Three adults sit together in a classroom. A smiling woman raises her hand, while two men beside her look forward attentively. Holding pens and notebooks, they appear engaged in Discovery Sessions, actively participating in a discussion or lesson.
A close-up of a person’s hand with painted nails gesturing while speaking during a business consultation; three other people with books or notebooks are seated in a circle in the background.
A group of people sitting indoors on chairs, laughing and smiling. A woman in the foreground covers her mouth with her hand while holding a notebook and pen, appearing amused during Discovery Sessions or a workshop.
A woman and a man sit together at a table, smiling and reviewing notes or documents during their Discovery Sessions, with the woman pointing at the papers using a pen.
A diverse group of people sit in a circle, engaged in Discovery Sessions. Some hold notebooks and coffee cups, suggesting a casual meeting or discussion in a bright, modern room.

Discovery Sessions

Discovery Sessions are introductions to some of Great Schools Partnership’s most popular workshops. For nearly two decades, GSP has supported educators in research-backed practices that build capacity, job satisfaction, and student success. We have worked with hundreds of schools and thousands of educators, consistently seeing improvements in student engagement, well-being, and teacher retention. These compact sessions provide a foundational understanding of today’s leading educational strategies. Explore our current Discovery Session opportunities below.

Add Your Heading Text Here

A woman smiling and raising her hand with a pen, seated beside a man during Discovery Sessions in a classroom or meeting setting. The image features a circular frame with dotted design elements.

Restorative Practices

Restorative Practices

Restorative Practices are a philosophy and framework that centers on building meaningful relationships and a strong sense of belonging within a community. While it offers structured processes for repairing harm, its primary focus is the proactive development of interpersonal skills, strengthening connections, and ensuring the needs of each person are recognized and valued.

Professional Learning Groups

Professional Learning Groups

Professional Learning Groups are cohorts of educators who meet regularly to learn from research, share dilemmas, examine work, and challenge each other. GSP’s PLG Discovery Sessions introduce the foundational philosophies and elements for building a strong PLG practice in your school.

Event Details and Registration
Restorative Practices

Why This Matters

Learning happens best in communities where relationships, trust, and responsibility are intentionally nurtured. Restorative Practices build these foundations, creating healthier school cultures and stronger connections between staff and students.

What You’ll Learn

This three-hour regional session includes active engagement and practice. You’ll explore core strategies of Restorative Practices in education and learn how to implement them effectively in diverse and individualized contexts.

What You’ll Leave With

  • Understanding of restorative practices and core strategies
  • Framework for implementing RP in your school or classroom
  • Active practice and engagement with restorative approaches
  • Connections with educators from your region engaged in similar work

Who Should Attend

Educators, school leaders, school climate coordinators, and student support staff who are interested in shifting from traditional discipline to restorative approaches that build community and responsibility. This session is free by invitation. Spaces fill quickly, so register now.

Dates and Location

Massachusetts

March 26, 2026 | 9 AM-12 PM
Meline Kasparian Professional Development Center: 1250 St James Ave, Springfield, MA 01104

→ Register for the Massachusetts Discovery Session Here 

New Hampshire

May 7 | 9 AM -12 PM
Seacoast School of Technology: 40 Linden Street, Exeter, NH 03833

→ Register for the New Hampshire Discovery Session Here 

Professional Learning Groups

Why This Matters

Educators grow most when learning is grounded in shared purpose, collaboration, and reflective practice. Strong Professional Learning Groups build this foundation, fostering shared understanding and continuous improvement within your school community.

What You’ll Learn

This three-hour regional session, offered in partnership with RSU 21 and Greater Sebago Education Alliance (GSEA), introduces the foundational philosophies and elements of Professional Learning Groups. You’ll explore how PLGs create collaborative learning communities where educators support one another in improving practice.

What You’ll Leave With

  • Understanding of PLG core philosophies and elements
  • Strategies for launching or strengthening PLGs in your school
  • Connections with educators from your region engaged in similar work

Who Should Attend

Teachers, school leaders, and educators new to Professional Learning Groups who want to understand the purpose and power of collaborative learning communities.

Dates and Location

Maine

April 10, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Scarborough Town Hall: 259 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074

→ Register for the Maine Discovery Session Here 

Connecticut

Thursday, Friday, May 22, 2926 | 9 AM -12 PM
Helen Keller Middle School: 360 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT 06612

→ Register for the Connecticut Session Here 

Schedule a Discovery Session

A no-cost introduction (preview?) into GSP's most popular workshops.
Let's Talk

Add Your Heading Text Here

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.