Pillars for Success: Improving the Core for ALL!

 Pillars for Success: Improving the Core for ALL Students is a professional development series designed to strengthen Tier 1 instruction through inclusive, evidence-based practices. Participants explore the essential pillars—Universal Design for Learning, Differentiation, and Collaboration & Co-Teaching—to ensure every student has access to rigorous, high-quality learning experiences. This training equips educators with practical strategies to enhance classroom instruction and support the success of all learners. 

 The Pillars for Success Literacy Framework: Middle and Secondary equips educators with practical strategies to strengthen reading, writing, and content-area literacy across all subjects. This framework emphasizes inclusive, evidence-based instruction that builds fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension for diverse learners. Through collaboration, differentiation, and universal design, teachers learn to make complex texts accessible while fostering confidence and engagement in every student. 

 Boost your confidence and skills with our focused Teacher Licensure Test Prep Sessions, designed to help educators master key content and testing strategies. Whether you’re preparing for Praxis, Pearson, or edTPA, these sessions provide targeted support to help you pass with success. 

 Tutor Training: Teaching Elementary Reading Using the Science of Reading is  designed specifically for district-hired paraprofessionals and tutors (not necessarily licensed teachers). This session is practical, hands-on, and aligned to the instructional priorities of your district.

Schedule your personalized planning session with JES LLC to make your personalized PD plan.