Who We Are

As a publishing and professional development company, MiraVia brings learning theory into practice.

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What We Do

MiraVia provides learning-focused professional development and products presenting practical strategies, useful resources, and innovative ideas for thoughtful educators.

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Why It Matters

Navigating the demands of the current climate requires a professional culture committed to learning.

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Leading Learning Focused Teams

A team is not a static thing; it is a living system with the potential for growth and positive change.
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Facilitating Learning Focused Data Work

Teachers blaze the path to knowledge generation when pairs, small groups, and entire faculties purposefully use data as a source for analyzing progress and proactively planning for improvement.
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Conducting Learning Focused Conversations

The ability to structure and facilitate powerful learning-focused conversations lies at the heart of building productive relationships and enhancing professional expertise.
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Creating Learning Focused Classrooms

Discover the bridge between current learning theory and effective classroom practice.
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MiraVia offers keynote presentations that inspire, inform, and instruct. These interactive sessions provide relevant content based on compelling educational issues. Our keynotes deliver research-driven ideas and effective tools that put theory into practice in your schools. Learn More

Spotlight

2019 Summer Learning in Old Town Sacramento

 

Registration is now open for our  2019 Summer Institute for Leaders and Learners, The Institute, Making Mentoring Matter: An In-Depth Learning Experience for Mentors and School Leaders offers opportunities to consider what it means to be a growth agent and support the continued development of professional expertise in beginning teachers.

We are once again excited about using the newest edition of Mentoring Matters: A Practical Guide to Learning-focused Relationships as the primary text for this event.

Come join us July 15th – 18th in Sacramento, CA

Don’t Over-facilitate Your Group

In our book, Leading Groups: Effective Strategies for Building Professional Community , we describe seven essential premises for guiding and growing positive and productive groups.

  1. Groups develop and their development can be positively influenced.
  2. Human behavior has a biological and sociological legacy.
  3. There are predictable dynamics in groups.
  4. Work sessions should be learning sessions.
  5. Investing energy in design saves energy in delivery.
  6. Shaping the discourse determines direction.
  7. You can’t lead where you won’t go.

These premises need to inform the decisions and behavior of all group leaders . But, there are hidden dangers for group leaders who are not clear about their intentions, behaviors, and expectations when planning for group development and guiding group member interactions. LEARN MORE