Sahuarita Professional Learning Institute is the professional development provider for Sahuarita Unified School District. We provide a variety of educational offerings for all school district employees including courses in technology, student supports, instruction, leadership, and more. - collaborative and engaging - research-based strategies and best practices - easy online registration
Upcoming PD Events & Webinars
Setting Up and Teaching Small Group Reading for All Students K-5
Participants will learn about grade-level appropriate assessments, analyze data and use it to create instructional group
Science of Reading K-12
This course will provide an evidence-based best practice approach for teaching foundational reading skills.
Creating Digital Communication with Canva
Join us as we dive into the creative world of Canva.
Heggerty’s Bridge the Gap
Phonemic Awareness is essential for every level of students' success in learning to read and spell.
Brain Tools for School
Learn about Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model - how the brain develops and processes in a sequential order.
Dyslexia K-12
Teachers develop a better understanding of what dyslexia is, how to identify signs of it, and how to support students
Inquiry-Based Learning 6-12
This PD will explore how to best incorporate inquiry-based approaches… regardless of content-area.
Youth Mental Health First Aid 6-12
Designed for individuals that regularly interact with youth; teachers, school staff, coaches, parents, etc.
Crisis Prevention Intervention: Deescalation Strategies for Teachers
Participants will learn how to identify different levels of a crisis, and the staff approach to help diffuse a situation
Supporting Student Diversity: Engaging Empathy and Inclusivity for the Campus and Classroom
Build an inclusive community in your classroom and on your campus
Student Engagement Strategies That Promote Positive Behavior K-5
Please join us in a fun and active day that centers around promoting student engagement.
From Sounds to Reading – Essential Skills for Early Readers K-2
This course will focus on phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle and phonics.
Kagan USA Tour – Cooperative Learning Days 1 and 2
Boost student learning and engagement with this powerful, proven approach.
Kagan USA Tour – Win-Win Discipline Days 1 and 2
Strategies to End Every Disruption!
Strategies for English Language Learners in the Classroom K-12
Strategies to help support EL students
SPED Support in the General Ed Classroom K-5
Strategies to support SPED Students in the general education classroom
AI-Powered Pedagogy: Leading the Future of Education
Tips and tricks to support educators and students in the classroom using AI
Control the Chaos: Classroom Culture and Management
Use research-based classroom management programs to help cultivate positive classroom culture and management
Let’s Organize Your Google Drive!
Come and learn the in’s and out’s of how to organize your Google Drive (and even your entire digital life)!
Active Participation 6-12
Strategies for classroom active participation and engagement
Social-Emotional Teaching Strategies K-5
Social-emotional learning empowers students that directly impact their academic lives
Autism
Participants will explore autism spectrum disorders in order to better serve our students