Professional development that fits around school life

The most successful schools don’t just invest in great tools. They invest in the people using them.

Technology, data and resources can help drive improvement, but real impact comes from confident educators who know how to turn insight into action.

Whether through expert consultations, self-paced learning or live webinars, our flexible approach makes it easier for schools to invest in professional development that fits around school life.

Why choose Renaissance Professional Development 

Schools today face constant pressure on time, training and outcomes. We help make professional learning more sustainable, accessible and consistent for each team member.

Builds confidence

Develops practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in your role.

Strengthens implementation

Create a more consistent approach across teams and schools.

Creates lasting expertise

Reduces reliance on individual product experts, building capability that lasts.

Maximises value

Help your team make the most of the Renaissance tools and data they already have.

Professional Development That Fits Your School's Needs

Whether you’re looking for strategic guidance, flexible online learning or expert insights, we offer a range of professional development options designed to support your goals.

Expert Consultations

Work directly with experienced Renaissance Education Advisers to address your school’s priorities, challenges and goals.

From interpreting assessment data and identifying trends to planning interventions and supporting school improvement, our advisers provide practical, tailored guidance designed around your school’s needs.

Using your school’s data and context, they help staff make confident decisions and turn insights into meaningful action.

Ideal for: Data reviews, assessment planning, literacy strategy, intervention planning and school improvement initiatives.

Teacher discussion

Educator Academy

Access structured, self-paced professional learning that fits around busy school schedules.

Educator Academy helps staff build confidence and expertise through flexible learning pathways, with progress saved automatically so learning can continue whenever time allows.

Smart Start

Included with eligible subscriptions and designed to help educators build core product knowledge and confidence through guided implementation pathways that fit around busy school schedules.

  • Build core product knowledge and confidence
  • Access guided implementation pathways
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Progress saved automatically so you can pick up where you left off

Premium (paid upgrade)

Everything included in Smart Start, plus advanced learning that helps educators move beyond product knowledge to confidently analyse data, identify trends and act:

  • Advanced data analysis and reporting modules
  • Insight-to-action guidance
  • Structured knowledge checks
  • Enhanced professional development pathways

Find Out More

Where to access Educator Academy

You can find Educator Academy on the home screen of your Renaissance account.

Screenshot of RGP Home screen with Educator Academy

Education Insights Webinars

Join education experts as they explore key topics including assessment, literacy, implementation and evidence-informed practice.

Each session provides practical insights and actionable ideas that educators can take back to their school.

Teacher in classroom with tablet

Make every minute count

When time is limited, professional development can sometimes be squeezed. Rachel O’Neill and Jessica Watson explore how flexible training can strengthen implementation and help schools get greater impact from the tools they already use.

Training that supports your role

Teachers

Use assessment and progress data effectively, developing approaches that fit naturally into your teaching strategy and classroom routines.

School leaders

Develop team capability, streamline staff onboarding and create a consistent approach to evidence-informed decision making.

Librarians

Get greater use from Accelerated Reader and myON resources to support engaging reading experiences and richer conversations about books.

SENCOs

Develop your understanding of assessment insights to inform professional discussion, planning and targeted support.

Talk to us about professional learning options

Tell us what your school wants to achieve: our team can help you explore the professional learning options available.

FAQs

What is Professional Learning for Renaissance products?

Professional Learning is expert-led training designed to help schools get the maximum value from Renaissance products, including Star Reading, Star Maths, Accelerated Reader, myON and Freckle. Sessions are tailored to your school’s goals and help staff confidently use data, identify next steps and improve implementation across the school.

What is included in Renaissance Professional Development?

Professional Development can include data analysis, best practice guidance, assessment fidelity, implementation support, product updates and strategic recommendations tailored to your school’s priorities. Sessions are personalised and can focus on the challenges and goals most relevant to your staff.

Which Renaissance products are included?

Professional Development is available for Renaissance solutions including Accelerated Reader, Star Reading, Star Maths, myON, Freckle and the Early Literacy Solution. Support can be tailored to individual products or a combined implementation strategy.

Who delivers Renaissance Professional Development?

Training is delivered by experienced Renaissance Education Advisers who work directly with schools to support implementation, interpret data and share best practice. Our expert advisors bring years of personal school experience, and many schools work with the same adviser throughout their professional learning journey, providing continuity and personalised support.

Is the Professional Development tailored to my school's needs?

Yes. Every programme is designed around your school’s objectives, challenges and data. Advisers can use your school’s live Renaissance data to provide personalised recommendations and actionable next steps.

Is Educator Academy included with Renaissance products?

Schools receive access to Smart Start content as part of their Renaissance purchase. Premium Educator Academy subscriptions provide access to additional in-depth training content and professional development resources.

How does Professional Development support new staff?

Professional Learning helps schools maintain consistency when staff join or change roles. Adviser-led sessions and on-demand learning resources enable new team members to quickly build confidence and develop a strong understanding of Renaissance products and data.

Do experienced Renaissance users still benefit from Professional Development?

Yes. Renaissance products continue to evolve, and school priorities change over time. Professional Development helps experienced users stay up to date with new functionality, explore advanced features and gain fresh insights from their latest data.

Is Renaissance Professional Development CPD accredited?

Yes. The professional learning and training resources referenced in the discussion are CPD accredited, enabling schools to support staff development while building expertise in Renaissance products and data-driven decision-making.

How can Professional Development help schools get more value from their Renaissance investment?

Professional Development helps schools use their products more effectively, develop staff expertise and make better use of assessment and teaching data. The goal is to ensure schools are equipped to achieve stronger outcomes and realise the full value of their Renaissance solutions.