The developer supports a wide range of school and district planning and training. Each school is matched with an interdisciplinary support team on the developer's staff, including teachers experienced in classroom implementation of the approach. The team, led by a Site Implementation Coach, facilitates all professional development, including on-site and online coaching. Coaches provide monthly site visits, which include demonstrations of instructional methods, observation and debriefing, support with classroom management, assessment, and other classroom strategies. Over time, schools are expected to develop internal capacity for these functions.
Additional assistance is available as needed.
Other professional development activities include an annual three-day summer institute for instructional staff, administrators, parents, and community members. Implementation Requirements and Schools' Experiences. Schools must agree to a number of conditions before becoming a Different Ways of Knowing school. Coaches and site facilitators support the continual assessment and review of Different Ways of Knowing implementation. The developer works with schools and districts to tailor an evaluation and documentation plan to meet individual school needs.