Be ready--with a proven program--to act quickly
when funding opportunities present themselves! As educators search for better ways to help our young people learn, they come
face-to-face with new terms, new approaches, new technologies, and
increased accountability. Today, more than ever, educational professionals
need innovative strategies to improve student achievement, promote quality
teaching, and motivate students. To assist you in providing overall quality professional development, Academic Innovations offers a variety of workshops and training options to meet your specific Freshman Transition program objectives. Professional Development opportunities from Academic Innovations include: One- and two-day workshops held in cities throughout the country
One- or two-day workshops at your chosen site Online training videos and assessments to work through at your own pace Online course work with assessments and optional CEUs Customized technical assistance by phone or email Professional Learning Community agendas and resources The Teachers’ Lounge - Open 24/7 online Annual three-day FOCUS ON FRESHMEN conference Workshop DVDs or online videos of conference Best Practice sessions Ongoing technical assistance for implementation grants |
 The Key to Motivating Students for Higher Academic Achievement: How to implement a Freshman Transition course in the 8th or 9th grade that promotes dropout prevention, college completion, & self-sufficiency  Check back often as we periodically add workshop locations when we have demand. Request a workshop in your area |
| As long as you have enthusiastic instructors who are committed to the course, curriculum, the resources found on the online Teachers’ Lounge,
and the indispensable Career Choices Instructor’s Guide, you’ll have all you need to successfully launch your Career Choices course. Sometimes it is advisable to bring a two-day implementation workshop to your site, particularly if teacher buy-in is still an issue. As the old saying goes…an expert is someone from out of town with a briefcase. If you think that someone outside the school community is the best person to motivate a new team consider one of our numerous professional development options. |