Teach Like Their Lives Depend On It: Because they do.

You became an educator to reach students

But the reality of today’s classrooms asks more of you than most teacher prep programs ever covered: trauma impacts, escalating behavior, attention and regulation needs, widening skill gaps, and the constant pressure to “manage” what is actually a Human nervous system problem.

That's why Teach With Respect exists, to change all of that.

Choose Your Path

Path A: Individual Educator

Path B: Groups, Schools, & Districts

Path A: Individual Educator

What it is

A 4-course progressive online series (about 30 hours total, 7–8 hours per course) designed to help you build sustainable, repeatable classroom practices, not a binder of ideas you never have time to implement.

This is not about creating “mini-Leahs.” It’s about giving you tools, language, and a clear framework and then helping you adapt it to who you are, who your students are, and what your classroom actually needs.

What you'll be able to do

By the end of the series, you will be able to:

• Create a safe learning environment with clear expectations, shared language, and group norms

• Increase student engagement without relying on power struggles or constant correction

• Teach and reinforce self-regulation and self-management in ways students can actually use

• Understand behavior through a brain-based lens (instead of guessing, blaming, or burning out)

• Use restorative communication tools that reduce escalation and build trust

• Design learning that moves students from Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS) to Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

• Apply practical strategies for diverse needs, including accommodation, modification, and differentiation

I CAN DO IT

What you'll learn

This program is intentionally structured. You’ll move through a clear progression that includes:

• Creating a Safe Learning Environment

• Student Engagement vs. Classroom Management

• Personal Agency & Social Skills

• Self-Regulation, Self-Management, and Executive Functioning

• Trauma impact, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) & resiliency

• Poverty impacts: language, learning, and behavior

• Expectations & perspectives (values) and how they shape classroom dynamics

• Movement integration (including “9:59” brain-based movement strategies)

• Conflict & communication: tools, language, and de-escalation

• Brain science for learning and attention

• The learning process and inquiry-based practice

• Accommodation, modification, and differentiation

Tools you'll leave with

You won’t just “learn about” these concepts, you’ll leave with usable tools and shared language, including:

• Teach–Remind–Reteach / Revisit routines you can apply immediately

• A Calming Station framework and feelings language to support regulation

• Movement integration strategies (including “9:59” ideas you can use daily)

• Conflict and communication tools, including a communication inventory

• Language shifts that move from shame/blame to safe & respectful language

• Rubrics and self-assessments that create a shared definition of growth:

  • Student Engagement Rubric

  • Pedagogy & Instruction Rubric

• Reflection structures that help you notice what’s working, course-correct, and improve without perfectionism

How it works

Self-paced learning

Each course is designed to be completed on your schedule. You’ll move through lessons and application tasks in a clear sequence.

Monthly coaching calls

All enrolled participants are welcome regardless of where you are in the series. Bring questions, classroom scenarios, and “I tried this and it flopped” moments. You’ll leave with next steps.

Direct instructor support

You’ll have direct email access with a 1–2 business day response expectation.

Demonstration of learning

Each course includes a capstone video presentation to demonstrate real application. At the end of all 4 courses, you’ll complete a culminating capstone that reflects your growth across the full framework.

Confidentiality & Psychological Safety

This work requires honesty, reflection, and the willingness to try new approaches.

We hold a simple standard: what happens here stays here. Your reflections and learning artifacts are for your growth.

The only information ever shared outside the learning space is:

• Progress and completion status (for group/district participants, shared with designated administrators)

• Successful certification/completion (social media celebration and marketing)

Certificates & Certification

• Each course: a Successful Completion Certificate

• Full 4-course series: TLLD Extraordinary Educator Certification + digital badge

Tuition

• Single course (1 of 4): $375 USD

• Full program (all 4 courses): $1,300 USD (save $200)

Partial scholarships may be available in limited quantities.

Path B: Groups, Schools & Districts

You can implement TLLD as a school- or district-wide professional learning solution.

We’ll shape the implementation around your reality; timeline, staffing, and funding included.

Common options include (but aren't limited to):

• Flat contract (common for district professional learning)

• Grant-funded implementation (often needs specific invoicing, documentation, and timelines)

• Per-seat, per-building, or hybrid models when appropriate

What administrators receive

Each month, administrators receive a report that outlines the number of participants actively engaged, general progress of cohort, and those who have successfully completed the course.

Because this work requires honesty, personal reflection, and the willingness to try new things and risk failure, we don't share individual information. This ensures the psychological safety important for real learning to happen.

Optional add-ons

In addition to the course assets described in the Individual Path above, we have specific add-ons designed specifically for schools and districts. Be sure to discuss these choices during your upcoming conversation with Leah. Add-ons include:

• Administrative coaching (supporting implementation at the full system level)

• After-care instructional coaching (ongoing support to educators and administrators after course completion to support implementation)

Details needed for our call

• Number of educators

• Roles and grade bands

• Timeline

• Funding model (general budget or grant-funded)

• Whether add-ons are desired (optional)

Frequently asked questions

Who is this for?

TLLD is built for new and early-career educators, veteran educators and instructional coaches, and administrators who want a cohesive framework that works in real classrooms.

How much time does it take to complete the course/series?

The full 4-course series is about 30 hours total. Most participants spend 7–8 hours per course, plus time applying tools in their real classroom.

Is this self-paced or live?

The learning is online, self-paced, with live monthly coaching calls included for support, questions, and application.

Do you offer group enrollment ?

Yes. We offer group rates and can structure implementation for schools, districts, universities, and grant-funded initiatives. See this section for more information.

Will any of my personal content be shared with colleagues or administrators?

No. For group implementations, the only reporting shared is progress and completion status. As a general rule we share successful certification/ completion for marketing and celebration purposes only.

I have more questions. How do I contact you?

You can reach out via email or schedule a 15 minute discovery call.

Can I share a testimonial?

Yes! Please! You can provide testimonials via video or written text and email them (or video links).