
About CCE’s Professional Development
At The Center for Collaborative Expertise, we empower teachers, coaching, and building and district leaders to innovate, collaborate, and thrive through targeted, research-driven professional development. Our mission is to foster vibrant learning environments where educators can flourish, enhance their skills, and drive transformative change to impact both student and adult learning.
Recognizing that the educational landscape is ever-changing, we believe educators must not only adapt but also take the lead. That’s why we offer state-of-the-art workshops, engaging seminars, and impactful coaching programs designed to deepen your knowledge, broaden your methodologies, and amplify your influence.
Our approach prioritizes collaborative growth, drawing on the rich insights and experiences of a vibrant community of educators. Whether your school’s needs are to enhance instructional practices, increase the quality and impact of your PLC structure, or strengthen instructional leadership actions, we are ready to support your school or district to drive impactful change from within. CCE is committed to supporting you every step of the way on your professional journey.
School Challenge / Need |
Our Solution |
Student engagement and ownership | Providing support for teachers to examine impact of Grading actions on learning (Grading for Impact). |
Increasing quality instructional practices | Specific evidence based instructional strategies aligned to Visible Learning research through model of surface-deep–transfer |
Increasing the impact of collaboration and PLCs | Enhancing PLC effectiveness by leveraging collective efficacy to cultivate deeper levels of collaborative expertise |
Ineffective grading practice systems and practices | Actionable strategies to align grading and feedback with research to empower students to become drivers of their own learning |
At the Center for Collaborative Expertise, we specialize in enhancing schools’ existing practices in key areas
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- Instructional Coaching: Empowering teachers and leaders to elevate their effectiveness.
- PLC Implementation: Ensuring impactful Professional Learning Communities that drive results.
- Student Engagement Strategies: Boosting student participation and motivation in learning.
- High-Yield Instructional Practices: Focusing on surface, deep, and transfer learning for optimal student outcomes.
- Effective Grading and Feedback: Developing strategies that enhance student understanding and growth.
- Visible Learning Research: Applying evidence-based practices for maximum impact on learning.
“Dave’s work revitalized our PLCs, providing guidance that fostered collaboration and skillful dialogue. His workshops were engaging and actionable, resulting in a renewed commitment among our educators. We are now more focused and effective as a team, thanks to Dave’s exceptional support and expertise.”
At CCE, we equip schools and districts with research-backed strategies to enhance student learning and teacher effectiveness. Our professional learning services focus on practical, evidence-based methods that drive real improvement.
Using Visible Learning research, the largest evidence base of effective strategies for student outcomes, CCE helps educators assess their impact on student growth and achievement.

Where do we start?

Increase Student Engagement…
Enhancing Collective Efficacy…
Teacher Clarity…
Effective Teaching Strategies…
Strengthening PLCs…
Restorative Practices…
At CCE, we empower schools and districts with research-driven strategies that boost student learning and elevate teacher effectiveness. Our professional learning services prioritize practical, evidence-based methods that deliver tangible results. Seek us out for unparalleled coaching and transformative support!
CALL CCE
317-670-0270
LOCATION
4621 St. John Circle, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077