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The Art of Virtual PD

Learn the essential practices for delivering transformational professional development in virtual spaces.

Design and lead virtual learning experiences that connect, engage, and transform

The Art of Virtual PD is your launchpad for designing and facilitating transformational online professional development.

At Bright Morning, we are recognized for delivering world-class virtual learning experiences—and in this one-day, highly interactive workshop, we’re sharing the foundational strategies that make our sessions thrive. Whether you’re new to online facilitation or looking to refine your skills, you’ll leave equipped with practical tools to foster connection, engagement, and lasting impact in virtual spaces.

Grounded in Elena Aguilar’s The PD Book: 7 Habits That Transform Professional Development, this workshop blends clear frameworks, live modeling, hands-on practice, and expert insights to help you bring transformational adult learning into any virtual environment.

You'll experience firsthand what world-class virtual PD feels like—and learn exactly how to create it for your own teams and communities.

Elena Aguilar

This learning experience is designed for

Facilitators

Facilitators

Anyone seeking to create more impactful online learning experiences

What You'll Learn

  1. How to design virtual sessions that honor adult learning principles and keep participants energized and engaged
  2. How to build trust and foster authentic connection across screens
  3. How to facilitate virtual conversations that drive insight, curiosity, and meaningful action
  4. Techniques and tools to maintain energy, focus, and equity throughout online learning experiences
  5. Strategies for anticipating and overcoming common virtual learning challenges with skill and confidence

How You’ll Spend Your Time

Part One
Part One

Self-Paced Prework

~4 hours

Before the live workshop, you’ll complete a self-paced exploration of essential frameworks and tools—giving you the foundational knowledge needed to design and lead transformational PD with confidence.

Part Two
Part Two

Live Learning

4 hours total, 2 learning blocks

This highly interactive workshop includes two 2-hour learning blocks, with a 1-hour break in between. You'll build skills quickly through expert modeling and hands-on activities.

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This training is offered as a 2-day in-person workshop and a virtual blended learning experience. Explore the differences and determine which best meets your needs by clicking on each option below.

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What Our Community is Saying

"As someone with extensive experience in facilitating adult learning and having benefited from effective facilitation in my own workplace, I still found this session to be fresh, helpful, and informative. I gained new insights that I will immediately apply both with my team and in my work facilitating adult learning."

Stacy L.
What Our Community is Saying

"I have facilitated professional development for over 15 years and this session focused me in a way others haven't before. I am able to be a more reflective facilitator because of what I learned here."

Christina O.
What Our Community is Saying

"This workshop was an extremely engaging and enriching opportunity. I added many tools to my facilitation toolbox and have a much deeper understanding of the importance of my role as a facilitator and how I show up and hold space for collective learning."

Ellen Z.
What Our Community is Saying

"This training impacted the way I connect with my audience, plan, and facilitate PD. I was given time to connect with others, receive and give feedback, and time to practice what I was learning. There are many strategies I came away with for me to use. I would recommend this to anyone no matter how long you have been a facilitator because it gives everyone a new lens in designing successful PD."

Ann T.
What Our Community is Saying

"I loved the workshop! I left with concrete tools & strategies, plus additional reflections, to improve my practice."

Katie G.
What Our Community is Saying

"This PD has allowed me to "refind" a part of myself I lost. It has been so incredible. This is my second time for this one- and I brought along 3 people with me... and I will continue to keep bringing anyone who works with adults. I am shifting my thinking from delivering PD to designing learning experiences that empower people to transform their educational spaces."

Wendy D.

What Else You Need To Know

Requirements

All participants must have their own copy of The PD Book: 7 Habits That Transform Professional Development (not included in the registration fee). The book is required for the prework and live sessions.

Investment

‍Virtual Workshop

  • Individual: $450
  • Group (6-14 people*): $375 per person

Bundle Options (Save $395)

Workshop + Teams Learning Library & PLC

  • Individual: $1550
  • Group (6-14 people*): $1475 per person

Special Offers

*Important Note on Group Rates: All group discounts require a single payment.

Access to Program Content

All virtual workshop sessions will be recorded in the event you cannot make a session or if you would like to rewatch them at a later time. Participants have access to content for 30 days after the last session to help supplement learning.

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My favorite part of being a Bright Morning member is the access to the incredible resources associated with our membership. Bright Morning is already generous with the free tools they provide educators and, as a member, there’s even more access. Another favorite part of my membership is that the incredible trainers actually show us how to use the tools in Elena’s books for full impact. I’ve learned so much about myself and my work and have leveled up my skills as both a coach and trainer. This membership is the gift that keeps giving!

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My Bright Morning membership has had a profound impact on my life, both personally and professionally. Having the coaching tools and language to truly engage with people has given me the gift of deep, powerful connections and rich relationships. I am filled with gratitude for the Bright Morning Team!

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