Beyond the Lesson:
A PD Guide for Educators 

After 30+ years in education, we've learned that real instructional change doesn't come from initiatives—it comes from practice, reflection, and systems that honor both educators and students. 

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Beyond the Lesson: A PD Guide for Educators moves from individual classroom strategies to campus-wide implementation. It's designed for leaders who want to build instructional culture that lasts—not just check compliance boxes. 

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WHAT IT IS 

A facilitator-ready professional development resource built for: 

• Summer professional development (district institutes, new teacher orientation) 

• Ongoing campus learning (PLC discussions, department chair development) 

• District-wide instructional implementation 

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WHO IT'S FOR 

• District professional development coordinators 

• Campus instructional leaders and principals 

• Department chairs and teacher leaders 

• Anyone responsible for building instructional culture that actually changes practice 

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WHAT'S INCLUDED 

✓ Facilitator-ready modules (no additional prep work for teachers) 

✓ Reflection prompts and discussion pathways 

✓ Aligned with the Empowered Learning Strategies blog series (launching January 2026) 

✓ Built on 30+ years of classroom, district, and consulting experience 

✓ Designed to move from compliance to ownership, control to structure, surface to substance 

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HOW IT'S DIFFERENT FROM VOLUMES I & II 

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Beyond the Lesson: Volumes I & II are personal. They're about individual educators rediscovering their calling, protecting their purpose, and finding joy in the work. 

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Beyond the Lesson: A PD Guide is systemic. It's about campus and district leaders building instructional cultures where those educators can actually thrive. 

Think of it this way: Volumes I & II help teachers survive. The PD Guide helps leaders create environments where teachers don't just survive—they lead. 

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GET EARLY ACCESS 

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Join our PD Guide waitlist to receive: 

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• Chapter previews (Spring 2026) 

• Early ordering information and bulk purchase options 

• First access to facilitation training opportunities 

• Updates on the Empowered Learning Strategies blog series (beginning January 2026) ​

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PD Guide Waitlist 

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WANT DUKE TO FACILITATE THIS WITH YOUR TEAM? 

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Duke is accepting a limited number of engagements for Summer 2026 to facilitate Beyond the Lesson: A PD Guide with district and campus teams. 

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Options include: 

• Summer PD Institute facilitation (1-3 days) 

• New teacher orientation keynote + book study kickoff 

• Leadership retreat focused on building instructional culture