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Teacher Created Materials’ Professional Learning Services provide research-based, actionable professional development and instructional support for PreK–12 educators and school leaders. Our offerings cover literacy, math, science/STEAM, social studies, early childhood, English language learners, personalized learning, social-emotional learning, culturally responsive teaching, AI in education, and more. Through in-person, virtual and on-demand workshops, coaching, keynotes, and job-embedded support, we equip educators with practical strategies they can apply immediately to improve instruction and student outcomes.

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Fast Facts

  • Research-based, classroom-ready strategies: Practical professional development educators can implement immediately
  • Comprehensive topic coverage: Literacy, math, STEAM, social studies, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), AI, multilingual learners (ELL, ESL, ELD), early childhood, and more
  • Flexible delivery options: In-person, virtual, on-demand, coaching, keynotes, institutes, and job-embedded support
  • Trusted education experts: Led by nationally recognized authors, academic officers, and experienced practitioners.
  • Built for measurable impact: Designed to strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes
  • Product implementation support: Virtual product launches help educators confidently use TCM solutions from day one

Topics for Professional Learning

Literacy

Elevate literacy instruction with our comprehensive professional development. Cover key topics like The BIG Five, Writing, and the Science of Reading. Our research-based strategies help educators build reading and writing skills, empowering student success in all subjects.

Multilingual Learners (ELD) & Newcomers

Empower your classroom with strategies for multilingual learners, from newcomers to LTELs. Our professional development provides practical tools to enhance language acquisition and academic success. Join us to create an inclusive, thriving learning environment for all.

Personalized Learning & Intervention

Equip educators to meet the diverse needs of students with thoughtful, responsive instruction. Our PD sessions provide practical strategies for differentiating instruction, implementing targeted interventions, and creating inclusive, student-centered environments.

Early Childhood (PK/TK/VPK)

Build a foundation for lifelong learning with our early childhood professional development. Our sessions equip educators with research-backed strategies for fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth in engaging, play-based environments. Support transition to kindergarten and self-regulation behaviors.

Math

Enhance math instruction with innovative strategies that promote understanding and critical thinking. Our PD sessions equip educators with tools to make math engaging, accessible, and relevant, inspiring a love for math and boosting achievement at all grade levels.

Science/STEAM

Ignite curiosity with Science/STEAM PD that equips educators with hands-on strategies to integrate science, tech, engineering, arts, and math. Foster critical thinking and problem-solving, making STEAM exciting and accessible to prepare students for a dynamic future.

Social Studies

Transform social studies with engaging strategies that bring history, geography, economics, and civics to life. Our PD sessions offer innovative tools to foster critical thinking, global awareness, and diverse perspectives, inspiring a passion for social studies in every learner.

Social-Emotional Learning

Build a supportive classroom with PD on social-emotional learning and life skills. Our sessions equip educators with strategies to integrate emotional intelligence, resilience, and interpersonal skills, creating a nurturing space where students thrive academically and personally.

Family Engagement

Strengthen school-home connections with family engagement PD. Our sessions offer educators practical strategies to build meaningful partnerships, enhance communication, and support student success. Tailored workshops empower families to actively participate in their child’s learning.

​​Exceptional Learners

Support exceptional learners with PD focused on diverse needs and growth. Our sessions equip educators with strategies to differentiate instruction and create inclusive environments that challenge and support all students, helping each reach their full potential.

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching & Learning/Equity

Foster an inclusive classroom with culturally responsive teaching practices. Our professional development equips educators with strategies to honor diverse backgrounds and languages, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Embrace diversity in learning.

Artificial Intelligence

Unlock AI’s potential in education with our PD sessions. Learn strategies to integrate AI tools into teaching, enhancing student engagement and personalizing learning. Stay ahead with innovative solutions to support success in today’s tech-driven world.

Our Presenters

We bring you many of the most well-known and in-demand authors, subject-matter experts in education, and academic officers who combine deep research with real-world classroom experience. Each presenter offers a proven ability to empower both new and experienced educators through extensive teaching practice, instructional coaching, and school leadership. Their sessions go beyond theory, delivering practical, evidence-based strategies educators can implement immediately to strengthen instruction, increase student engagement, and drive measurable learning outcomes. Whether supporting district-wide initiatives or school-level goals, our experts partner with schools to build confidence, capacity, and lasting impact.

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Our Delivery Models

Choose from flexible professional learning models designed to align with your goals, timeline, and budget. Teacher Created Materials offers in-person and virtual workshops, keynotes, multi-day institutes, coaching cycles, and job-embedded support to ensure learning translates into classroom practice. Whether you’re looking for a one-time session to energize your staff or sustained, long-term implementation support, our delivery options are built to meet educators where they are. Each model emphasizes interactive learning, practical application, and ongoing collaboration. By working with TCM, your team gains not just inspiration, but actionable strategies that lead to lasting instructional impact.

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TCM Virtual Product Launches

We provide focused, on-demand online training sessions that help educators quickly and confidently implement Teacher Created Materials classroom solutions. Designed for efficiency and clarity, these sessions walk teachers through key components, instructional best practices, and practical classroom applications so they can begin using their new resources right away. Viewers gain step-by-step guidance and implementation tips. They ensure teachers and school leaders understand not just what the product includes, but how to use it effectively to support student learning from day one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any programs that provide ongoing support for teachers after initial training?

Yes. Teacher Created Materials offers professional learning solutions that extend well beyond a single workshop or initial training session.

TCM provides ongoing coaching cycles, job-embedded support, multi-session institutes, and implementation partnerships designed to help educators apply new strategies over time. These sustained models allow teachers to deepen their understanding, refine instructional practices, and receive feedback as they implement learning in their classrooms.

In addition, TCM offers virtual product launches and follow-up support to ensure educators can confidently use instructional resources long after the initial rollout. Schools and districts can also partner with TCM for customized, long-term professional learning plans aligned to their goals.

These continued support options are designed to build educator capacity, strengthen instructional consistency, and drive lasting student achievement. Request more information.

What teacher training resources focus on culturally responsive teaching methods?

TCM's Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learnings professional development series helps educators feel empowered, excited, and prepared to implement the CART framework because it embraces and places value on students' culture and home language, allowing them to thrive in the classroom.

TCM’s professional development sessions provide research-based strategies that help teachers:

  • Honor and incorporate students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds into daily instruction
  • Increase student engagement through relevant, representative texts and materials
  • Build inclusive classroom environments that promote belonging and academic success
  • Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners
  • Strengthen equity-centered instructional practices across content areas

These sessions can be delivered through workshops, keynotes, coaching cycles, and job-embedded support, allowing schools and districts to align culturally responsive practices with broader instructional goals. By partnering with TCM, educators gain practical tools and actionable strategies to make culturally responsive teaching a sustainable part of their instructional approach.

How can teachers access professional development resources for teaching science?

Shell Education's Teaching K-5 Science: Encouraging Exploration, Inquiry, and Problem-Solving offers strategies for engaging diverse learners and explores ways of connecting the science curriculum to students’ daily lives.

Teachers can access science-focused professional development through Teacher Created Materials’ Science/STEAM Professional Learning offerings. These sessions provide hands-on, research-based strategies to help educators strengthen science instruction, integrate cross-curricular connections, and promote critical thinking and problem-solving.

TCM’s Science/STEAM professional learning supports:

  • Inquiry-based and phenomenon-driven instruction
  • Integration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math
  • Standards-aligned lesson design
  • Student engagement through real-world applications
  • Practical classroom implementation strategies

Schools can choose from workshops, coaching, keynotes, and ongoing implementation through virtual product launches to ensure science instruction translates into measurable classroom impact.

Can you recommend any training resources for new teachers in urban schools?

Yes. 5 Essential Resources for New Teachers: A Curated Collection provides practical guidance that educators can implement in their classrooms immediately. This bundle gives teachers the tools to create a dynamic, student-centered learning environment where every student can succeed. 

Find professional development resources here and filter by Literacy, Differentiation, Mathematics, and Social-Emotional Learning.

We also offer professional learning designed to support new teachers, including those working in urban and high-need school settings.

TCM provides training that focuses on:

  • Classroom management and engagement strategies to build structured, supportive learning environments
  • Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching & Learning (CLR) to help educators honor diverse backgrounds and foster belonging
  • Personalized learning and intervention strategies to address varied academic needs
  • Social-emotional learning (SEL) practices to support whole-child development
  • Practical, research-based instructional strategies that can be implemented immediately

Through workshops, coaching, keynotes, and job-embedded support, TCM equips new teachers with actionable tools to confidently manage classrooms, build strong relationships, and accelerate student learning. Schools and districts can request customized professional learning plans aligned to the specific needs of urban educators and their communities.

Where can I find resources to help teachers implement project-based learning?

You can find support for implementing project-based learning (PBL) through Teacher Created Materials’ Professional Learning services, particularly within Science/STEAM, social studies, literacy, and personalized learning offerings.

TCM provides professional development that helps educators:

  • Design inquiry-driven, standards-aligned projects
  • Integrate cross-curricular connections across literacy, math, science, and social studies
  • Facilitate student collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving
  • Differentiate instruction within project-based frameworks
  • Assess student learning through performance-based tasks

Through interactive workshops, coaching cycles, and job-embedded support, TCM equips teachers with practical strategies to successfully plan and manage project-based instruction in diverse classroom settings.

TCM’s flexible delivery models ensure schools receive both initial training and ongoing support to make project-based learning sustainable and impactful.

What professional development solutions exist for school leaders to improve student engagement?

Teacher Created Materials offers professional learning solutions designed specifically to support school and district leaders in strengthening instructional practices and improving student engagement.

TCM’s leadership-focused professional development helps administrators:

  • Build schoolwide strategies that increase active learning and student voice
  • Support implementation of literacy, math, STEAM, SEL, and culturally responsive initiatives
  • Lead data-informed instructional improvement efforts
  • Strengthen teacher capacity through coaching and job-embedded support models
  • Foster inclusive, student-centered learning environments

Through keynotes, leadership workshops, coaching partnerships, and multi-session implementation plans, TCM partners with school leaders to align professional learning with district goals and measurable student outcomes. These solutions are designed to move beyond inspiration—equipping leaders with actionable frameworks and sustained support to drive meaningful engagement and academic growth across their schools.