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Our free online resources include a host of downloadable leader’s guides and high-quality streaming webinars for use by professional learning communities (PLCs), book study groups, coaches, trainers, teacher leaders, administrators, and individual educators to aid the use of Free Spirit books and support continual growth and professional development.

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Ready, Set, Grow! How to Teach Growth Mindset in Grades K–8

Shannon Anderson

In this webinar, you'll learn how to change the way your students think about their challenges and help them set goals, overcome self-doubt, and build resilience.

Help Students Develop Critical Thinking Online and in the Classroom

Richard M. Cash, Ed.D.

Critical thinking is an essential tool in today’s highly complex and confusing world. In this webinar, learn how to construct challenges that develop critical thinking throughout any content area, especially in an online platform.

A Leader’s Guide to Lulu and the Hunger Monster

Erik Talkin

Help young readers get the most out of Lulu and the Hunger Monster.

A Teacher’s Guide to Jamie and Bubbie

Afsaneh Moradian

Help young readers get the most out of Jamie and Bubbie.

A Leader’s Guide to Mindset Power

Shannon Anderson

Help young readers get the most out of Mindset Power.

Inspiring Student Empowerment PLC/Book Study Guide

Use this free professional development resource to facilitate a book study or learning experience for a professional learning community (PLC) using Inspiring Student Empowerment.

Inspiring Student Empowerment: Moving Beyond Engagement, Refining Differentiation

Patti Drapeau

In this webinar, Patti Drapeau shares practical, evidence-based practices that focus instruction on empowerment.

Start Seeing and Serving Underserved Gifted Students PLC/Book Study Guide

Jennifer Ritchotte, Ph.D. / Chin-Wen Lee, Ph.D. / Amy Graefe, Ph.D.

Use this free professional development resource to facilitate a book study or learning experience for a professional learning community (PLC) using Start Seeing and Serving Underserved Gifted Students.

Differentiation for Gifted Learners PLC/Book Study Guide

Diane Heacox, Ed.D. / Richard M. Cash, Ed.D.

Use this free professional development resource to facilitate a book study or learning experience for a professional learning community (PLC) using Differentiation for Gifted Learners.

Cluster Grouping Handbook Handbook PLC/Book Study Guide

Dina Brulles, Ph.D. / Susan Winebrenner, M.S.

Use this free professional development resource to facilitate a book study or learning experience for a professional learning community (PLC) using The Cluster Grouping Handbook.

How Mindfulness Fits into Education in the Pandemic Era

James Butler, M.Ed.

In this webinar, participants will learn strategies for incorporating mindfulness into a daily self-care routine and explore mindful inquiry in their efforts to make sure all students have equitable access to education.

Advances in PBIS: Contributions for Creating Equitable Systems

Char Ryan, Ph.D.

In this webinar, Char Ryan, Ph.D., describes the current recommended practice for data usage in PBIS and highlights the newer data tools. She also explains systemwide policies and practices that enhance the ability of a school or district to implement equitable instruction and discipline.

Engagement Strategies for Students with Attention Challenges: Lower Anxiety and Raise Confidence

Ezra Werb, M.Ed.

In this webinar, Ezra Werb, M.Ed., shares his strategies for lowering students’ anxiety, raising confidence, and increasing engagement.

The PBIS Team Handbook PLC/Book Study Guide

Beth Baker, M.S.Ed. / Char Ryan, Ph.D.

Help your PBIS team go one step further using this free professional development resource to The PBIS Team Handbook to facilitate a book study or learning experience for a professional learning community (PLC).

RTI Success PLC/Book Study Guide

Elizabeth Whitten, Ph.D. / Kelli J. Esteves, Ed.D. / Alice Woodrow, Ed.D.

Facilitate a book study or learning experience for a professional learning community (PLC) with this free professional development resource for RTI Success.

Intentional Teaching in Early Childhood PLC/Book Study Guide

Sandra Heidemann, M.S. / Beth Menninga, M.A.Ed. / Claire Chang, M.A.

Use this free professional development resource to facilitate a book study or learning experience for a professional learning community (PLC) using Intentional Teaching in Early Childhood.

A Practical Guide to Mental Health & Learning Disorders for Every Educator PLC/Book Study Guide

Myles L. Cooley, Ph.D.

This free guide is designed as a professional development resource and can be used to facilitate a book study or as a learning experience for a professional learning community (PLC) using A Practical Guide to Mental Health & Learning Disorders for Every Educator.

Understanding and Supporting Students with Mental Health and Learning Disorders

Myles L. Cooley, Ph.D.

In this webinar, Dr. Myles Cooley describes various mental health and learning disorders, clarifies misunderstandings, and explains new or revised diagnoses. The session features important information about ADHD, dyslexia, autism, self-injury, trauma, and adverse childhood events. In addition, Dr. Cooley discusses the importance of social-emotional learning and culturally responsive classrooms.

A Leader’s Guide to the Everyday Mindfulness Series

Help young readers get the most out of the Everyday Mindfulness series.

Visual Learning and Teaching PLC/Book Study Guide

Susan Daniels, Ph.D.

Facilitate a book study or learning experience for a professional learning community (PLC) with this free professional development resource for Visual Learning and Teaching.

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