Learning Services
Empowering schools with innovative strategies, evidenced-based learning, and streamlined teacher evaluations.
We help you identify the needs of your educators at every step of their journey—supporting growth through evaluation tools, foundational preparation, and continuous, relevant learning experiences.
Click below to explore each service in more detail.
Elevating leadership practice through strategic planning, leadership workshops, grant writing, and change management.
Transforming classroom practice through coaching and workshops that are relevant, engaging, and immediately applicable.
Use data to identify growth areas and provide meaningful, AI-enhanced feedback with Pivot Evaluations.
How We Approach
Leadership Support
Our Leadership Support suite is designed to empower educational leaders with the strategic frameworks, technical oversight, and professional development necessary to drive meaningful change. We bridge the gap between vision and implementation, ensuring technology serves as a catalyst for instructional excellence.
Service Highlights
Strategic Planning
Administrator Workshops
Change Management for Leaders
Educator Pipeline (Higher Education)
Grant Support & Writing
Five Star Strategic Planning Services ensure educational leaders and organizations deliver on best practices for successful technology solutions and achieve their vision for excellence. A dedicated Five Star consultant will guide and prepare school leaders to provide informed metrics, proactive planning, and instructional impact.
We help you measure…
- Technology Diagnostics and Assessments
- Inventory Management
- Ticket Trends
- Infrastructure Reports
- Stakeholder Surveys and Focus Groups
We help you plan…
- Device Refresh Cycles
- eRate Project Consultation
- License Renewals
- Strategic Roadmaps for Technology
We help you implement…
- Policy and Guidance Consultation
- Staff Learning Goals
- Technology Standards Alignment
- Communication Support
Our workshops are built on the belief that for classroom innovation to succeed, administrators must be empowered with the same high-quality training as their teachers. From developing AI policies to leading with empathy, we provide the knowledge and frameworks needed to be true champions for your staff.
Our workshops are available virtual, onsite, or hybrid, and are tailored for leadership oversight and support:
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Navigate the “AI transformation” by focusing on district policy, ethics, and copyright to guide staff toward responsible use.
STEM Integration: Learn to lead a pivotal cultural shift, enabling administrators to effectively resource and champion STEM initiatives.
Digital Literacy & Safety: Gain the oversight needed to lead on cybersecurity, digital citizenship, and online safety for the entire school community.
Blended Learning: Identify the structures and routines required for a seamless transition to modern, tech-enabled classroom models.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Strategize at the leadership level to minimize learning obstacles and elevate engagement across all grade levels.
Vision and Goal Setting
Clarify your school or district priorities and create a roadmap for success. We guide leaders in defining clear goals, aligning initiatives, and setting measurable outcomes that drive meaningful impact.
Learning and Growth Models
Design professional learning frameworks that empower educators to improve practice continuously. Our approach supports skill development, reflective practice, and strategies that translate directly into classroom and leadership success.
Engagement Strategies
Strengthen engagement and collaboration across your school or district. We help leaders develop clear, consistent messaging and foster meaningful communication with staff, families, and stakeholders.
IMPACT Analysis
Measure how effectively technology is integrated into instruction. Our data-driven analysis provides insights into educator proficiency, practice, and pedagogy, guiding decisions that enhance teaching, learning, and professional growth.
Five Star bridges the gap between educator prep programs and K-12 schools. A strong teacher pipeline begins by empowering those who train our future teachers. By connecting higher education faculty with the evolving needs of K-12 classrooms, we ensure that new teachers are day-one ready to inspire students.
How we strengthen the pipeline:
- Bridging the Tech Gap: Our training empowers faculty to move beyond just using technology, teaching them how to model digital tools that foster student agency, collaboration, and authentic assessment.
- Preparing Teacher Mentors: We partner with schools and universities to train teacher mentors, ensuring they can effectively support student teachers in applying the latest best practices and cutting-edge classroom strategies.
- Teacher Educator Forums: We create collaborative spaces where EPP staff and K-12 leaders come together to align on critical topics like Universal Design for Learning (UDL), integrated STEM, and thoughtful technology integration.
- Preservice Workshops & Coaching: We provide specialized professional learning and coaching directly to preservice teachers and faculty, focusing on high-impact areas such as AI for Educators, Digital Literacy, and Google Workspace for Education.
- Teacher Incubator Program: A three-way partnership among districts, local educator preparation programs, and Five Star, this initiative strengthens teacher pipelines and retention through customized professional learning, mentorship, coaching, and ongoing leadership support.
By equipping today’s education faculty with the skills and K-12 insights they need, we empower tomorrow’s teachers to succeed in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
Grant applications are daunting, but you don’t have to face them alone. As former educators, the Five Star team simplifies the process, helping you align your goals with available funding to turn your vision into a reality.
Our 5-Step Success Path
We guide you from the first alert to the final celebration:
- Grant Alerts: Be the first to know when funding opens.
- Strategy Calls: Align your district goals with grant requirements.
- Ready-to-Use Resources: Get pre-filled templates and budgets within 24 hours.
- Expert Review: Professional copy-editing to polish your final draft.
- Submission Support: We ensure you’re confident and ready by the deadline.
Ask us about our Grant Writing Service!
Whether you need a helping hand in navigating the application process or a full-service partner to craft a winning proposal, our experienced team provides tailored grant writing support, ensuring your unique story is powerfully communicated and your project goals are fully realized.
How We Approach
Teacher Evaluations
It’s no secret that effective teachers lead to a more positive learning environment. So, how can your organization better support your educators? It all begins with Pivot, an easy-to-use system for managing and maximizing professional learning opportunities.
Service Highlights
All-In-One Evaluating Platform
An Expansive Library Of Rubrics
Integrated With The Danielson Group’s Framework for Teaching
AI-Powered Overviews Using Evaluator Observations
See Pivot In Action!
Simplify your administrative workflow with Pivot, our comprehensive staff evaluation platform. Designed to be a single source of truth for your district, Pivot houses every stage of the evaluation cycle—from initial observations and document uploads to professional growth plans and student learning objectives.
By centralizing data in one intuitive interface, we empower leaders to spend less time on paperwork and more time on meaningful instructional coaching.
Whether you are evaluating classroom teachers, administrators, or ancillary staff, we have you covered. Our platform supports an extensive library of evidence-based rubrics, including RISE, 5D+, School ADvance, and many more.
Don’t see your specific rubric? Our team specializes in building custom digital rubrics tailored to your district’s unique needs, ensuring that every member of your staff is measured against the right standards.
Five Star is proud to partner with The Danielson Group to offer a fully integrated digital experience for the Framework for Teaching. This integration allows evaluators to seamlessly apply the 2022 Framework updates, fostering a culture of professional growth and high-quality instruction. By combining the Danielson Group’s research-based methodology with Pivot’s user-friendly tech, we help districts turn evaluations into a collaborative journey for teacher development.
Five Star Pivot Teacher Evaluations is the first teacher evaluation software to receive the official AI Validation certification from The Danielson Group.
Harness the power of cutting-edge technology to provide faster, more meaningful feedback. Leveraging Google Gemini, our platform can now automatically generate professional summaries of staff performance based on the evidence collected by evaluators. These AI-generated overviews help administrators synthesize observations into actionable insights, ensuring every teacher receives clear, objective, and timely feedback that drives improvement.
Experience how Pivot transforms the evaluation process. Browse our library of walkthroughs and expert-led webinars to see our platform’s features in real-time. From streamlining documentation to analyzing district-wide trends, discover how Five Star helps school leaders build a more effective and supportive evaluation system.
Supporting and Retaining Teachers:
Tips for Administrators
Empowering Teachers
in the Evaluation Process
Evaluating Assessment Models
and Rubrics for School Administrators
Strategies for Reducing
Teacher Turnover in Schools
How We Approach
Educator Training
Designed for adult learners, our learning experiences are practical, connected, and immediately applicable—grounded in real-world experience and delivered through multiple formats.
Service Highlights
Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom
Coaching Services to Transform Technology Integration in Schools
Training Workshops (Virtual | Hybrid | Onsite)
Google For Education
At Five Star, we believe that every student deserves a meaningful and engaging learning experience. The rapid adoption of AI in education requires a thoughtful and strategic approach, moving beyond reactive restrictions to a proactive framework for responsible implementation that fosters innovation.
We offer comprehensive solutions from policy development to hands-on professional development to help your district navigate the evolving AI landscape.
Our services are designed to help you leverage the power of AI to enhance teaching, personalize learning, and create more inclusive learning environments.
Develop Flexible, Framework-Based AI Policies
Move beyond traditional workshops with sustained, personalized support. Research shows that teachers who engage in consistent coaching are more likely to adopt new strategies and retain digital skills long-term. At Five Star, we don’t just train—we partner with your educators to ensure technology integration leads to authentic student impact.
Onsite Coaching
Bring a Five Star expert directly into your building to provide high-touch, individualized guidance tailored to your district’s specific goals.
Modeling & Co-Teaching: Our coaches work inside the classroom to demonstrate best practices in real-time.
Collaborative Planning: Personalized sessions for lesson design and digital strategy alignment.
Small-Group Learning: Targeted workshops for grade-level teams or subject-specific departments.
Full-Service Management: We handle the coach’s salary, benefits, and professional development, so you can focus on the results.
Virtual Coaching
Maximize accessibility and scale your professional development without the constraints of a physical presence.
Personalized Video Support: Connect with an expert Five Star coach for one-on-one sessions from anywhere.
24/7 AI-Powered Platform: Gain exclusive access to an AI coaching assistant that provides personalized resources and priority-setting on the teacher’s own schedule.
Data-Driven Check-ins: Quarterly virtual meetings to monitor progress, set partnership goals, and pivot strategies based on evolving needs.
Live synchronous learning opportunities connect us together as a community of educators. But “live” no longer means you have to be in the same room. That is why we offer virtual and onsite training & workshops. We know that your district needs more than knowledge; they need leaders.
At Five Star, we want to help you nurture these leaders and give them the tools that they need. Each of our workshops and trainings are designed differently to fit your needs. We even have custom training options available.
Focus Areas Include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Integrated STEM
- Digital Literacy
- Blended & Virtual Learning
- Universal Design For Learning
- Education Tools like Google, Adobe, RaspberryPi, and so much more!
As a certified Google for Education Partner, Five Star provides more than just licensing—we provide the expertise to transform teaching and learning. Our “Grow with Google” professional development is designed for educators, by educators, ensuring that technology always serves pedagogy and enhances the student experience.
Our Google Workshop Opportunities Include:
Google Workspace & Education Plus: Master premium tools like Practice Sets, Classroom Analytics, and Google Vids to personalize instruction.
Chromebook Plus Essentials: Maximize your hardware with workshops on productivity, specialty apps, and built-in accessibility features.
AI & Gemini Integration: Navigate the future of education with workshops on AI ethics, policy development, and hands-on tools for the classroom.
Certification Pathways: Prepare your staff for Google Educator, Coach, and Trainer certifications through our expert-led bootcamps.
Whether you prefer onsite, virtual, or hybrid learning, our team provides the roadmap to make your Google environment secure, scalable, and impactful.
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Our quarterly newsletter is designed to support every hand that shapes the student journey. We bridge the gap between high-level district strategy and daily classroom impact by delivering:
- For Tech Directors: Critical tech updates, infrastructure insights, and the latest in AI and automation.
- For Educators: Evidence-based learning strategies, free workshops & classroom resources, and creative pedagogical solutions.
- For Learning Leaders: Data-driven evaluation trends, grant opportunities, and educator pipeline support.
Our Partners
Thought Leaders In Professional Learning
Kelly York
Senior Director of Professional Development Operations
Al Remaly
Director of Business Development
Nate Walden
Director of Professional Development Programs
Sherry Gick
Senior Director of Professional Development Programs
Stephanie Waring
Senior Director of Research and Higher Ed.
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