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In the face of today’s leadership and teaching pressures, staff shortages, budget concerns and most importantly our student needs – implementing effective and practical professional development is as vital as ever. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Blackburn has developed a custom suite of developmental tools and workshops that have delivered results across the globe for leaders, teachers and schools. Ranked #7 worldwide guru in education and best-selling author of over 30 books, sessions are designed ALWAYS with school improvement and student growth as the outcome. 


Internationally known for her inspirational, dynamic, and interactive style, Dr. Barbara Blackburn provides a personalized and customized solution to meet your needs through a variety of on-site and virtual training methods. As a former teacher, principal, and professor - Dr. Blackburn's approach is constructed with both the knowledge of each sector and the ability to guide via personal experience at each level.


Whether you are interested in enhancing your primary, elementary, middle, or high school Barbara has taught in each and can provide simple, practical tools that can be implemented the very next day.

Read Dr. Blackburn's articles for teachers or leaders, browse the other free resources and review possible solutions to your challenges as well as the testimonials of those who have experienced the difference she made in their schools scattered throughout then contact Dr. Blackburn.


Dr. Blackburn will listen to your goals and work with you to design a customized and self-reinforcing program that will impress your educator and leaders alike.

Contact Dr Blackburn to Book a Session or to tailor your needs

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Based on her doctoral work related to best practices in professional development, Dr. Blackburn believes the more comprehensive your plan, the more successful you will be. 

 

Prior to any professional development, you’ll discuss your needs with Dr. Blackburn, and she will provide options, ranging from a single session with recommendations for follow-up to a comprehensive plan, which may include book studies, small group focus sessions (on-site or online), or resources to be implemented by the school or district. 

 

Dr. Blackburn's overall goal: focused, professional, practical solutions to address your individual needs.

 

Dr. Blackburn's influence is widespread. Discover more about Dr. Blackburn's education and real-world experience, read and hear what others have to say about their experience with her and then contact Dr. Blackburn and begin working toward your vision-not just a boxed solution.

"Dr. Barbara Blackburn delivered an exceptionally well-designed professional development program for our PS35X staff this school year. Her virtual series sessions on classroom rigor demonstrated deep expertise and thoughtful progression, moving from student motivation and foundational concepts to practical assignment development and scaffolding strategies. Despite the virtual format, she maintained high engagement through interactive activities and meaningful discussions, including a valuable leadership session for administrators.

 

The program's strength lay in its practical application focus. Dr. Blackburn had teachers assess real tasks for rigor levels, develop improvement strategies, and create scaffolding for their own classroom assignments. Her ongoing commitment has been equally impressive—regular check-ins and follow-up articles have sustained momentum and provided continued learning opportunities well beyond the initial sessions.

 

Dr. Blackburn's combination of theoretical knowledge, engaging delivery, and sustained support has produced lasting impact on our instructional practices. Her expertise in classroom rigor, paired with practical tools teachers can immediately implement, makes this professional development highly valuable. I would strongly recommend Dr. Blackburn's services to any school seeking to enhance instructional rigor with meaningful, long-term results".


Graciela Navarro

Principal PS35X

District 9 NYCPS

"Dr. Blackburn delivered an engaging and impactful PLC session that rejuvenated our staff. Her approach was both inspiring and practical, offering authentic, differentiated lessons that teachers could immediately apply in their classrooms. Her ability to connect with educators and address diverse instructional needs was evident throughout the session. Our staff left feeling supported and equipped with new strategies to enhance student learning".

Jason Brown

Principal 

Screven Elementary School

“Dr. Barbara Blackburn is an amazing presenter who engages her participants, while reinforcing the importance of rigor in our daily lessons.

Through the integration of multiple activities, Dr. Blackburn both models and teaches rigor. She is an outstanding teacher, presenter,  and keynote speaker.

A ‘must see’  for those interested committed to student learning and improving student performance.”

Cathy Keegan

Co-President PA Learning Forward
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