At RocketPD, we believe that learning is inherently human. Our virtual cohort-based learning experiences give you and your teams access to nationally-recognized speakers and educators, on timely and strategic topics, focused on practical solutions designed to work for you and your unique school community.
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Starting this spring
STUDENT SUCCESS
Designing Learning Experiences with A.I.: A Pathway to Personalization
Join Dr. Catlin R. Tucker, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, former Teacher of the Year and professor at Pepperdine University, for a transformative 4-session course on using artificial intelligence to individualize instruction. Designed to help educators create inclusive, student-centered lessons, this series focuses on leveraging A.I. and emerging technologies to remove barriers, personalize learning, and foster curiosity and resilience. Each session provides actionable strategies to enhance instruction, elevate Tier I teaching, and support every learner’s unique needs.
with Dr. Catlin Tucker
Starting this summer
THINKING CLASSROOMS
Building Thinking Classrooms (Summer BTC refresh)
Join Peter Liljedahl, best-selling author of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics Education at Simon Fraser University, for a hands-on, 3-session summer course designed to help educators launch or refine their Thinking Classroom practice. With tracks for mathematics and cross-curricular disciplines, this live-virtual series focuses on fostering deep student thinking, balancing flow with productive struggle, and creating a replicable framework for teaching problem-solving and collaboration. Perfect for teams or individuals, this course provides practical strategies to start the school year strong and inspire meaningful learning across the curriculum.
with Peter Liljedahl
Starting this fall
CLASSROOM LEARNING
Redesigning instruction: a three-step process to meet every learner’s needs
Join Robert Barnett, educator, author, and co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project, for a transformative 5-session live-virtual course designed to help educators redesign instruction to meet every learner’s needs. This interactive series equips participants with practical tools to implement blended, self-paced, and mastery-based instruction, moving beyond the limitations of traditional teaching methods. Perfect for principals, instructional coaches, and teachers, this course provides actionable strategies to design lessons that support all students, create self-paced learning experiences, and drive systemic change using MCP’s proven framework.
with Robert Barnett
EDUCATIONAL EQUITY
The call to courage: standing up to intolerance & injustice in K-12 schools
Join Dr. Luvelle Brown, Effie A. Jones Humanitarian Award-winner and former New York State Superintendent of the Year, and Dr. Sheldon Berman, AASA’s Lead Superintendent for Social-Emotional Learning, for a powerful 5-session live-virtual course addressing the urgent need to stand up to intolerance and injustice in K-12 schools. Based on their book A Call to Courage, this cohort provides practical strategies for reclaiming the narrative, building a culture of courage, and responding effectively to unjust attacks on public education. Ideal for school and district leaders, this course equips participants with tools to foster equity, inclusion, and resilience in their schools and communities, inspiring change that supports all students.
with Drs. Luvelle Brown & Shelley Berman
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Use family engagement to address urgent challenges in K-12 schools
Join Dr. Steve Constantino, national family engagement expert and best-selling author, and Dr. Peggie Constantino, Executive Professor at William & Mary, for a 5-session live-virtual course designed to help K-12 leaders apply family engagement strategies to solve real-world challenges in schools. This hands-on cohort equips participants with actionable tools to address issues like chronic absenteeism, disengaged families, and support for students with disabilities. Rooted in the proven Five Simple Principles™ model, this course offers practical frameworks, real-world examples, and research-based strategies to foster trust, improve student outcomes, and build a culture of authentic engagement across your school community. Perfect for teams or individuals, this experience empowers leaders to turn family engagement theory into transformative practice.
with Drs. Steve & Peggie Constantino
STAFF ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION
Igniting passion: Retain teachers & improve learning through innovative & personalized professional development
Join George Couros, best-selling author of The Innovator’s Mindset and one of the world’s leading voices on instructional innovation, for a transformative 5-session course on reimagining professional learning. Designed for educators and leaders, this live-virtual series focuses on creating engaging, innovative professional development experiences that inspire educators, ignite creativity, and cultivate an active, collaborative school culture. With decades of experience as a teacher, administrator, and international keynote speaker, George provides practical strategies to transform adult learning and drive improved outcomes for both teachers and students.
with George Couros
TEACHING EFFICACY
Build teaching confidence with powerful lesson design
Join Jennifer Gonzalez, National Board Certified Teacher and founder of Cult of Pedagogy, for a 5-session live-virtual course designed to help classroom teachers and instructional coaches build confidence through effective lesson planning and design. Drawing on her years of classroom experience, Jennifer provides practical strategies to set rigorous, achievable goals, choose impactful teaching strategies, and maximize every teachable moment. This course equips educators with the tools to refine their craft and approach teaching as both a science and an art form.
with Jennifer Gonzalez
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Reduce classroom disruptions & promote positive student behavior using collaborative & proactive solutions
Join Dr. Ross W. Greene, award-winning child psychologist and best-selling author, for a 5-session live-virtual course designed to help educators reduce classroom disruptions and promote positive student behavior using his proven Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model. This hands-on cohort equips school administrators and educators with strategies to understand and address the root causes of challenging behaviors, foster collaborative problem-solving with students, and prevent disruptions before they escalate. Participants will gain practical, job-embedded skills to create a classroom environment that reduces teacher stress, improves communication, and strengthens student empathy and ownership of behavior.
Coming Soon
with Dr. Ross Greene
TECHNOLOGY
Use AI to become a more efficient & effective K-12 administrator
Join A.J. Juliani, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Adaptable and creator of LearningTools.ai, for a hands-on 5-session course exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in K-12 education. Designed for school leaders and administrators, this cohort focuses on leveraging A.I. to improve decision-making, drive operational efficiency, and unlock innovative opportunities for teaching and learning. With a career rooted in leadership and innovation, A.J. provides practical insights and strategies to help you navigate the evolving role of A.I. in education and lead your school community into the future.
with AJ Juliani
THINKING CLASSROOMS
Building Thinking Classrooms (Live)
Join Dr. Peter Liljedahl, professor of mathematics education and best-selling author of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, for a transformative 5-session live-virtual series. Designed to help educators close learning gaps, this course provides a proven framework for fostering deep mathematical thinking and problem-solving. Learn how to create an ideal environment for thinking, engage students in meaningful practices, and implement strategies to launch and sustain Thinking Classrooms. Backed by research and filled with actionable insights, this cohort equips educators with the tools to inspire collaboration, critical thinking, and long-lasting success in mathematics and beyond.
with Peter Liljedahl
TEACHER EVALUATION
Rethinking teacher supervision, coaching & evaluation
Join Kim Marshall, renowned school leadership expert, founder of the Marshall Memo, and author of Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation, for an interactive 8-session live-virtual course designed to transform how school leaders approach teacher evaluation, coaching, and collaboration. This program focuses on practical strategies, including frequent classroom visits, face-to-face coaching conversations, improving teacher teamwork, and refining instructional practices. Perfect for individual leaders or teams, this cohort equips participants to pilot immediate changes, start stakeholder discussions, or plan long-term reforms that continuously improve teaching, leadership, and learning. Empower your school community with actionable tools and insights from one of education’s most trusted voices.
with Kim Marshall
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Build ownership, not buy-in: empowering school teams for the hard work of change
Join Eric Sheninger, best-selling author and founder of Aspire Change EDU, for a transformative 5-session live-virtual course designed to help school leaders drive sustainable change and improve outcomes for all learners. Participants will learn how to build a toolkit for navigating complex challenges, empower teams to take ownership of initiatives, and lead with a student-centered vision. With a focus on fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation, this course equips leaders with evidence-based strategies to refine practices, leverage data, and sustain progress through continuous improvement. Ideal for superintendents, principals, and instructional leaders, this cohort provides actionable tools to build a culture of ownership and engagement that leads to lasting change.
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with Eric Sheninger
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
PBL by design: empowering student engagement and real-world learning
Join Dr. John Spencer, a former middle school teacher, current college professor, and best-selling author, for a transformative 5-session live-virtual course designed to help educators implement high-impact project-based learning (PBL). This interactive cohort equips teachers with the tools to design meaningful, student-driven projects that foster creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. Participants will learn how to structure PBL units that balance student choice with essential learning goals, develop scaffolds to support diverse learners, and integrate strategies to promote collaboration and engagement. By the end of the course, educators will leave with a fully developed PBL unit and a practical framework to make learning more authentic, accessible, and inspiring for students.
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with Dr. John Spencer
STUDENT SUCCESS
Supercharge your classroom with UDL & blended learning
Join Dr. Catlin Tucker, best-selling author, award-winning educator, and keynote speaker, for a 5-session live-virtual course designed to help educators deliver accessible, inclusive, and equitable learning experiences using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended-learning models. In this collaborative professional-learning experience, you’ll learn how to design and facilitate student-centered lessons that engage diverse learners, promote active participation, and free you to work closely with students. Discover actionable strategies to supercharge your classroom, turning traditional instruction into enriching, collaborative experiences that empower every student to succeed.
with Dr. Catlin Tucker
TIME MANAGEMENT & TEACHER PRODUCTIVITY
Unlocking teacher productivity: a process to help prioritize, organize & find your flow
Join Angela Watson, best-selling author, teacher productivity expert, and founder of Truth for Teachers, for a 5-session live-virtual course designed to help K-12 educators reclaim their time and focus on what matters most. In this course, Angela equips teachers with practical strategies to prioritize high-impact tasks, simplify workflows, and develop efficient systems that reduce stress and maximize instructional time. Perfect for teachers, instructional coaches, and district leaders, this course empowers educators to find balance, reduce burnout, and stay centered on practices that truly make a difference for students. Transform how your team works and ensure every moment in the classroom counts!
with Angela Watson
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