Staff Development
Our professional development PD services include standards-based teacher training workshops, model demonstration lessons, video conferencing sessions, coaching days, and consulting for individual educators, schools, districts, and arts organizations. We provide keynote addresses and master classes for conferences, special events, and thespian festivals. We train K-12 teachers (theatre or non-theatre) in classroom management, arts integration methods, literacy strategies, and teaching with creative drama across the curriculum.
All PD trainings are led by Mr. Jonas Basom, the author and creator of Drama Works! Teaching System (About the Author).
Contact us for a free consultation to help you design a PD plan to fit your needs and empower your teachers!
Teacher Training Workshops
• Hands-on, experiential learning
• Customized to meet your needs
• Full-day, half-day, or seriesLearn More
Model Demonstration Lessons
• With students (teachers observe)
• Reflection/debrief with teachers
• Available for grades K-12Learn More
Video Conferencing
• Affordable PD support for teachers
• Customized to the individual/group
• Available year-round and worldwideLearn More
College Courses for Teachers
• Self-designed, independent study
• Earn credits using Drama Works!
• Available year-round and worldwideLearn More
Arts Ed Collective
• PD for teachers, school residencies
• Approved for L.A. County schools
• Grant funding availableLearn More
Keynotes and Conferences
• Keynote address for special events
• Workshop leader for conferences
• Guest artist for thespian festivalsLearn More
Client List (Representative)
California School Districts
• LAUSD• Norwalk La Mirada • iLEAD and SCVi • Burbank • Las Virgenes • Rialto • San Juan • Stockton • Glendale • Little Lake City |
Texas School Districts
• Houston• Dallas • La Joya • Fort Worth • Tyler • Waco • Fort Bend • Brownsville • Lamar • Corpus Christi |
US and International
• Jefferson County Schools (KY)• Denver Public Schools (CO) • The American School (Taipei) • CODE (Toronto) • ABCDE (Vancouver) • Portugal Teachers (Lisbon) • Cal. Teachers Association (CA) • Kaiser Permanente (CA) • NW Theatre Teachers (WA) • Florida Thespian Festival (FL) |
PD Evaluations
See what teachers are saying about our staff development trainings.
Elementary Teachers
• Integrating Drama Across the Curriculum• Implementing Drama Works! • Model Demonstration Lessons |
Secondary Teachers
• Theatre Specialists (6-12)• English Teachers (grades 6-10) • Skype for Theatre Specialists (6-12) |
Testimonials
Administrator Letters
Walter Smith, Houston ISDGeorge Faber, Tyler ISD Martha Fair, Corpus Christi ISD Nancy Jo Humfeld, past president of TETA Christina Desiderio, Stevenson Elementary |
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Administrators
"The games and techniques on this program meet the K-12 theatre TEKS and challenge students to the highest levels of creativity, language development, and thinking. Jonas is an engaging and inspiring presenter who has helped more than 120 of our generalist teachers gain skill and confidence using drama across the curriculum."
Troy Tinney Tim Jones Martha Fair Susy Oh Luis Rojas |
Teachers
"We participated in a year-long plan that included in-person trainings, model lessons with students, and video conferencing follow-ups. This was the best PD I have ever been a part of! By the end of the year I was confidently using the Drama Works! materials and teaching strategies in my own classroom. This has become a core aspect of my daily teaching."
Steve Fenrickson Jason Buchalter Michael Zito Carlos Nelson Harry Levinson Kay Bliss |