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Professional development

Live training and on-demand modules for schools

Customized workshops and real-world strategies that help your team respond to behavior with clarity, compassion, and confidence, in the moment, not just in theory.

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Give your staff the tools to confidently support every student

You already have dedicated, capable people on your team. 

 

What they need now is high-quality, practical training that helps them respond more effectively to behavior, build connections, and support diverse learners with confidence.

 

I  provide current, evidence-based professional development that strengthens your team’s skills, deepens their understanding, and leaves them feeling more prepared for the challenges of today’s classrooms.

 

With 25 years of experience training educators, I offer workshops tailored to your school’s unique needs — whether you're supporting paraprofessionals, classroom teachers, specialists, or administrators. 

 

These sessions are built to be informative, engaging, inspirational, and immediately applicable.

What makes my trainings different

These aren’t sit-and-get sessions. 

 

Whether we meet live or you use my on-demand modules, your team will:

Learn clear, practical strategies for managing behavior and supporting student learning

Shift mindsets from “I can’t do this” to “Here’s what I can try next”

Apply insights in real time, with built-in time for reflection and discussion

Collaborate more effectively with students, colleagues, and families

Your staff will walk away feeling more equipped — and less exhausted.

Delivery options that fit your school’s needs

In-Person Workshops

Ideal for PD days, half-day intensives, or full-day training blocks.

Live Virtual Sessions

Interactive, customized training for remote or hybrid teams.

On-Demand Modules

Pre-recorded, self-paced training with real-world takeaways.

Popular workshop topics include

Superpowers for Schools - Professional Development for All Educational Professionals

Professional collaboration approaches for school-based teams

How to encourage your students to learn: simple ideas to motivate and engage even the most challenging learners

Creating Partnerships with Parents to Maximize Outcomes Across Settings

The Art of Supporting Our Students with Understanding and Compassion

Proactive Strategies to Improve Student Communication, Self-Advocacy, & Engagement

Flowing through challenging situations

FBAs for School Professionals: 1/2 or full day workshop only

Proactive and Responsive Strategies to Support Student Learning & Behavior

Custom workshops are also available based on your needs.

 What educators walk away with

Specific tools they can use the very next day.

More confidence in working with complex students.

Better understanding of behavior and learning differences.

A sense of purpose, clarity, and support in their roles.

“Lisa Gurdin is an effective and fun presenter who encourages the participants to incorporate the information into their own professional practice and explore shifts in mindsets. I found her to be highly engaging, diplomatic and very well informed. It was a great presentation.”

The next steps to professional development that makes a difference

1

Reach out

Email me with a few details - what kind of training you’re thinking about and the challenges you’re seeing.

2

Let’s talk through your options

We’ll chat about your goals, timeline, and what your staff really needs. I’ll make a recommendation that fits.

3

Get more tools

I’ll lead a session (or several) that meets your team where they are and moves them forward with tools, not just theory.

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