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Professional Development

Workshop and Training Opportunities

J Taylor Education and The Center for Depth & Complexity provide year-round, in-person professional development and implementation support for schools and districts. Our professional development prepares educators and administrators to implement Depth & Complexity across schools, strengthening critical thinking, differentiation, and empowering students how to think like professionals across disciplines.

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If you are exploring in-person workshops, virtual professional development, curriculum alignment, implementation planning, end-of-year resource purchases, or one of our annual online opportunities, this is the best place to start.

We also host two annual fall online opportunities each year — our Online Trainer of Trainers Cohort and Annual Online Conference — both of which are outlined further down this page.

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Want to talk through professional development, implementation support, or resource needs for your school or district? Schedule a time that works for you.

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Download the PD Brochure

View general information about our professional development options, delivery models, and ways we partner with schools and districts.

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Download the Implementation Guide

Explore how districts, schools, and gifted programs have successfully implemented the Framework to support critical thinking and deeper learning at scale.

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PD Interest Form

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Year-Round Professional Development and Implementation Support

We work with schools and districts throughout the year to support meaningful, sustainable implementation of the Depth & Complexity Framework. Our services can be tailored to grade levels, content areas, instructional priorities, and long-term goals.

All of our All of our training includes built-in coaching support that enables educators to successfully implement Depth & Complexity into existing curriculum and initiatives, while developing their ability to assess its effectiveness.

Professional Development

In-Person Workshops

Full-day and customized on-site professional development designed to build clarity, practical strategies, and momentum for implementation.

  • Elementary, secondary, or mixed audiences
  • Introductory or advanced sessions
  • Content-specific or cross-curricular formats
  • Flexible school and district models
Professional Development

Virtual PD and Coaching

Flexible online options for schools and districts that want live learning without the logistics of on-site training.

  • Live Zoom workshops and with option to provide supplemental asynchronous activites and provide certificates of complition for attendees.
  • Implementation coaching
  • Follow-up support sessions
  • Custom structures for district needs
Implementation Support

Curriculum Alignment and Planning

We work with schools and districts embed Depth & Complexity into existing curriculum in ways that support differentiation, tiered learning, and long-term consistency.

  • Writing curriculum with our partner schools/districts
  • Coaching for differentiated implementation
  • Planning for instructional leadership
  • Practical models and integration templates for all district educators
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School Partnerships Flexible models for campus-based implementation and support.
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District Partnerships Multi-site training, rollout planning, and long-term implementation support.
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Teacher Training Practical classroom application for elementary and secondary educators.
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Administrator Support Leadership planning, implementation guidance, and walkthrough alignment.
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Instructional Coaching Follow-up support to build consistency, clarity, and momentum.
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Curriculum Implementation Curriculum writing and support with our expert team to embed Depth & Complexity into existing curriculum and planning structuress.

Annual Online Learning Opportunities

In addition to our year-round services, we also offer two annual registration-based online opportunities for educators and leaders looking to deepen their understanding and implementation of the Depth & Complexity Framework.

Annual Online Event

Annual Online Conference

October 3, 2026
  • Three live breakout sessions (1 hour each)
  • Sessions designed for both new and experienced educators
  • Elementary and secondary-specific breakout options
  • Practical, classroom-ready strategies and examples
  • Immediate application across content areas and grade levels
  • Access to all conference recordings for the entire school year
  • Optional asynchronous assignments for extended learning
  • Certificates available for up to 6 hours of PD credit
  • Bulk registration discounts available for schools and districts
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Annual Online Cohort

Online ToT Cohort

Begins September 24, 2026

A structured, year-long cohort designed for teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches who are ready to lead and support implementation of the Depth & Complexity Framework.

  • Runs across the full school year (September through late spring)
  • 4–6 live synchronous online cohort sessions
  • Ongoing asynchronous professional learning and implementation assignments
  • Approximately 30 total hours of professional learning
  • Develop tools to support site and district implementation
  • Facilitate collaborative planning and guide instructional teams
  • Support consistent Depth & Complexity use across your school/district
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