Professional Learning
Institutes & Consulting
Professional Learning
Improving instructional practices for educators is our passion because we are first and foremost teachers. Our experiences in working with schools and educators nationwide has given us insights on what teachers need to move student and teacher learning successfully forward. Our evidence-based professional learning programs with Corwin, include
DailySpark: 30-Day Microlearning for Educators
A Fresh Approach to Professional Learning
DailySpark is a 30‑day microlearning series that delivers quick, high‑impact lessons. In just a few minutes a day, educators get focused guidance from Doug and Nancy on the practices that matter most.
Build Habits That Strengthen Instruction
DailySpark helps teachers build lasting instructional habits through consistent, bite‑sized learning. Topics center on high‑leverage practices and the routines that drive meaningful student learning.
Designed for Real Classrooms
Each DailySpark includes a short video, a ready‑to‑use classroom move, and a reflection prompt—making it easy to apply new strategies immediately. No overwhelm, no extra planning, just practical support that fits into a busy day
DailySpark 5-Day Free Demo
Educators can explore DailySpark through a free 5‑day demo featuring lessons from The Courage to Learn, complete with videos, application tasks, and a downloadable learning log.
Institutes
If you are looking for one or two-day events that offer high impact opportunities to dive deeper into key areas of our expertise, attend a Corwin institute. These opportunities are ideal for individuals or small groups looking to jumpstart their professional learning.
Doug and Nancy in Action
Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Previously, Doug was an early intervention teacher and elementary school educator. He is the recipient of an International Reading Association William S. Grey citation of merit and an Exemplary Leader award from the Conference on English Leadership of NCTE. He has published numerous articles on teaching and learning as well as books such as Teacher Clarity, Your Introduction to PLC+, and others. Doug loves being an educator and hopes to share that passion with others.Nancy Frey, Ph.D., is a Professor in Educational Leadership at San Diego State and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. She is a member of the International Literacy Association’s Literacy Research Panel. Her published titles include Coaching for Impact, The Artificial Intelligence Playbook, and many others. Nancy is a credentialed special educator, reading specialist, and administrator in California and learns from teachers and students every day. Consulting
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