Practical Proven Strategies

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The strategies I present in my professional development receive universal praise from teachers and administrators. They are research-based and easy to use! In addition to my evidence-based workshops, I also make awareness presentations for schools and organizations!

In my SMARTER360 workshops, teachers will learn how to:

• Reignite their passion for teaching by aligning instruction with purpose and student needs

• Implement structured, high-impact planning using SMARTER360 Cycles of Instruction for improved lesson outcomes

• Design lessons that differentiate with ease, supporting diverse learners, including those with IEPs and English learners

• Use data proactively to make instructional decisions that boost student achievement

• Manage classrooms with confidence using proactive behavior strategies that foster respect and engagement

• Collaborate more effectively with colleagues through a shared framework for planning, teaching, and reflecting

• Reduce burnout by focusing on what works, streamlining planning, instruction, and assessment

• Reclaim their time and energy by teaching smarter, not harder

• Cultivate student ownership, voice, and agency in learning

• Transform their classroom into a space where every student can thrive, and every teacher feels empowered

In just one day, a better way! My one-day seminar is filled with strategies to 1) promote positive classroom feelings, 2) promote student attention and interest, 3) promote connectedness and relevance, 4) promote self-efficacy, and 5) differentiating using best practices!

My workshops will enhance student satisfaction, help raise test scores for all students, teach students to be independent learners, address discipline challenges, and foster improved classroom rapport. You will learn how to meet students where they are and lead them where they need to be, capture attention, and promote deeper learning.

Great strategies! Great materials! I can start using these strategies tomorrow! I wish I had been taught this way when I was in school. These strategies make sense to me.

Dr. Keith Lenz is an educator, researcher, and consultant with 40+ years of experience in special education, instructional design, and school improvement. He has worked with universities, state departments, districts, and private schools to enhance instruction and student outcomes.

Expertise & Contributions. Dr. Lenz has led initiatives in school-wide continuous improvement, literacy programs, instructional planning, and inclusive education. His expertise includes:
*Curriculum & Instructional Design – Enhancing curriculum access through research-based strategies.
*Inclusive Education & UDL – Promoting Universal Design for Learning leading to more equitable instruction.
*Professional Development & Leadership Coaching – Training educators and administrators.
*AI & Open Educational Resources (OERs) – Improving digital curriculum accessibility.

Academic & Research Leadership: Dr. Lenz has held faculty and research positions at:
*University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning – Contributed to the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM).
*University of Central Arkansas – Served as Department Chair, Associate Professor, and Special Education Graduate Programs Coordinator.
*SRI International – Led large-scale research on literacy interventions.

He has authored books, instructional manuals, and peer-reviewed articles on effective teaching strategies. He delivers national, state, and local presentations on effective strategies to improve student achievement and success.

Innovations in Instruction & Technology: Dr. Lenz has pioneered technology-driven instruction, including:
*SMARTER360 Cycles of Instruction – A course, unit, and lesson planning framework for inclusive classrooms.
*Content Enhancement Routines – Co-developed routines, including the Course, Unit, and Lesson Organizers.
*GIST Software – A digital instructional planning tool.
*AI & OER Development – Enhancing curriculum through technology.

Recognitions & Impact: Dr. Lenz has received national awards, secured major grants, and has been involved in a variety of professional organizations. His research has shaped special education policies and instructional practices.

Consulting & Advisory Roles: Currently, Dr. Lenz consults on:

*Inclusive education practices for middle and secondary schools.
*Literacy instruction improvement.
*AI-driven content development.
*Strategic instructional planning.
*Classroom management

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