The Danielson Group’s vision and mission, services and professional learning opportunities, and—most importantly—our guiding resource, The Framework for Teaching are grounded in a constructivist approach to learning.
Our Vision
Each and every student and educator experiences inclusive, affirming, and joyful school environments that promote important learning, inquiry, personal growth, and social consciousness.
Our Mission
The Danielson Group’s Mission is to fundamentally transform professional learning to empower teachers to be their best.
The Danielson Group empowers instructional leaders and school systems across the country and around the world to empower teachers to be their best through professional learning systems and practices that promote inquiry, innovation, dignity, and joy, and are grounded in the most widely adopted and influential vision of student-centered, transformative teaching and learning – the Framework for Teaching (FFT).
Why Work With The DG?
The Danielson Group’s services and learning opportunities help educators and leaders to improve their ability to establish and sustain a system and culture of professional learning where teachers engage in powerful reflection, collaboration, and coaching, ultimately leading to more effective classroom practice.
Responsive Professional Learning Programs
Building a strong culture amongst teachers and leaders is more important than ever as educators explore thoughtful planning and considerations for the classrooms of today.
Five Principles Of Professional Learning
The Danielson Group’s vision for schoolwide success and growth is guided and defined by five interrelated principles, driven by three spheres of influence, and models a constructivist approach to learning.
By combining the Danielson Group’s approach to professional learning, our five guiding principles, and the roadmap of the Framework for Teaching, we can empower teachers to be their best.
COLLECTIVE
ANCHORED
COHERENT
SYMMETRICAL
GENERATIVE
What Is A Constructivist Approach?
The Framework for Teaching and our professional learning opportunities are grounded in constructivism and a constructivist approach to learning.
Constructivism recognizes that, for all human beings — adults as well as children — it is the learner who does the learning. That is, people’s understanding of any concept depends entirely on their experience in deriving that concept for themselves.
Three Spheres Of Influence
Align Your Practice with Our Approach to Professional Learning & Student Success
Three spheres of influence, Reflective Practice, Collaborative Inquiry, and Instructional Coaching provide the organizing structures and processes for the five guiding principles to come to life and support deeper understanding and intentional, purposeful instructional decisions.
When anchored intentionally and purposefully to a defined instructional vision, these three constructs maximize the possibilities for school improvement and teacher growth.
Common Focus Areas
Foundational Knowledge And Skills
Teacher-Directed Professional Learning
VIRTUAL COACHING
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
COACHING & MENTORING
OBSERVATION & EVALUATION
Ready To Get Started? Connect With Our Team!
Whether you are new to the Framework or have been using it for years, we can provide the support you need. Schedule a meeting with our team today!
Lindsay Prendergast
Assistant Director
Karyn Wright
Assistant Director