Seesaw Professional Learning Executive Summary Seesaw Professional Learning is designed to deliver the most important return on investment in education: the return on instruction. Our professional learning experiences empower educators with practical, immediately applicable strategies that enhance teaching and learning while improving teacher workflow. Unlike traditional professional development that focuses primarily on theory, Seesaw Professional Learning is connected to the real, daily needs of classrooms. Every session is facilitated by experienced former educators and Seesaw experts who understand the challenges and opportunities teachers face. Through engaging, collaborative, and personalized learning experiences, educators gain the confidence and skills needed to integrate Seesaw meaningfully throughout the school day. Our goal is to help educators leverage Seesaw as an instructional tool that supports teaching and learning across all content areas—not as a standalone activity or isolated technology initiative. Professional learning is designed to intentionally align to school and district priorities, ensuring measurable impact on instructional practice and student engagement.
Methodology Seesaw Professional Learning is grounded in instructional best practices and educational research. Our approach combines expert facilitation, hands-on learning, and personalized support to create meaningful professional growth opportunities for educators. Our Professional Learning Approach ● Connected to Real Classroom Needs Training focuses on authentic instructional challenges and opportunities that educators encounter every day. ● Practical Skills, Not Just Theory Participants leave with actionable strategies, ready-to-use resources, and implementation plans that can be applied immediately. ● Expert-Led Learning Sessions are facilitated by experienced former educators and Seesaw specialists who provide relevant examples, coaching, and guidance. ● Interactive and Collaborative Experiences Educators actively engage in learning through modeling, discussion, collaboration, and hands-on practice. ● Personalized to School and District Priorities Professional learning experiences are customized to support school and district goals, initiatives, and instructional priorities. ● Research-Based Best Practices Training emphasizes evidence-based instructional practices that support student engagement, feedback, family communication, and authentic learning experiences. ● Ongoing Learning Opportunities Professional learning extends beyond live sessions through access to on-demand training resources and implementation support.
Impact Seesaw Professional Learning helps educators confidently integrate Seesaw into teaching and learning throughout the entire school day, resulting in stronger instructional practices and improved learning experiences for students. Expected Outcomes For Teachers ● ● ● ● ●
Increased confidence using Seesaw to support instruction Improved workflow efficiency and reduced administrative burden Greater ability to document, assess, and provide feedback on student learning Stronger family engagement through authentic communication and visibility into learning Effective integration of Seesaw into daily instructional routines
For Administrators ● ● ● ●
Greater consistency in instructional practices Alignment of technology use with school and district goals and initiatives Increased educator adoption and effective implementation of Seesaw Stronger return on instructional investments through meaningful classroom impact
For Students ● ● ● ●
Increased engagement and ownership of learning More opportunities for creativity, reflection, and demonstration of understanding Enhanced access to personalized learning experiences Improved communication between school and home
For Families ● Improved communication between home and school ● Increased engagement in student learning
Professional Learning Offerings Live In-Person Half- or full-day teacher, admin, coach professional development includes interactive and collaborative learning experiences to get teachers started or go deeper in their skills. Interactive Virtual Workshop For groups of 50 or fewer. Participants (teachers, admin, coaches) will actively learn and practice key skills, collaborate, and participate in live discussions. Cohort Facilitation A Seesaw expert develops and facilitates a customized series of either onsite or virtual learning experiences throughout the year. These tailored sessions will be centered around district priorities and educator goals to take Seesaw implementation and instruction to new heights. Facilitation experiences are flexible to support groups (grade levels, coaches, tech leaders, etc.) and are tailored to the specific needs of participants. Recommended for cohorts of 30 or less. Coaching and Modeling Work side-by-side with a Seesaw expert to receive personalized consultation and support, modeling, and tailored feedback to provide purposeful integrations of Seesaw in the classroom. Offered onsite only. Seesaw Professional Learning Catalog