Proven, Relevant, Targeted Professional Learning for Urban & Culturally Diverse Schools
Using the latest, and most relevant research-based pedagogical and culturally responsive (teaching) methods, I help transform schools and programs into high-performing learning environments.
- Tackling Challenges Relevant for Urban Schools!
- Proven, Research-based Strategies!
- Time-tested Techniques Top Educators Use!
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For so long, teaching in urban and culturally diverse schools has been a daily struggle for many educators. There is a lot of fear, stress and anxiety that comes along with teaching in general, but it can seem to be even more difficult in these types of schools. This leads to high turnover and low morale.
With over 15 years of experience, I offer highly engaging, fun, yet thought-provoking messages to inspire educators for action and change. My programs are designed to break down the barriers that can limit educator success, allowing them to reach, motivate, and engage all of their students. All meaning ALL! These programs facilitate a path for educators to genuinely connect with their students, increasing student achievement and truly transforming the learning environment.
PROGRAM OPTIONS INCLUDE...
The Keys to Culturally Responsive Teaching
Each day in the classroom it is all about getting the students from where they are to where they need to be. This challenge can be more than meets the eye because culturally diverse students walk into our classrooms at all different levels. When it comes to teaching learners from diverse backgrounds, we understand there’s a disconnect somewhere - but how do we solve this issue? Dr. Woodly offers strategies educators can put in place to transform learning objectives that students perceive as mundane or boring, into genuinely interesting and engaging experiences by making learning culturally responsive and relevant.
The Keys to Culturally Responsive Teaching
Many teachers struggle with classroom management because we still employ outdated practices and give no consideration to modern behavior science. What do I mean? Simply stated, using these methods considers the fact that we (in this case students) have feelings, insecurities, and reasons why they want or do not want to do certain things. Therefore, this method teaches you to optimize for their feelings, natural motivations, and reasons to engage in learning - not misdeeds. “How to Master Classroom Management in Urban Schools” will prepare your school to:
Reduce repeated disrespect, defiance and disruption
- Identify and eliminate the root causes of negative behaviors
- Help students to self-regulate
- Spark the engagement and motivation of your students
- Build authentic relationships with some of the most challenging students
The Educator Wellness Revolution
This focuses on a part of the equation in the classroom that is too often overlooked. The teacher. Dr. Woodly often works with a lot of educators that experience high levels of stress and low motivation, with no real answers as to how to overcome the obstacles that come along with teaching in difficult circumstances. To say this is an absolute game-changer, that is no exaggeration. A game-changer.
The Educator Record of Success
As educators we want to be successful, but how exactly is this done? What are the steps needed in order to ensure we achieve at the highest levels in our personal and professional lives? This program is a breakdown of the fundamental principles that have guided the most phenomenal achievements in education and beyond. Record of Success teaches timeless principles needed to increase skills, confidence, foster resilience through life's most rigorous challenges and approach each day with passion and purpose! The road to success is not always clear, so this program was designed to erase bad habits (some that most may not even be aware of), instill motivation and build unstoppable momentum. Educators should brace themselves as exposure to these ideas can fundamentally change their lives as they know it!
DR. WOODLY’S PROGRAMS ARE PERFECT FOR:
- Educator Conferences
- Leadership Retreats
- District Convocations
- Professional Development
- District & Regional Events
"Dr. Woodly was the perfect presenter at the convocation for our first day back to school! He energized the crowd with his motivational presentation and gave relatable personal success stories.
It is rare that all staff members (teachers, clerical, teaching assistants, BOE members, custodians) are motivated by a guest speaker. Everyone left feeling that they could successfully build relationships with our students. More than two weeks later, people are still commenting on Dr. Woodly's dynamic presentation!"
"Dr. Woodly provided a keynote and breakout sessions on the topics of Culturally Responsive Instruction, Discipline in Culturally Diverse Schools, and Targeted Family and Community Engagement. He presented information that was informative, innovative, and interactive. The administrators, teachers and staff all indicated that they received benefit from the presentations, and unanimously requested that Dr. Woodly return!
I would highly recommend Dr. Woodly as a speaker to just about any audience. He is passionate about the subject matter, he makes the presentation personal and interactive, and he leaves you wanting more. He is very well-spoken, professional, and studies his audience to ensure that he is providing what is needed."
Joy E. Richardson, Ed. D.
Assistant Director, Special Education Norfolk Public Schools
CAN YOU SPEAK TO OUR TEACHERS VIRTUALLY?
Absolutely! As we all know these are indeed challenging times, but there is still work to be done. For this reason, I have put measures in place to offer educators practical strategies and tools virtually! This method has proven to be extremely convenient and cost effective for many schools in the face of COVID-19.
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