Stride Professional Development

While you're soaking up some well-deserved summer sun (or catching up on sleep!), we know every now and then, you may think about that first day back to school. So we're here to help you plan an epic first day back! Check out our latest blog post, "First Day Fun: Ideas for an Epic Start," filled with creative strategies for both elementary and secondary students to ease jitters, spark curiosity, and build classroom community. Check it out and save it for later! https://lnkd.in/eUvW35C7 

If you’re ready to reimagine your district's professional development strategy, Stride PD could be your answer. We offer 100% online courses. Your teachers can learn anytime, anywhere—no commutes, no sub plans, no travel costs! Schedule a demo today and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gbmHdMSv

Meet Darren Reed, senior executive and head of Stride PD! Darren has led education reform for over 30 years, shaping innovative learning models and expanding opportunities for underserved communities. As VP at K12 Darren pioneered hybrid school models in cities like Chicago, San Francisco, and San Jose, shaping nationwide reform. Beyond the boardroom, Darren has worked as a teacher and principal, earning accolades like the 1997 Teacher of the Year Award in Newport News, VA. Darren's passion for equity and excellence in education is deeply rooted in his upbringing in East Cleveland, Ohio. He strives to unlock every student’s potential— empowering districts, educators, and organizations to elevate outcomes for all young learners. Ready to learn how Stride PD can support educators in your district? Work with the best of the best—click the link below! https://ow.ly/xXNh50RaHvT

Want to help educators in your district avoid common professional development headaches—like commuting to conferences, creating sub plans, and accruing costly travel expenses? With Stride PD in your district’s toolbelt, enjoy access to professional development opportunities that are more convenient for your educators and more cost-effective for your district. 🖥️ Stride PD courses are 100% online, which means educators can learn anytime and anywhere—without hassles, headaches, or hurdles. 💡Our online educator community ensures help is always a click away. Teachers can easily connect and collaborate all year long. 💭 Our annual virtual conference allows educators from across the country to convene, share knowledge, and empower each other while attending inspiring sessions led by accomplished speakers. Minimize hassle and maximize learning at the link below! https://ow.ly/7ZUg50SjE1a #K12Education #EdTech #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

Wondering how to retain more talent in your district? Hear from Darren Reed, the general manager of Stride PD. Reed’s 30+ year career as a teacher, principal, and executive leader has given him the pleasure of working with teachers at every stage of their careers. In this podcast episode, he shares: ✅ Strategies for retaining teachers ✅ Tips for building strong relationships and communication with teachers ✅ Ideas for creating a culture of collaboration and professional growth Listen to the podcast episode! https://ow.ly/Li1Q50SjE0g and learn more about Stride PD, below! https://ow.ly/xXoB50SjE0f #K12Education #EdTech #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

Get an insider’s look at our innovative professional development platform from the comfort of your office! Sign up for our self-paced, on-demand demo to discover how Stride PD can help educators in your district strengthen their skills, solve classroom challenges, and spark student success. Ready to transform professional development in your district? Access the demo below! https://ow.ly/xNVb50SjCZ4 #K12Education #EdTech #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

Want to motivate students in your district to achieve more? Empower your educators to build positive classroom cultures. A strong classroom culture sets the tone for academic achievement, participation, social development, and overall student success. This four-part series of professional development courses teaches educators how to build a thriving classroom culture that excites, engages, and motivates students. ⭐ Classroom Culture 1: Purpose https://ow.ly/1EqT50SjCYO ⭐ Classroom Culture 2: Passion https://ow.ly/Ao3B50SjCYQ ⭐ Classroom Culture 3: Presence https://ow.ly/4uik50SjCYP ⭐ Classroom Culture 4: Positivity https://ow.ly/qTjG50SjCWw Learn more about our transformative PD courses below! https://ow.ly/Ag8L50SjCWx #K12Education #EdTech #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

Irrelevant. Boring. Theoretical. That’s what professional development often is. Relevant. Engaging. Tactical. That’s what professional development could be. At Stride PD, we’re changing the status quo for K-12 professional development. With online, on-demand PD, learning lasts the entire school year—not just a handful of days. Stride PD is: ✅ Relevant: Teachers can easily choose which courses to take and when to take them, targeting personal growth areas that matter most to them. ✅ Engaging: Multimedia content, online discussion boards, and takeaway resources keep teachers engaged every step of the way. ✅ Tactical: All of our courses are research-backed and goal-oriented, with clear and direct classroom applications—not just theoretical ones. Transform PD in your district at the link below! https://ow.ly/GjRR50SjCUa #K12Education #EdTech #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

Looking for a PD resource that drives tangible impact in your district? Join us for an inside look at the platform that: ✅ Aligns with district-wide objectives for academic excellence ✅ Offers research-backed PD courses that solve classroom challenges ✅ Facilitates strategic planning at scale In this on-demand webinar, Darren Reed, the expert behind Stride PD, leads an in-depth tour of the platform, illuminates its strategic benefits, and answers questions from district leaders like you. Sign up for the webinar link below! https://ow.ly/hkW150SjBaA #K12Education #EdTech #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

It’s World Productivity Day—a great day to reflect on your district’s current professional development practices and identify ways to use time and resources more effectively. As a district leader, you may be wondering: How can I ensure that professional development time is used meaningfully? Am I investing in worthwhile resources with real classroom applications? Here’s how Stride PD can spur productivity in your district: ✅ Our 95+ self-guided online courses address pressing classroom challenges ✅ Teachers create their own schedule, learning when they feel most productive ✅ Tracking and reporting tools make it easy to monitor learning and application Learn more below! https://ow.ly/jUXk50SjBa9 #K12Education #EdTech #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment