National cohort for peer practice, problem-solving, and support.
The Principles Professional Learning converts preparation into consistent, high-quality classroom practice, resulting in stronger student work, shared facilitation routines, and faster educator readiness. These principles ensure reliable implementation without increasing oversight burden or reliance on individual champions. • Active Engagement — Models facilitation practices that sustain inquiry and support consistent instructional quality. • Authentic Application — Anchors learning in real-world problems so student work demonstrates relevance and transfer. • Collaborative Growth — Builds shared norms and peer routines that support continuity and shared ownership. • Evidence-Driven Practice — Uses formative insights and student artifacts to refine instruction and strengthen implementation clarity. • Ongoing Development — Delivers continued refreshers, resources, and in-class support to sustain quality and momentum over time. When educators thrive, students thrive.
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