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FOCUSED - PRACTICAL - CUSTOMIZED - REAL-LIFE SOLUTIONS FOR

YOUR STUDENTS & SCHOOL

WELCOME! - it's a pleasure to meet you 


Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. This site is developed for teachers, leaders and parents - and the goal of providing information, support and resources to open the door on conversation on how we can work collaboratively together to improve rigor, motivation and engagement for our students.


There is an abundance of FREE resources with articles, support tools, activities, testimonials, and more that we encourage you use and share with others. These resources are regularly updated so please bookmark our site and visit us for the latest updates.


There is also a variety of information on my support services that include keynotes, workshops, online sessions, and training. It has been the highlight of my professional life to work with so many inspiring educators across the globe and I look forward to hopefully working with so many more of you as we strive for excellence in education together.

                                                                                                                  - Dr. BARBARA BLACKBURN

 DISCOVER MORE ABOUT DR. BLACKBURN'S EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

LET'S WORK TO IMPROVE RIGOR & STUDENT MOTIVATION TOGETHER

WHICH OF THESE CHALLENGES TO DO YOU FACE?

If you answer YES to any of those challenges, Barbara Blackburn, Ph.D. can help. Through her engaging, practical, and interactive on-site and technology-based professional development, she partners with your teachers and leaders to implement strategies to accomplish your goals. Named a 2023 Top 10 Global Guru in Education, her recommendations are based on over 30 years of experience in education, a best-selling author of over 30 books for teachers and leaders, and her work as an international speaker.


Read her articles for teachers or leaders, browse the other free resources and review possible solutions to your challenges as well as the testimonials of those who have experienced the difference, she made in their schools scattered throughout the site, then contact Barbara. She'll listen to your goals and work with you to design a customized and self-reinforcing program that will impress your educators and leaders alike.



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Ranked in the Top 10 Global Gurus in Education, Barbara has dedicated her life to raising the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. What differentiates Barbara’s over 30 books are her easily executable concrete examples based on decades of experience as a teacher, professor, and consultant. Barbara’s dedication to education was inspired in her early years by her parents, Bob and Rose. Her father’s doctorate and lifetime career as a professor taught her the importance of professional training. Her mother’s career as school secretary shaped Barbara’s appreciation of the effort all staff play in the education of every child.


Barbara has taught early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students and has served as an educational consultant for three publishing companies. She holds a master’s degree in school administration and was certified as both a teacher and a school principal in North Carolina. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In 2006, she received the award for Outstanding Junior Professor at Winthrop University. She left her position at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to write and speak full-time.


In addition to speaking at state, national, and international conferences, she also regularly presents virtual and on-site workshops for teachers and administrators in elementary, middle, and high schools. Her workshops are lively and engaging and filled with practical information. Her most popular topics include:

  • Rigor is NOT a Four Letter Word
  • Rigorous Schools and Classrooms: Leading the Way
  • Rigorous Assessments
  • Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom
  • Rigor for Students with Special Needs
  • Motivation + Engagement + Rigor = Student Success
  • Research-Based Engaging Instruction Leads to Higher Achievement
  • High Expectations and Increased Support Lead to Success

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"Fabulous speaker with such enthusiasm and zest for continued learning. The resources and learning materials are greatly appreciated and welcomed. Thoroughly enjoyed my time with her!"

 

Sarah Cameron

Mooroopna Secondary College,

Victoria, Australia

 

"As we rolled out and implemented our Rigor initiative, Dr. Blackburn was an integral part of the process. She worked with administrators, teachers and support personnel to ensure that we were on track and raising expectations for all. She provided high-quality, rigorous professional development opportunities in person and via Skype. When Dr. Blackburn is here, you can feel the energy and enthusiasm!! I have never had such positive feedback following in-service days as when Dr. Blackburn was in district. She has been a true partner and colleague. Thank you!"

 

Cheryl A. Clarke, Superintendent

Monson Public Schools, Massachusetts

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