Professional Development

Professional Development That
Districts Can Actually Use

School-wide training for general education, special education, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support teams — built around your district’s real priorities.

The Problem

Most PD Doesn’t Stick

Too many professional development sessions are one-time events disconnected from the daily realities of the classroom. Teachers leave feeling overwhelmed, implementation falls flat, and the district has little to show for the investment.

Staff deserve training that respects their time, meets them where they are, and gives them tools they can use the very next day.

The Salt Creek Approach

Training That Turns Into Action

Salt Creek Learning designs customized training aligned to your district’s priorities, improvement goals, and staff needs. We go beyond the initial session — offering targeted training, follow-up consultation, and implementation support that helps districts turn learning into lasting action.

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Who We Serve

Training for Your Entire School Community

Salt Creek provides professional learning for every member of your school — because strong SPED programs require the whole team.

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General Education Teachers

Building inclusive classrooms, understanding IEPs, and supporting students with disabilities in the general education setting.

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Special Education Teachers

Strengthening compliance, documentation practices, instructional strategies, and caseload management skills.

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Administrators & Campus Leaders

Understanding SPED law, compliance obligations, and how to lead and support inclusive programs at the campus and district level.

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Paraprofessionals & Support Staff

Practical, hands-on strategies for supporting diverse learners in the classroom and across the school day.

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Instructional Coaches

Embedding inclusive practices into coaching cycles and supporting teachers in implementing SPED-aligned instruction.

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District-Level Teams

Strategic professional learning for district leadership teams focused on systems-level improvement and compliance infrastructure.

Training Topics

What We Can Train On

Our training is fully customizable. Below are some of our most-requested topics — all of which can be tailored to your district’s specific context and goals.

Topic Who It’s For What Staff Will Gain
IEP Practices & Documentation SPED Teachers, Administrators Writing compliant, student-centered IEPs that hold up under scrutiny and serve students well
Inclusive Practices & UDL General Ed & SPED Teachers Practical strategies for making the general education curriculum accessible to all learners
Behavior Supports & SEL All Staff Classroom management strategies, sensory needs awareness, and social-emotional learning integration
AI in the Classroom All Teachers Leveraging technology to support diverse learners and reduce teacher workload
Standards-Based Instruction SPED & General Ed Teachers Aligning SPED services and goals with state academic standards
Secondary Transition SPED Teachers, Counselors Preparing students with disabilities for life after high school — compliant and student-centered
MTSS & Tiered Support Administrators, Coaches Building multi-tiered systems of support that integrate SPED and general education effectively
What Educators Say

Trusted by District Leaders

“Solution-oriented and strategic in her thinking, Amanda transforms challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.”

— Jordan, Instructional Admin

“Amanda is one of the best leaders I have worked under. She goes above and beyond for her team and leads with students in mind.”

— Renae, SPED

“Amanda leads with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Any district would be lucky to have such a visionary and compassionate leader.”

— LeAnne, SPED

Need Training Built Around Your School?

From a single professional development session to a comprehensive professional learning plan, Salt Creek can design support around your staff, students, and goals.