Positive Change Institute (PCI) is rooted in supporting school districts to improve their capacity which results in introspection and improved student outcomes. PCI employed a scientific approach to the study of education, with the aim of combining qualitative and quantitative research methods. This includes observation of practice for the betterment of children, teachers, and our larger democratic society.  We are highly experienced to prepare teachers in delivering high quality instruction to students. We will translate this deep knowledge and experience into professional development and strategic supports that positively impact learning outcomes.  Professional learning is the acquisition of any knowledge, skills and behaviors needed to apply and integrate a strategy or product into one’s job or position to advance desired outcomes.

Positive Change Institute has established criteria and qualifiers (Micro- credential) for individuals or instructors, who exhibit or have experience with the performance indicators of targeted desired outcomes, and who facilitate face-to-face and online professional learning with participants. Professional Learning is a permanent change of knowledge, skills and/or behaviors and long term in nature. Professional learning builds the capacity to achieve and sustain new desired performance outcomes that benefit the organization. Positive Change Institute Professional Learning may award in-service points towards renewal of an educator certificate if all the requirements are met pursuant to statutory law, rules, policy, procedures.

Realigning Fractured Systems for Better Schools

Training and Coaching Schools
PCI will deliver virtual training sessions for school teams. Each school team can consist of 4-6 members to include an administrator, special educator, multi-lingual learner educator, general educators, and interventionists. These members should be consistent across all sessions. Each training sessions, which will last no longer than 3 hours, will be delivered virtually. Trainings can be delivered in small-group format prepared with interactive workgroup time, which will allow teams multiple opportunities to build their framework and receive feedback and guidance. Sessions can include pre-work and will be followed by coaching sessions and follow-up tasks.  During our instructional sessions, PCI will coach school leaders and teams. Coaching will occur in virtual events, such as webinars and online and phone communication, and will facilitate deeper understanding of implementation in their school context. Coaching sessions will occur once per month and last up to 2 hours per school; scheduling will be developed with each school. During coaching sessions, PCI staff will work with school teams on the implementation of the action plan that was developed in.