Dave Burgess (DBC Inc) Professional Development

Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. (DBC Inc.) offers professional development rooted in the philosophy of its founder, Dave Burgess—New York Times bestselling author of 'Teach Like a PIRATE' and one of education's most dynamic speakers. DBC Inc.'s professional learning experiences are designed to help educators dramatically increase student engagement, boost creativity, and transform their approach to teaching and leadership. Dave Burgess is a career classroom teacher at West Hills High School in San Diego, a two-time Golden Apple recipient (2001 and 2012), and the 2007/2008 Teacher of the Year, known for specialising in reaching hard-to-motivate students through showmanship and creativity. His 'Teach Like a PIRATE' framework—where PIRATE stands for Passion, Immersion, Rapport, Ask & Analyse, Transformation, and Enthusiasm—has inspired hundreds of thousands of educators worldwide. As president of DBC Inc., Burgess has also disrupted educational publishing by releasing over 200 titles from innovative educators globally. DBC professional development ranges from high-energy opening keynotes to full-day hands-on workshops, all centred on practical techniques for increasing engagement, fostering creativity, and building dynamic classroom and school cultures.

Key Takeaways

✓Practical techniques for dramatically increasing student engagement through creative instruction; the PIRATE framework (Passion, Immersion, Rapport, Ask & Analyse, Transformation, Enthusiasm) for transforming teaching practice; strategies for reaching hard-to-motivate students; approaches to building dynamic, creative school cultures

Evidence base: Developed from Dave Burgess's decades of classroom experience specialising in student engagement; practical strategies refined through extensive professional development delivery and informed by the 'Teach Like a PIRATE' methodology

Presenter

Dave Burgess

Dave Burgess is the New York Times bestselling author of 'Teach Like a PIRATE,' co-author of 'P is for PIRATE,' and president of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. A career high school teacher in San Diego, he is a two-time Golden Apple recipient and Teacher of the Year known for his high-energy, interactive professional development style. Under his leadership, DBC Inc. has published over 200 titles from educators worldwide.

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