Shared Inquiry Method Training
- This training is designed to give teachers across content areas the tools to implement inquiry-based teaching and learning in their classrooms.
On-Site Coaching and Training
- Give your teachers the personalized, specific feedback they need to apply what they have learned in training.
Video Coaching
- Great Books Video Coaching is an effective way to provide the tailored individual support your teachers need.
Distance Learning Options
- Our highly interactive, live webinars provide ongoing professional development.
Shared Inquiry Method Training
This training is designed to give teachers across content areas the tools to implement inquiry-based teaching and learning in their classrooms.
In this hands-on, interactive course, experienced trainers model and teach the distinguishing features of the Shared Inquiry method and help educators learn:
- The importance of selecting complex texts and objects of inquiry
- What types of activities support each student’s learning objective
- How to formulate, test, and refine high-level questions
- How to integrate Shared Inquiry into their curriculum
- Ways to make discussions more student-driven
- How to assess student learning
- Strategies to differentiate and support all students
Getting Started options:
- Webinar of up to 90 minutes
- Two 1-hour phone meetings
- Remote curriculum development of up to 4 hours
Cost and Format
- Course fee is $171–$599 per person, depending on enrollment.
- Blended course includes a goal-setting meeting, one day (6 hours) of live instruction, a post-course meeting with a trainer, and a choice of Getting Started options.
- Live course includes a goal-setting meeting, two 5-hour sessions on consecutive days, and a post-course meeting with a trainer.
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On-Site Coaching and Training
Give your teachers the personalized, specific feedback they need to apply what they have learned in training and to become highly proficient at the inquiry-based teaching skills that make Great Books programs so successful.
Research shows that in-person, teacher-focused professional development supports the implementation of new strategies in the classroom and, over time, mastery of these skills. Our team of educational consultants will work closely with you to customize the best ongoing professional development plan to meet your goals and help you stay within your budgetary guidelines.
Schedule our expert instructors to visit your school and work with students and teachers in their classrooms. Choose from:
- In-classroom coaching, modeling, and co-teaching
- One-on-one feedback and goal setting
- Grade-level and team meetings
- Curriculum development—our team of trainers will work with you to customize an inquiry-based approach across all disciplines to fit your needs and ensure that you meet state and district standards, using:
- Classroom materials of your choice
- A blend of Great Books and other materials
- Advanced courses, including:
- Administrators and Instructional Leaders: Supporting Shared Inquiry
- Using Shared Inquiry with Nonfiction
- The Power of Student Questions
- The Close-Reading Process
- The Reading-Writing Connection
- Assessing Student Progress
- Interpretive Thinking for Younger Students
On-Site Fees
- Single-day: $3,200
- Two or more consecutive days:
$2,000 per day
(save 37%)
Video Coaching
Great Books Video Coaching, alongside our on-site coaching visits, is an effective way to provide the tailored individual support your teachers need to deliver the full benefits of Great Books programs and make the Shared Inquiry method of learning part of the culture in every classroom.
Great Books Video Coaching features:
- Expert support and feedback from our staff
- Options to optimize practice and growth over time including self-reflection, peer collaboration, and video coaching
- Our digital platform, which allows for easy uploading of videos, self-reflection, and feedback
- Unlimited sharing of videos between teachers from the same group
- Shared Inquiry framework that describes specific questioning and discussion practices
Great Books Video Coaching benefits include:
- Choice. Teachers select video segments for feedback—allowing them to target specific goals, classes, or content—and select who can view the videos.
- Convenience. Videos can be recorded on any device and uploaded at any time.
- Expertise. Great Books coaches are masters of Shared Inquiry who are focused on supporting teachers and their growth.
- Personalization. From novice to expert, each user receives individualized feedback and suggestions for improvement and next steps.
- Impact. Increase the number of teachers who can be supported and provide more coaching opportunities for each teacher.
- Growth. Increase teacher growth, development, and impact.
Video Coaching Fees
- Single-user license:
$1,355 per academic year - Group of 5 user licenses:
$5,500 per academic year
(includes one view-only administrator access license)
Distance Learning Options
Our highly interactive, live webinars provide ongoing professional development. You can choose from our existing offerings, or we can help you customize online training sessions for your staff.
Our webinars include:
- The Power of Student Questions
- The Close-Reading Process
- Shared Inquiry Advanced Review
- Interpretive Thinking for Grades K–2
- The Reading-Writing Connection
Examples of custom webinars:
- Shared Inquiry Discussion Across the Curriculum
- Shared Inquiry and Current Events
- Peer Coaching and Mentoring
- Working with Novels
Volunteer Leader Training
We also offer volunteer leader training for parents and other volunteers conducting Great Books programs. This live webinar covers the essentials of Shared Inquiry and prepares volunteers to lead discussions with students. The live webinar is 4 hours over two days for only $99 per person.
Webinar Fees
- Most webinars are 90 minutes and only $85 per person—a great value!
- Contact us to customize an online training for your staff!
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