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George Couros Professional Development

Presented by George Couros


Ignite innovation in your school with professional development from George Couros, one of the world's most influential voices on innovative teaching, learning, and leading in education. George Couros is the author of the bestselling 'The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity' and 'Innovate Inside the Box,' books that have reshaped how educators think about innovation in schools. His central message is both powerful and practical: innovation isn't about technology — it's a human endeavour, a way of thinking that creates something new and better, whether through invention or iteration. Through his dynamic keynotes, workshops, and consulting programs, George helps educators and school leaders move beyond compliance-driven practice to create learning environments where students are empowered to wonder, explore, and become forward-thinking leaders. His programs are designed for immediate impact, equipping participants with concrete strategies for infusing innovation into both teaching and leadership. George brings a rare depth of perspective to his work, having served at every level of education from K-12 classroom teacher to technology facilitator to school and district administrator. He currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania and is co-owner of IMPress Books. His work has taken him to schools and organisations around the globe, making him one of the most sought-after speakers in education. Whether you're looking to transform your school's culture, develop innovative leadership practices, or equip teachers with strategies for creating learner-driven classrooms, George Couros delivers professional development that challenges conventional thinking and inspires meaningful change.

Key Takeaways

Developing an innovator's mindset in educators and students; Creating cultures of creativity and innovation in schools; Practical strategies for infusing innovation into teaching and leadership; Moving from compliance-driven to learner-driven educational practice

Evidence base: Based on George Couros's extensive experience across all levels of K-12 education and his published research on innovation in education, supported by his work at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education

Presenter

George Couros

George Couros is a worldwide leader in innovative teaching, learning, and leading. He is the author of 'The Innovator's Mindset' and 'Innovate Inside the Box,' an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, and has worked at every level of education from K-12 classroom teacher to district administrator. He travels globally sharing strategies for cultivating innovation in schools.

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