Professional Development That Unlocks Educator Potential
A dynamic and engaging speaker, Steve Barkley delivers skill-based professional learning experiences that connect educational theory with practical application. His presentations feature real-world examples, research-informed strategies, and stories from the field—helping educators immediately apply new thinking to their work.
Many presentations can be extended through small-group workshops facilitated by Steve and/or additional PLS 3rd Learning staff. Steve is also available for long-term consulting partnerships to support implementation and achieve desired outcomes.
Featured Presentations
The Magic of Excellent Teaching
How does a master teacher make learning happen? In this engaging presentation, Steve shares strategies and skills that help educators create meaningful learning experiences in their own classrooms.
Facilitating Professional Learning Communities®
To positively impact student achievement, Steve explores how effective professional learning communities foster collaboration, focus collective effort, and make better use of teachers’ time.
Principal-Coach Partnership
Steve examines the relationship between instructional coaches and administrators and shows how strong partnerships can drive instructional change, improve student outcomes, and increase staff engagement.
Discovering the Power of Live-Event Learning®
In this session, Steve demonstrates how real-life events can be integrated into instruction—allowing teachers to address curriculum goals while engaging students in authentic problem solving and meaningful application.
Leadership for Innovation and Change
Continuous improvement and innovation are essential for today’s education leaders. This seminar helps administrators and teacher-leaders identify their leadership strengths, create supportive environments, and develop plans to enhance their impact.
Additional Presentation Topics
- Eclectic View of Learning Styles: The Kaleidoscope Profile®
- Facilitation Skills for Leaders
- Feedback for Learning—Grading?
- Increasing Options, Lowering Risks
- Instructional Coaching
- Leading Through Conversations
- Natural Leadership
- Power of Optimism
- Raising Student Expectations
- Tapping Student Effort
- Teambuilding
- Together Toward Tomorrow
