2026–2027 Professional Development Series for Teachers
Teaching is hard. Your classroom doesn’t have to feel that way. You already know the feeling — a student shuts down, the energy in the room spikes, and you’re managing behavior instead of teaching. FocusedKids’ monthly Professional Development series was built for exactly that moment. And for you. Once a month via Zoom, you’ll join a community of educators who are done just surviving the school day — and ready to actually thrive in it. Using the FocusedKids Method, a research-backed, brain-based approach to social-emotional learning, you’ll walk away each session with tools you can use the very next morning. Here’s what you’ll gain: Monthly live guided meditations — short, practical, and designed to fit into your real life Free classroom-ready lessons, videos, and activities — adaptable to the specific needs of your students Expert conversations with leading voices in social-emotional health and well-being A community of forward-thinking educators — collaborate, share, and grow alongside teachers who get it Virtual classroom support directly from the FocusedKids team You’ll also deepen your understanding of the developing brain — so instead of reacting to your students, you’ll understand them. When teachers and kids share the same language, rebounding from dysregulation becomes much easier. And yes — you’ll earn salary advancement or continuing education credit every time you participate. This isn’t your average PD. It’s an investment in your classroom, your students, and yourself. One hour a month. Real tools. Real results. 2026-2027 Schedule Monday, October 5, 4:30-5:30 MT – Introduction to FocusedKids Monday, November 2, 4:30-5:30 MT Monday, December 7, 4:30-5:30 MT Monday, January 4, 4:30-5:30 MT Monday, February 1, 4:30-5:30 MT Monday, March 1, 4:30-5:30 MT Monday, April 5, 4:30-5:30 MT Monday, May 3, 4:30-5:30 MT – Wrap Up the School Year, Reflections, and Next Steps What educators are saying about FocusedKids: “FocusedKids has been a great tool for me. It helped me a lot with a student in my classroom that has been through an emotional dysregulation.” “I loved what FocusedKids teaches me to apply in my classroom, the kids are more aware of their feelings and their actions. They are a more focused and happy group. THANK YOU FocusedKids team!” “I have been using the FocusedKids model and resources for many years. I love the simplicity of the mindful exercises and how I can empower my kindergarten students to self regulate. My classroom uses the language of FocusedKids all throughout the day. FocusedKids has truly had the greatest impact on my classroom management techniques and creating a regulated classroom environment.” For more information or to contact us with questions please reach out to us at info@focusedkids.org. This FREE Professional Development series is generously supported by Living Peace Foundation.