The Bobbie Solley Center for Excellence in Teaching (BSCET) is supported by input from experienced professionals who are working in the field of education. Utilizing the mantra, 鈥淩eaching Students, Empowering Teachers, Transforming Instruction鈥�, the center鈥檚 mission is to develop teacher and school leaders committed to making a positive impact on student learning and fostering high student academic achievement for diverse student populations. The BSCET Board of Directors and Advisory Council provide relevant insight to the needs of public and private educators from across the state and beyond to fuel the work of the center.
Professional development activities are always free of charge for attendees and will use a variety of innovative methods, including coaching, mentoring, seminars, workshops, diversity sensitivity training and many others.聽 Building on partnerships already established with Chester County Schools, Columbia Academy and Middle Tennessee Christian School, the center seeks to develop additional partnerships throughout West Tennessee and eventually in other regions of the state and beyond.
Please see below for upcoming professional development opportunities.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
In order to receive a certificate of completion, we kindly request that for virtual sessions聽your camera is enabled and that you are present for the duration of the session.
Upon completion of each session a personalized certificate is emailed to you with the session title, name of presenter(s), date, and number of professional development hours noted.
VIRTUAL SESSION:
Tuesday, June 9th
3:15 pm- 4:15 pm
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Amanda Box
President, Box Communication, Inc.
Session Description:
Great communication starts with understanding how people are wired. In this interactive one-hour session, participants will learn the basics of the DISC model and how the four communication styles show up in everyday workplace interactions. By recognizing their own style and learning how to spot others鈥�, participants will walk away with practical strategies for adapting their communication, reducing friction, and building strong working relationships.
All participants who attend the full session will receive a personalized certificate of completion via email.
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In-person workshop presented by:
Meredith Myers
Ignite Literacy Services
Workshop Dates:
June 22nd and 23rd, 2026 (Please see information on flyer.)
Session Description:
We鈥檙e thrilled to welcome to the campus of 蘑菇TV this summer for her TCAP Writing Bootcamp!
Educators who attend her sessions consistently come back for more鈥� and it鈥檚 easy to see why. Her workshops are engaging, practical, and immediately impactful in the classroom.
We hope you鈥檒l join us this June for two energizing days of meaningful professional learning!
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In-person workshop presented by:
Dr. Derrick Perdue
Workshop Dates:
July 14th, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm with 1 hour lunch break
Session Description:聽
Burnout is real鈥� but so is the power of meaningful coaching.
Join us on July 14 at 蘑菇TV for a one-day workshop with Dr. Derrick Perdue focused on practical strategies that help instructional coaches, administrators, and teacher leaders build confident, committed teachers.
Dr. Derrick Perdue has served as an administrator in both public and private education and is the author of The Instructional Coaching Effect: How Coaching Builds Confident and Committed Teachers.
Participants will explore: 鈥� Coaching conversations that uplift rather than overwhelm 鈥� Strategies for building teacher confidence and trust 鈥� Practical tools for reducing burnout and strengthening school culture 鈥� Real-world coaching solutions that can be implemented immediately
This workshop is designed for administrators, instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and anyone supporting teacher growth.
Thanks for the generosity of our donors, THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS EVENT.
Register using the QR code on the flyer or by using this link:
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