Dystined2Shine Educational Consulting

Professional Learning (Virtual)

Sustained Professional Learning That Lead to Real Implementation.

Designed to move beyond one-time session and support lasting instructional change.

Our virtual professional learning experiences are built to move beyond one-time sessions and support meaningful, sustained growth in literacy instruction. All offerings are grounded in the Science of Reading and designed to meet the needs of teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders.

Top Professional Learning Topics:

  1. Small Group Rotational Model Management

  2. Differentiating Instruction to Reach All Learners

  3. Classroom Design

  4. Classroom Management

  5. Using Student Data to Drive Instruction

  6. Vocabulary Practices that Increase Comprehension

  7. Effective Uses of AI for Instruction

  8. Foundational Literacy Skills that Support Rigor

Half-Day Professional Learning (3 hrs)

Focused learning with immediate classroom application.

Designed for schools seeking targeted support around a specific literacy priority, half-day sessions provide concentrated learning without overwhelming staff.

Educators will:

  • Build shared understanding of a focused literacy practice grounded in the Science of Reading

  • Engage with practical, classroom-ready strategies for middle school learners

  • Reflect on current instructional practices and identify clear next steps

  • Leave with tools and resources that support immediate implementation

Ideal for:
Staff meetings, PLC learning extensions, or schools beginning literacy alignment work.

Investment: $2,800 virtual (up 25 educators)

Full-Day Professional Learning (6.5 hrs)

Deeper learning. Stronger alignment. Lasting impact.

Full-day sessions allow time for deeper exploration, collaboration, and instructional planning. These sessions are designed to strengthen coherence across classrooms and teams while supporting sustained implementation.

Educators will:

  • Deepen understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction for adolescent learners

  • Apply strategies through guided practice, discussion, and planning

  • Collaborate across grade levels or content areas to strengthen alignment

  • Develop a shared vision for literacy instruction and support structures

Ideal for:
Professional development days, schoolwide initiatives, or district-led learning.

Investment: $3,997 virtual (up 25 educators)

Professional Learning Mini-Series

Intentional learning over time that supports real change.

Mini-series provide schools with the opportunity to engage in sustained professional learning through a cohesive sequence of sessions. Leaders select from a menu of PL offerings to create a focused learning pathway, typically delivered across four (full-day) sessions.

To strengthen implementation and consistency, mini-series may be paired with a literacy audit and/or instructional coaching, providing teachers and leaders with targeted support between sessions. This combination allows schools to move beyond learning into practice—supporting reflection, feedback, and real-time application in classrooms.

Schools benefit from:

  • A structured learning sequence aligned to school goals

  • Time for implementation, reflection, and refinement between sessions

  • Increased consistency and follow-through across instructional practices

  • Ongoing support for teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders. Pair with group coaching

Ideal for:
Schools seeking long-term growth, instructional coherence, and sustained literacy improvement.

Investment: Customizable packages start at $12,000 (virtual)