Research-based professional development for K-12 schools
One classroom is good. One campus changes everything.
The Center for Teacher Effectiveness delivers evidence-based professional development that educators use the next day, and for years after. Built by teachers. Proven in schools. Trusted in all 50 states and 14 countries.
30 to 96% fewer office referrals and suspensions, documented
What would you like to change at your school?
Each program can be delivered on-site by a master trainer, through our Train-the-Trainer certification, or as a keynote for your next event.
Our flagship program
Classroom Management
The most requested K-12 classroom management system in the country. Reduces office referrals 30 to 96%, eliminates disruption, and gives educators their classrooms back, starting the very next day. Trusted by 400,000+ educators across all 50 states since 1993.
Explore This ProgramAI for Teachers New
Practical AI strategies that save hours every week on planning, assessment, and administration.
Explore this programCulturally Responsive Teaching New
Build the awareness and strategies needed to connect with every student regardless of background.
Explore this programStudent Engagement & Motivation
Practical differentiated instruction strategies that reach every learner, including those who have already checked out.
Explore this programEducator Safety & Security
Practical, non-threatening safety habits and emergency protocols every educator needs, from classroom to campus-wide.
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During my first two years as principal, we had over 300 office referrals and 150 out-of-school suspensions. After fully implementing these strategies, only two office referrals in six weeks.
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measurable change
"I was going to retire early. After this training, I finally have the strategies I needed. After 19 years as an educator, I finally have time to teach with care and compassion."
"This is without a doubt the single best training we have ever offered. Veteran teachers of 20+ years said it was the best in-service they had in their entire tenure."
Bring expertise in, or build it from within.
Both pathways deliver the same powerful content. The difference is who leads it, and what your school gains long-term.
On-site training
Bring a Trainer to Your Campus
A Center for Teacher Effectiveness master trainer comes directly to your school and delivers a full professional development experience for your staff.
- Expert trainer with deep knowledge of your content area
- Customized to your school's demographics and goals
- Strategies teachers use the very next day
- Pay by PO, invoice, credit card, check, or ACH
- Available for any of our training programs
We respond within 24 hours, even on weekends
Train-the-Trainer certification
Certify Your Own Trainers
We certify one or more of your own staff members to lead CTE training internally, building permanent capacity on your campus.
- Two intensive days of hands-on certification training
- Two years of in-house training rights after certification
- Onboard new staff on your own schedule
- Your certified trainer supported by our team throughout
- Best for districts investing in long-term capacity
Two-year certification. Ask about renewal options.
Need to see it in your own buildings first? Run a pilot with a decision date: one school to half the district, measured for a semester against the schools you have not trained yet, then a decision about the rest.
How a pilot worksReal results. Real schools. Real data.
29 of our 35 schools were trained, affecting more than 11,000 children. We experienced a 16% decrease in suspensions and a 9% increase in test scores. None of our schools are on the improvement list.
Pioneer Continuation High School saw suspensions drop from 39% to 18%, in-house suspensions cut in half, and significant increases in state exit exam passing rates.
Referral numbers for class disruption were reduced by 62% at our middle school. Our high school's referrals were lower than the rival school's for the very first time ever.
Student referrals in our middle school dropped 30% on average every year for three years straight. Because of these strategies I can say with pride: Every day, I teach.
The training provided a discipline system that sets predetermined boundaries with a positive approach. Built on mutual respect, it ensures teachers can teach and students can learn.
Since my Differentiated Instruction training, I have incorporated Randomization, Storytelling, Concentric Circles, and Entry/Exit Tickets into my courses. Not only do these strategies promote engagement in classrooms, they work powerfully with adult learners too.
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