CSET
Research-based professional learning and coaching programs for educational success
At the Center to Support Excellence in Teaching (CSET), we address education's greatest challenges by bridging the gap between research and practice. We tailor research-based professional learning programs to support classroom instruction and educational leadership. We are a team of teacher educators, researchers, and leadership systems experts who translate education research into practice.
Who We Are
CSET specializes in systems-level transformation. We have the experience, passion, and research grounding to help address problems of practice and support systemic change in service of all learners.
We offer professional development for:
Teachers, Schools, Districts, Government agencies, Nonprofits, Foundations, and Businesses
We offer in-person, hybrid, and remote learning experiences.
Ways to Engage
Fee-Based Work
Looking for professional learning opportunites or targeted support? Our fee-based offerings are responsive to current needs and tailored to your local context. Whether you're seeking a small series or an extended year long experience with coaching, we’ll work alongside you to provide experiences that build instructional leadership, improve practice, and align with your strategic goals.
Our Projects & Expertise
CSET currently leads 30+ projects across diverse areas of education. A few examples include:
Building the Next Generation of Science Education Leaders: The Wipro Fellowship Program
A national network supporting K-12 science teachers and leader capacity in collaboration with university and district partners
Empowering German Teacher Trainers: A Multi-Year AI Literacy Initiative for Teacher Trainers
AI-literacy program bolstering German teacher trainers’ effectiveness as professional learning leaders around the topic of AI literacy in teaching and learning
Rethinking English Learners: A Teacher Development Series
Year-long program strengthening K–5 teachers’ effectiveness with English learners
Engage With Us
CSET offers in-person, hybrid, and remote programs tailored to schools, districts, nonprofits, foundations, and universities. If you’re looking to partner on professional learning, research, or evaluation, we’d love to connect.