Professional Development

The Core Knowledge Foundation is the sole provider of professional development for the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence and the Core Knowledge Sequence.

Ensure Success

Successful implementation of Core Knowledge doesn't just happen. In most successful Core Knowledge schools, it is the product of careful planning, support from stakeholders, and rigorous professional development.

The Core Knowledge Foundation can consult with your organization to develop a custom plan to support implementation of the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence or the Core Knowledge Sequence for kindergarten through grade eight. Each year, the Foundation presents hundreds of hours of professional development throughout the U.S. Participating in our professional development offerings helps to ensure the success of your implementation and provides you with an opportunity to meet and interact with other Core Knowledge administrators and teachers.

Get Started

Preschool

At the preschool level, we recommend a minimum of 6 days of Core Knowledge professional development in the first year of implementation to provide guidance on Getting Started with the Preschool Sequence, Assessment and Planning to Meet Children's Needs, and helping children to develop Autonomy, Social Skills and Work Habits.

Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

For teachers implementing Core Knowledge in Grades K—8, a minimum of five days of Core Knowledge professional development is recommended in the first year of implementation.  All staff members should participate in Getting Started with the Sequence for Grades K–8 and administrators and Core Knowledge Coordinators should participate in a Core Knowledge Coordinator and Leadership Institute. These workshops can be scheduled during your allotted professional development days throughout the school year, although the first three days should be scheduled consecutively.