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FAQs About Professional Development

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  • Schools or organizations should contact us.

  • At least 10 and no more than 30 participants are required in order to hold a workshop. Additional trainers are needed for groups larger than 30.

    E-mail us for more information and to schedule a workshop, or call (848) 445-7929.

  • Yes, our trainers can tailor a workshop to meet the specific needs of your group, school, or agency and can also modify workshops we already offer. We do not, however, provide one workshop for all professionals K-12; it has been our experience that one-size-fits-all workshops are ineffective at meeting participants’ needs. We segment our workshops by grade level and offer them for professionals working with elementary, middle, or high school students.

  • Yes, see our Other Offerings page to learn more.

    E-mail us to inquire about keynote speaking opportunities, or call (848) 445-7929.

  • Yes, Answer provides workshops for state, regional, and national conferences. Most of our professional development workshop topics can be modified to meet the needs of conference agendas.

    E-mail us to inquire about conference workshop opportunities, or call (848) 445-7929.

  • Yes, Answer provides workshops for schools or agencies anywhere in the United States. Trainings outside of New Jersey require travel expenses to be covered in addition to our fee.

  • Workshops are priced on a sliding scale. An average full-day in-state workshop is approximately $2,000. Our average out-of-state workshop is approximately $2,500 per day plus travel expenses. These are estimates to aid in planning. If you are interested in hosting a workshop and would like a direct quote, please contact us.

  • Yes, Answer offers workshops for K-12 students. However, due to staffing constraints, we only offer these services in New Jersey.

  • Four-weeks' notice or more before the anticipated workshop date is ideal. While we can't guarantee accommodating last-minute requests, we will do our best to work with your schedule. Answer can hold dates as much as a year in advance, and we appreciate having enough time to plan all of the details to ensure that the training meets your needs and expectations.

  • At the conclusion of a workshop, all attendees will receive a professional development certificate that outlines the number of professional development hours they have completed. We also offer Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) category I credits and CTLE credits for educators in New York. In order to receive CHES credits or CTLE credits, please bring your member number with you to the workshop.

    For all other professionals, please check with your district, organization, or accreditation body to see if our workshop will count towards your professional development requirements.