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Level 1 Foundation

⭐ Level 1: Certified C.E.B.G. Teacher (Foundational)

Goal:

Build a foundation in student engagement, accountability, and agency using the North Star Framework.

Requirements:

  • Complete 30 hours of PD (all 5 North Stars Sessions)

  • Implement 2 strategies per North Star in the classroom

  • Submit a Portfolio of Practice with student evidence

  • Write a 2–page reflection

  • Receive mentor feedback + pass review panel

Outcome:

  • Teacher earns the title Certified Educators Bridging the Gap Teacher

  • Award: Certificate + Digital Badge (Foundational)

Professional Development Series:

Bridging the Gap Through the Five North Stars

Each session is 7 hours in duration, including a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

Building a Positive Learning Community

Aligns with North Star 1 - Fall Session (August)

Professional Development focuses on strategies to foster trust, belonging, and collaboration in the classroom. Participants will learn how to intentionally design environments where students feel valued and safe to take academic risks. Practical tools will include community-building routines, relationship-mapping exercises, and peer collaboration structures that promote equity and inclusivity.

Clear and Challenging Expectations

Aligns with North Star 2 - Winter Session (December)

In this Professional Development, educators will explore how to establish explicit learning targets, success criteria, and structured feedback systems that guide students toward excellence. Teachers will practice reframing expectations in student-friendly language, aligning assignments with standards, and providing actionable feedback that supports growth and motivation.

Creating Purposeful and Meaningful Engagement

Aligns with North Star 3- Spring Session (April)

This Professional Development session equips educators with strategies for hands-on, inquiry-based learning that connects directly to real-world applications. Teachers will design engaging lessons that nurture curiosity, spark student-driven questioning, and integrate collaborative problem-solving. Participants will leave with models of inquiry-based tasks and protocols for active student participation.

Expanding Knowledge Through Connections

Aligns with North Star 4  - Summer Session 1 (June)

Learning is most powerful when it connects to students’ prior knowledge, lived experiences, and future aspirations. In this Professional Development session, educators will examine how to scaffold new content by drawing on students’ cultural, personal, and academic backgrounds. Teachers will learn methods for weaving reflection, storytelling, and application tasks into lessons so students see the relevance of learning in their own lives.

Empowering Students Through Goal Setting and Reflection

Aligns with North Star 5 - Summer Session 2 (July)

This Professional Development session highlights the role of metacognition and self-reflection in student success. Educators will explore strategies for embedding structured reflection cycles into classroom practice, guiding students to set personal goals, monitor their progress, and revise their approaches as needed. Tools will include reflection journals, progress trackers, and student-led conferences that build ownership and lifelong learning habits.