PD That Fights Teacher Burnout + Builds Retention | Wayfinder
Professional Learning That Educators Love
During our expert-led sessions, learn how to support educator well-being, increase teacher retention, and infuse purpose + belonging into each day using Wayfinder resources.
Training + Support
Schools and districts who use Wayfinder have access to extensive training + support throughout the year.
We offer:
- Trainings for new and returning partners
- Implementation support and guidance
- Asynchronous materials in our Resource Library and Wayfinder Academy
- Regular data review meetings
- Dedicated Account Manager to provide comprehensive support
- Continuous learning opportunities on topics like:
- Student engagement
- Connecting to academics
- ...and more!
Our training + support packages are flexible to meet every partner’s needs. Contact Wayfinder to learn more about package options.
Training + Support By The Numbers
95%
of partners are satisfied with our training
96%
of partners think we create a positive + engaging learning environment
96%
of partners find our trainings to be relevant, logical, and organized
95%
of partners can apply our training to their work
96%
of partners believe we effectively communicated training content, objectives, and expected outcomes
*As of November 2025
Professional Learning Options
Our fan-favorite Education on Purpose series is available for all schools + districts, even if they don’t use Wayfinder. Choose between our Administrator and Educator series, which each include five impactful sessions focused on reconnecting to your Why and building educator purpose and well-being.
For All Educators
- Explore the key factors that support purpose and well-being and design personalized practices to grow, foster joy, and celebrate self-compassion
- Understand the power of storytelling and psychology to navigate challenges, reframe difficulties through strengths, and use practical tools to manage stress effectively and promote personal well-being
- Examine and reflect on the core components of meaning + purpose in one’s career to foster increased belonging and resilience
For Administrators
- Understand how leveraging empathy and compassion can increase belonging and improve school culture to support teacher retention
- Apply tools and skills to increase a sense of lived purpose, manage stress more effectively, and enhance overall well-being, while supporting their staff culture and increasing teacher retention
- Analyze the connections between self-awareness, the pursuit of purpose, and passion in fostering teacher retention
Both Series Include:
- Five flexible, expert-led sessions Sessions are available in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid setting
- Printed workbook for every participant Workbooks include thought-provoking prompts and exercises
- Access to asynchronous professional development content Additional resources to extend your professional development throughout the year
- Certificates with PD hours Available upon request
To view pricing and our scope + sequences, please complete the form below.
Why Invest in Educator Purpose + Well-Being?
Teacher burnout and turnover are at an all-time high. Wayfinder responds to the moment by providing training and resources that reconnect your team to purpose, build community, and enhance well-being.
40%
of teachers feel burned out “always” or “very often”
300k
teachers have left the profession in the last 3 years
33%
drop in students completing education programs
“Wayfinder's trainers are simply the best.”
Chi Kim, CEO Pure Edge, CASEL Board Member + Former CA Superintendent
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Wayfinder Professional Learning Outcomes
- Spark meaningful dialogue between colleagues
- Gain insights and best practices for preparing students for the future
- Learn strategies to incorporate purpose + belonging in the classroom
Timely, Powerful, and Research-Backed
Our professional development is adapted from coursework created in partnership with the Stanford Flourishing Project, an organization focused on cultivating resilience and well-being in the face of challenge.
Wayfinder's "Mind-Blowing" Impact
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Bring Wayfinder Professional Learning to Your School
Talk to our team about Wayfinder professional learning at your school or district. Fill out the form to learn more.