Many students arrive at school believing their intelligence and abilities are fixed—that they’re either “good” at something or not. This mindset limits their willingness to take risks, persist through difficulty, or embrace failure as part of learning. This professional development course shows educators how to instill a growth mindset in students through proven, research-backed strategies.
You’ll learn how to reframe failure, celebrate effort, and build a classroom culture where persistence and improvement matter more than perfection. Whether you’re new to teaching growth mindset or looking to deepen your practice, this training provides the tools to help students develop a growth mindset that lasts far beyond the classroom.
Through real-world strategies, engaging lessons, and ready-to-use resources, teachers will learn how to shape confident learners by
This course equips educators with the tools to build resilient, self-motivated students who believe that learning isn’t about being perfect—it’s about getting better.
Lifetime Access to Digital Resources.
Implementation workbook for note-taking.
6 hours of PD Credit.
Understand how students’ core beliefs about intelligence—whether it’s fixed or flexible—affect their motivation, learning behaviors, and willingness to take on challenges. Learn how to spot fixed mindset thinking and introduce reframing strategies to encourage growth-oriented thinking.
Teach students how the brain is wired to grow through effort and practice. Use simple, science-backed visuals and interactive activities to help students understand neuroplasticity, making it easier for them to believe that learning is always possible.
Explore how to build student resilience and self-discipline by reinforcing the value of effort and persistence. Learn how to help students reframe “I can’t do this” into “I can’t do this yet” using affirmations, visual cues, and reflective prompts.
Create systems that value progress over perfection. Explore grading and feedback practices that allow for revision, retakes, and growth tracking—reinforcing that mistakes are part of learning, not a final judgment.
Learn how praise can either reinforce fixed mindsets or inspire growth. Practice shifting from ability-based feedback (“You’re so smart”) to effort-based praise (“You worked hard and tried a new strategy”), helping students connect success with actions they control.
Develop strategies to normalize failure and help students see setbacks as learning tools. Practice delivering constructive feedback that builds confidence, supports reflection, and encourages a willingness to revise and try again.
Introduce growth mindset concepts to younger learners using stories, visuals, and simple brain science. Teach lessons on perseverance, effort, and positive self-talk through engaging, age-appropriate activities that build habits for lifelong learning.
Support older students with targeted activities such as journaling, goal setting, and guided reflection. Help students understand self-talk, manage setbacks, and take ownership of their academic growth in a way that feels relevant and empowering.
Gain access to ready-to-use materials like printable anchor charts, family letters, and lesson templates. Then, create a practical, personalized plan to integrate growth mindset practices into your classroom routines or school culture from day one.
Schedule one of our highly interactive, customized training sessions for your next teacher in-service day.
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Let one of our consultants provide training during a faculty meeting either before or after school.
This training is also offered online—same great content, accessible anywhere.
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