R.E.A.L.® PD equips teachers to be global leaders in discussion-based learning.

Our programs are flexible, practical, and research-backed.

All R.E.A.L.® programs serve teachers and students in tandem — this two-pronged approach is the “secret sauce” behind our impact!

Schools design a program that reflects their vision and needs by choosing among several options for both PD & Curriculum. We’re here to help you dream big and get tactical when it comes to designing a great-fit discussion skills curriculum.

R.E.A.L. Discussion works with schools and educators in one of three ways.

Explore our signature program

Level 1 R.E.A.L. Discussion Certification for Middle Years Teachers, is available through our trusted partners at International School Services. It is designed for middle years teachers and team leads and includes:

Four-hour asynchronous course featuring 40-page teacher guide and footage from real, R.E.A.L. classrooms. Topics include: The Discussion Imperative; Building Common Language; Learning Routines; Process Assessment; Alignment with IB and other common curricula.
One-year license to Virtual “Pilot Pack” of R.E.A.L. Student Materials, for use with up to 100 students. Materials are IB-aligned.
Optional live sessions with R.E.A.L. Coach and global REAL PLC.

Work with us directly

For schools interested in a strategic, division or school-wide approach to building capacity for discussion-based teaching, we offer custom consulting packages that include any / all of the below. Request a proposal here.

Teacher Training: Consider our R.E.A.L. certification course or custom-designed PD on discussion-based learning (facilitated live by R.E.A.L. Founder Liza Garonzik)
Student Materials: Design student materials that reflect your school’s brand, mission, and existing curriculum.
Instructional Coaching: Launch a Train-the-Trainer model to build R.E.A.L. Discussion coaching capacity within your school ranks.
Impact Reports + Community Event Guides: effectively communicate the impact of R.E.A.L. Discussion in terms of students’ academic and socio-emotional growth through data-focused impact reports and outlines for community engagement programs.