Staff Development
HOW WE CAN HELP
Empowering Educators, Elevating Programs
At Docentus, we help educators and programs reach their full potential through a proven model of Discover. Grow. Act. Improve. Our professional development experiences are designed to uncover new ideas, build practical skills, inspire action, and drive continuous improvement. Partner with us to empower your staff, strengthen your program, and create lasting impact for your students.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Our Latest Professional Development Sessions
We specialize in creating fully customized professional development experiences designed to meet the unique needs of your programs, students, and directors - every Docentus experience is built to help your team grow, lead, and thrive.
"New Kids on the Block"
with Emily Gurwitz
Explore strategies for thriving in block scheduling and maximizing rehearsal time for band programs. Emily Gurwitz shares practical tools for organization, pacing, and engagement in extended class periods.
"An Integrated Approach to the Harmony Director"
with Michael Pote
Discover both basic and advanced uses of the Yamaha Harmony Director. Michael Pote shows how to incorporate this essential tool into daily rehearsals to improve intonation, harmonic understanding, and ensemble balance.
“We Are Educators, We Can Do Anything”
with Phillip Sammons
Celebrate the power of fine arts in elementary education. Phillip Sammons emphasizes creativity, adaptability, and the vital role of fine arts educators in shaping the next generation of learners.
"Block Scheduling"
with Jan Taylor
Learn how to make the most of block scheduling with your choir program. Jan Taylor demonstrates how to maintain student focus, balance rehearsal segments, and maximize musical growth in a long-period environment.
"In Sync: Aligning the Path from Middle School to High School”
with Meredith Stahl
Strengthen the bridge between middle school and high school programs. Meredith Stahl guides educators through aligning pedagogy, expectations, and culture across your cluster to ensure consistent student growth.
"T-TESS in the Fine Arts Classroom"
with Cathy Thomas Isaacks
Gain valuable insight into the T-TESS appraisal process from an evaluator’s perspective. This workshop helps fine arts teachers craft effective goals, gather meaningful evidence, and tackle common challenges.
"Maximize Your Color Guard"
A customized professional development experience designed to meet the specific needs of your color guard staff. This session helps directors and instructors strengthen teaching strategies, align program vision, and create a unified, growth-focused instructional team.
"Beyond Half Time: Managing Dance Culture"
with Courtney Mills
Build and sustain a thriving dance or drill team culture grounded in excellence, accountability, and purpose. Learn to set clear expectations, define roles, and create lasting success for students and staff.
"Taking the Right Steps in the Beginning"
with Meredith Bishop Bates & Jennifer Wren
Young teachers looking for guidance or a seasoned director in need of a fresh perspective, this clinic is packed with strategies to help you kick off your year with confidence and clarity.
Interested in bringing a Docentus Professional Development to your staff?
OUR PARTNERS
Districts We've Partnered With
Docentus has provided professional development for districts across Texas this year, including:
Aldine ISD
Channelview ISD
Judson ISD
Pflugerville ISD
San Benito ISD
"Thank you, and I just want to say that the presenters yesterday were all amazing.
It was exactly what I asked for. Thank you!"
- Channelview ISD