Professional Development Reimagined

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Designed by Educators
For Educators

We know that real change happens in real classrooms. That’s why Totem PD delivers live, engaging, laughter-filled professional development trainings for educators that give them practical tools they can use immediately — supported by powerful online courses to keep the learning going long after we leave.

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Professional Development Trainings

our professional development courses for educators are used by jordan school district.
our professional development courses for educators are used by ranches academy.
our professional development courses for educators are used by canyons school district.
our professional development courses for educators are used by mesa public schools.
our professional development courses for educators are used by the Pocatello Chubbuck School Distrisct.
our professional development courses for educators are used by jordan school district.
our professional development courses for educators are used by ranches academy.
our professional development courses for educators are used by canyons school district.
our professional development courses for educators are used by mesa public schools.
our professional development courses for educators are used by the Pocatello Chubbuck School Distrisct.

We Are Different

Aspen

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Aspen

This program trains entire school teams through a safe, positive, and meaningful method of preventing and responding to dangerous and aggressive student behavior. ASPEN is superior to every other student behavior training program out there because it is the ONLY program that infuses components of positive psychology into systems of tiered support and student behavioral analysis.
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Happy Class

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Happy Class

Classroom management got you down? We know the feeling. Managing a giant group of kids (at any age) is way more difficult than people think. Well, cheer up! We’ve got the tools and strategies for you.
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Parapro

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Parapro

Do you employ a small army of paraprofessionals? Do you need some basic training for those on the frontlines? If so, our Parapro Training Program has you flanked!
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Chillax

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Chillax

So many responses to childhood behavior problems, (e.g., off-task, disruptive, aggressive, unmotivated) fail to plan for the long-haul. The Chillax Program is tailor made to not only help with immediate concerns, but provide support and instruction for the days and weeks that follow. Let Chillax and his universe of heroes and villains help teach kids (grades K-6) coping and social skills that last.
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GPS

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Good Parenting Strategy (GPS)

This online parent training course focuses on navigating the worlds of screen time and social media. Modern-day families need modern-day solutions, tips, and strategies to thrive in a digital world. Watch and download (at your own pace) to help you (and your kids) with screen time and social media!
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Designed by Teachers, for Teachers

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Every strategy behind our professional development courses for educators comes from real classrooms, not clinics or hospitals.

Built for Immediate Use

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Our training is ready for tomorrow morning’s toughest moments.

Sustained with Online Learning

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Our on-demand library keeps your teams fresh and aligned all year.

Support for Every Role in Education

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We train everyone who supports students to respond with care and compassion from the front office to the front of the bus, from paraprofessionals to cafeteria staff.

Grounded in Optimism and Evidence

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Rooted in positive psychology and applied behavior analysis.

Our Programs

Aspen

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Aspen

This program trains entire school teams through a safe, positive, and meaningful method of preventing and responding to dangerous and aggressive student behavior. ASPEN is superior to every other student behavior training program out there because it is the ONLY program that infuses components of positive psychology into systems of tiered support and student behavioral analysis.
Click Here

Happy Class

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Happy Class

Classroom management got you down? We know the feeling. Managing a giant group of kids (at any age) is way more difficult than people think. Well, cheer up! We’ve got the tools and strategies for you.
Click Here

Parapro

(click or hover the mouse)

Parapro

Do you employ a small army of paraprofessionals? Do you need some basic training for those on the frontlines? If so, our Parapro Training Program has you flanked!
Click Here

Chillax

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Chillax

So many responses to childhood behavior problems, (e.g., off-task, disruptive, aggressive, unmotivated) fail to plan for the long-haul. The Chillax Program is tailor made to not only help with immediate concerns, but provide support and instruction for the days and weeks that follow. Let Chillax and his universe of heroes and villains help teach kids (grades K-6) coping and social skills that last.
Click Here

GPS

(click or hover the mouse)

Good Parenting Strategy (GPS)

This online parent training course focuses on navigating the worlds of screen time and social media. Modern-day families need modern-day solutions, tips, and strategies to thrive in a digital world. Watch and download (at your own pace) to help you (and your kids) with screen time and social media!
Click Here

We Are Different

Designed by Teachers, for Teachers

(click or hover the mouse)

Every strategy comes from real classrooms, not clinics or hospitals.

Built for Immediate Use

(click or hover the mouse)

Our training is ready for tomorrow morning’s toughest moments.

Sustained with Online Learning

(click or hover the mouse)

Our on-demand library keeps your teams fresh and aligned all year.

Support for Every Role in Education

(click or hover the mouse)

We train everyone who supports students to respond with care and compassion from the front office to the front of the bus, from paraprofessionals to cafeteria staff.

Grounded in Optimism and Evidence

(click or hover the mouse)

Rooted in positive psychology and applied behavior analysis.

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Gain Skills and Tools for You and Your Team

Learn on your own or as a team. Our training make it easy to onboard new staff and refresh the skills of seasoned educators in classroom management, behavior solutions, mental health, and special education.

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Sustainable Professional Learning That Grows With You

Our Train-the-Trainer model helps districts build lasting capacity—without breaking next year’s budget. Each year, your staff gains new tools and strategies to boost skills and impact.

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We Keep It Simple.

Complicated student behavior requires coordinated support, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming or time-consuming. Our professional development courses for educators are practical, streamlined, and ready for immediate use. Less time in training, more time in the classroom.

Our Tier 1 classroom management has never looked so good. Everything you hear is true: Happy teachers = Happy class. Everyone needs this training.

Janet Hansen - The Ranches Academy

Too often behavior plans fail to include plans for when things cool down. Our students need ongoing instruction in coping skills and Chillax is the only program that delivers.

Deb Fenton - Oakcrest Elementary School

ASPEN has been the game-changer we have been looking for in our district. We are building a culture of safety and optimism with ASPEN at the root of it all.

Brian King - Jordan School District

We Keep It Simple.

Complicated student behavior requires coordinated support, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming or time-consuming. Our training is practical, streamlined, and ready for immediate use. Less time in training, more time in the classroom.

We Keep It Simple.

Complicated student behavior requires coordinated support, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming or time-consuming. Our training is practical, streamlined, and ready for immediate use. Less time in training, more time in the classroom.

Totem PD is your ultimate guide to building and sustaining healthy interactions as teams working with challenging students. Drs. Ben Springer and Ben Belnap share humorous insights and critical strategies that help build successful school teams and rally those teams around your students.

You’ll discover how to:

Remain optimistic and coordinate the best response to even the most aggressive student behaviors.

Identify the research and evidence base of leveraging optimism individually and in teams.

Use principles of positive psychology to produce successful outcomes for students and educators alike.

Totem PD is your ultimate guide to building and sustaining healthy interactions as teams working with challenging students. Drs. Ben Springer and Ben Belnap share humorous insights and critical strategies that help build successful school teams and rally those teams around your students.

They Use Our Trainings

ASPEN has been the game-changer we have been looking for in our district. We are building a culture of safety and optimism with ASPEN at the root of it all.

Brian King - Jordan School District

Too often behavior plans fail to include plans for when things cool down. Our students need ongoing instruction in coping skills and Chillax is the only program that delivers.

Deb Fenton - Oakcrest Elementary School

Our Tier 1 classroom management has never looked so good. Everything you hear is true: Happy teachers = Happy class. Everyone needs this training.

Janet Hansen - The Ranches Academy

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Transform your school culture, master positive collaboration, and reduce burnout with our professional development courses.

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