empowarring educators to teacher smarter, not harder
TEACH SMARTER, NOT HARDER
4-Day Summer Intensives for Educators
Educators are burned out. Students are checked out.
And most PD still feels like a waste of time.
You need more than theory.
You need tools that work.
Summer Intensives are focused, high-impact professional learning experience designed to deliver real transformation in a short amount of time. Over four immersive days, educators engage in hands-on training, explore cutting-edge tools like AI, and develop practical strategies that can be immediately implemented in classrooms.
Unlike traditional PD, these intensives are:
Interactive, not lecture-heavy
Strategic, not overwhelming
Transform your classroom, re-energize your instruction, and take control of your time.
🎯Dive into three essential focus areas across 4 powarrful days
Differentiated Instruction -
Make your instruction more inclusive with less effort. Avoid planning fatigue using our DI Planning Roadmap.
Artificial Intelligence -
Use AI ethically and effectively to streamline grading, lesson planning, and classroom management.Student Engagement -
Keep students focused, motivated, and participating—even in challenging environments.
Because You Deserve PD That Actually Makes Your Job Easier
Learn how to teach smarter — not harder — with strategies you can implement right away.
Select the institute dates that work best for you. All institutes are VIRTUAL!
July 7-9, 2025
(9:30 am- 3:30 pm Central)
July 21-24, 2025
(9:30 am- 3:30 pm Eastern)
4 Days.
3 POWARRful Topics.
1 Game-Changing Experience.
Join us for high-impact training in Differentiated Instruction, Artificial Intelligence, and Student Engagement. Get the tools, strategies, and AI shortcuts to transform instruction and re-ignite engagement — all in just 4 days.
Whether you're in the classroom or coaching others, this experience is designed to help you work smarter, not harder. You won’t just leave inspired—you’ll leave equipped.
🎯 WHY PTS SUMMER INTENSIVES WORK
✅ Real-World Application – Built by and for working educators.
✅ Hands-On + Actionable – No fluff. Just powerful tools you can implement right away.
✅ Time-Saving – Learn AI tools that actually reduce your workload.
✅ Built for Results – From student engagement to differentiated instruction, these intensives move the needle.
YOU'LL LEAVE WITH:
1️⃣ A Digital copy of the POWARRful Teaching Strategies Handbook
2️⃣Plug-and-Play Planning Roadmap Templates for seamless unit or lesson design
3️⃣A set of AI ChatBot Prompts to simplify prep and customize instructional materials
4️⃣Access to a Digital Resource Bank of must-have apps and instructional tools
5️⃣Lots of fresh ideas and exemplars to bring energy, engagement, and ease to your planning
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're teaching, coaching, or leading, these intensives are your chance to level up - without the overwhelm!
The registration fee is $1,097 per person; $997 per person for groups of three or more registering from the same organization, school, or district. School district educators may register using a purchase order.
BONUS: Learn WITH your team. Get one FREE Admin/Leader registration with groups of 3 or more.
(To register by phone or mail, send inquiries to [email protected] or call/text 855.961.1621)
About Your Facilitator
Dr. Marquita S. Blades
Dr. Marquita S. Blades is an award-winning educator, speaker, and consultant specializing in differentiated instruction, student engagement, and AI-powered teaching strategies. With over 20 years of experience, she has trained thousands of educators across the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Blades is the creator of the POWARRful Teaching Framework, helping schools implement real, sustainable instructional change. Her work bridges practical classroom needs with innovative tools that emPOWARR both teachers and learners.
What Past Attendees Think
"Dr. Blades was fabulous. I also enjoyed the online platform. The PD allows for immediate, medium, and long-term change. Implementation is made practical which is appreciated (that feeling of I can do this). Best PD I have been to in a long time."
High School ELA Teacher, New Mexico
"Dr. Blades made good use of the time. She was very thorough and engaging. This webinar helped me rethink my instructional practices. It also gave me a better understanding of differentiated instruction, especially when it comes to differentiating things other than the assignments."
High School Special Education & Mathematics Teacher, New Jersey
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