The Academy of Practical Application provides professional learning experiences and coaching that supports the implementation of high-quality instructional materials and transforms classroom instruction leading to an increase in student engagement and student learning outcomes.

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K-12 Instructional Transformation

The Academy of Practical Application creates safe and supportive professional learning experiences for classroom teachers. The Academy is known for creating meaningful professional learning experiences that transform mindsets and instructional practices. Instructional Leaders book a call today with Dr. O'Garro to discuss your professional learning needs.

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Individual Coaching

Classroom teachers, are you looking for ways to reduce the amount of time it takes to plan thoughtful lessons that keep your students engaged and on task? Book a one-on-one coaching call with Dr. O'Garro and learn how to quickly unpack your curriculum and implement reusable planning and instructional practices that transfer "the heavy lifting" onto your students.

One-on-One Coaching

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Team Coaching

Teamwork makes the Dream work! and also includes a discount.

Grade and Content level Teachers get together with your hardworking teacher friends for coaching specifically designed to meet your individual and collective needs. Team Coaching sessions are designed around Curriculum &/Or Instruction with time built in for the team to collaborate and achieve greater coherence across the grade level or department.

Team Coaching

Master Class Bundles

The Instructional Transformation Master Class is a one-year commitment that starts in July and ends in June. The topics covered prepare classroom teachers to implement high-quality instructional material, adopt student-centered instructional practices, and monitor progress throughout the year. Through this intensive professional learning experience, classroom teachers will experience a mindset shift around the role of education and the part they play in ensuring ALL students receive high-quality classroom learning experiences.

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About

the Academy of Practical Application K-12 Instructional Transformation was founded by Dr. Nadine O'Garro, an educational activist. the Academy provides professional learning experiences and coaching that supports the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and transforms instructional practices in order to increase student engagement and student learning outcomes.

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Caitlin Moreno, Math Instructional Coach

"Dr. O’Garro’s approach to coaching made me feel like she was learning with me- she valued my points of view but challenged my engrained ways of thinking. It made the process enjoyable to learn and improve with her. Her approach to assessments helped me feel empowered that the changes we were making were positively impacting student learning."

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