Pedagogy to practice

Turning Teaching Theory into Confident Classroom Practice

Join Pedagogy to Practice, a mentorship program created by experienced educator Elizabeth Cain, designed to help teachers thrive—not just survive—their first years in the classroom.

About

Pedagogy to Practice bridges the gap between teacher training and classroom reality through a structured, supportive mentorship experience. Created by Elizabeth Cain, a veteran teacher and mentor with over a decade of experience in Australia and the U.S., this program offers a practical, reflective approach to building confidence, clarity, and effectiveness in teaching.Elizabeth is also the co-host of the Pedagogy to Practice podcast, where she shares tools, stories, and insights to help teachers grow with confidence and clarity. Her work focuses on behavior management, student engagement, lesson planning, and reducing teacher burnout—all grounded in what works in real classrooms.

The CLIP Cycle

Clarify. Learn. Implement. Progress.
Your framework for growth

Our signature CLIP Practice Improvement Cycle helps teachers reflect, strategize, and grow with intention.

1. CLARIFY

“What’s happening, and why does it matter?”
Reflect on recent teaching experience to diagnose a problem of practice.

2. LEARN

“What insights can I draw from this?”
Analysize practice and review relevant literature. Collaborate to adapt evidence-based interventions to address the problem of practice, considering the needs of the cohort.

3. IMPLEMENT

“What will I try next?”
Trial interventions in the classroom and gather evidence to assess the effectiveness of implementation.

4. PROGRESS

“What changed, and how have I grown?”
Celebrate wins, reflect on opportunities, refine interventions, and enter the next cycle with clarity.

What's Included

In-Person Support

Bi-monthly small group coaching sessions (up to 6 teachers)
Customizable sessions based on observation, coaching, or school needs

Ongoing Virtual Mentorship

24/7 access via email, text, or scheduled calls
Timely, responsive problem-solving and resource sharing

Evidence-Based Strategies

Real-world, classroom-tested practices
Topics include behavior management, planning, student engagement, differentiation, and communication

Tailored Tools & Resources

Curated templates, reflection guides, and planning aids
Optional podcasts and deep-dive learning links

Progress Summaries for Schools

Brief reports highlighting teacher growth, next steps, and key wins
Great for school leadership and performance review conversations

Contact

Think your school might be ready? Join the Pedagogy to Practice Teacher Mentorship Program today.Because when teachers thrive, students do too.Email us at [email protected] to get started.