Announcements

November 5, 2025 Announcements

New AI Planning Apps

Beta access included for Learning-Focused Online members

Introducing StrategySpark

Learning-Focused is thrilled to announce StrategySpark, a growing suite of educator AI apps designed to help you plan faster, teach smarter, and keep your instruction aligned to proven high-yield strategies.

As a Learning-Focused Online member, you get FREE early access during our Beta phase. Try out powerful tools like:

  • LEQSpark: Quickly unpack standards into rigorous learning goals and a Lesson Essential Question with tailored suggestions and exemplars.
  • ScaffoldingSpark: Quickly plan high-impact scaffolding strategies, complete with student-ready supports and guidance for implementation.

Why Join Now?

  • No-cost beta access for members while we refine features.
  • Be the first to test new tools as they roll out.
  • Share direct feedback to shape future Sparks.
  • Save your plans as PDFs for easy sharing.

Log in to your Learning-Focused Online dashboard today and start sparking smarter instruction.

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Free Webinar

Closing Performance Gaps: From Remediation to Acceleration

Many schools rely on remediation to address performance gaps, but this approach often slows student progress. This webinar introduces proactive, evidence-based acceleration strategies that drive faster and more sustainable improvement.

Discover how Writing to Learn, Previewing, and Scaffolding can transform instruction and outcomes. Learn practical methods to implement, monitor, and align these strategies across classrooms for lasting success.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand why remediation limits growth and how acceleration changes the trajectory.
  • Explore proven strategies that close gaps while advancing learning.
  • Gain tools to monitor and sustain improvement across all levels.
Register Now Live • Free • 45 min

Presenter: Don Marlett — CEO of Learning-Focused

Great News

We're Lowering Our Prices

We're excited to announce that we're reducing prices across all of our books, planning resources, and online courses. Our mission has always been to help educators master High Impact Teaching Strategies, and now we're making our proven training and resources more accessible than ever.

What This Means for You

Whether you're looking for on-site training, virtual professional development, or our comprehensive online courses in High Yield Strategies, you'll find more affordable options to transform teaching and learning at your school or district.

We remain committed to helping teachers move from skilled to skillful by purposefully connecting and applying strategies for maximum student achievement.

Effective Immediately

Our new pricing is live now. Explore our updated rates for resources, online courses, and custom packages designed for your school's specific needs.

Ready to invest in high-impact professional development at a better value?

Resource

Structured Review and Targeted High Yield Strategies Courses

Do your students forget what they learned just days after you’ve taught it? Our free online course, Structured Review, shows you how to make learning last with quick, effective routines that build retention and reinforce mastery. You’ll discover how to turn brief review moments into powerful learning opportunities that stick.

Once you’ve experienced the difference Structured Review makes, explore our full collection of Targeted High-Yield Strategies Courses — each one designed to strengthen a specific high-yield strategy and elevate your teaching impact. From Activating Strategies to Summarizing and Questioning, you’ll find everything you need to plan smarter and teach stronger.

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July 21, 2025 Announcements

Recognition

Learning-Focused Recognized as a Top Professional Development Provider

Education Insider recognizes Learning-Focused for quality professional development and impact on teaching and learning.

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