Empowering educators and students for a brighter future.
Supporting Education & Innovation
At Advanced Growth Education, we believe in a simple truth: growth (through learning) is a journey we take together. Our work is to partner with you, the dedicated educators, parents, and schools, to provide the innovative (and practical) tools and resources that help every student reach their full potential. Let's grow, one learner at a time. Ready to start growing with us?
Empower Learning. Unlock Potential.
Advanced Growth Education’s Instructional Resources—EduFlips, The Science of Special Education, and the Pocket-Sized Guides are practical, research-based guidebooks designed for busy professionals and real people, giving them tools they can use immediately to create meaningful impact. Check out each Tool Below!
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EduFlips
EduFlips bring professional development to life through microlearning. Each one combines a short audio lesson with ready-to-use classroom resources, giving educators practical strategies they can apply the same day. Designed for new teachers, experienced professionals, school leaders, assistant teachers, specialists, and graduate students, EduFlips make complex topics simple, clear, and accessible. They fit into the busiest schedules and provide meaningful learning in minutes.
Pocket-Sized Guides
Pocket-Sized Guides are compact, research-based tools that educators can carry and use anytime. Each guide breaks down essential strategies into quick, easy-to-follow steps. They are designed to build confidence, encourage independence, and provide practical solutions to common challenges in teaching and learning.
The Science of Special Education
The Science of Special Education is a comprehensive framework for understanding and applying evidence-based practices in the classroom. This resource supports teachers, leaders, and support staff by connecting research with real-world application. It provides a clear path for improving instruction, building effective systems, and ensuring that students with diverse needs receive the support they deserve.
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AGE instructional resources are more than tools; they are solutions designed to make a difference in real classrooms. Here’s what makes them stand apart:
Built for busy educators – every resource respects your time and delivers strategies you can apply in minutes, not hours.
Powered by microlearning – complex topics are broken into clear, bite-sized lessons that fit into the flow of your day.
Designed for every role – from new teachers and graduate students to specialists, assistant teachers, and school leaders, AGE resources meet professionals exactly where they are.
Proven to work – each resource is grounded in research and shaped by real-world practice, so you know it’s not theory, it’s impact.
With AGE, professional learning becomes practical, portable, and powerful—helping you grow without overwhelming your schedule.
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Students benefit when teachers use strategies that improve instruction, classroom management, and confidence.
Educators gain access to tools that respect their time while delivering professional development they can actually use.
Leaders can provide scalable, consistent resources that strengthen staff growth and unify practices across schools.
Character. Classroom. Leadership. Redefined.
Our Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Tools and Resources—including the Whole Child Character and Classroom Series, along with The Social-Emotional Leadership Challenge books—equip educators, leaders, and parents with practical strategies to build character, strengthen relationships, and foster thriving learning environments.
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AGE provides research-based tools designed to build stronger classrooms and healthier school communities. These resources focus on behavior, character, and leadership development, giving educators, leaders, and families strategies they can use right away.
Whole-Child Character
The Whole-Child Character Model helps students grow in five essential traits—Wisdom, Honesty, Ownership, Love, and Empathy (WHOLE). With structured weekly lessons for grades K–12, this resource gives teachers and families a practical way to:
Teach character in age-appropriate, engaging ways
Connect emotional well-being and responsibility to daily learning
Integrate values into both classroom instruction and home conversations
Build a schoolwide culture of respect, responsibility, and empathy
Whole-Child Classroom Management
This resource introduces the START Model (Structure, Teach, Acknowledge, Respond, Team) to help educators move beyond reactive discipline. Instead of short-term fixes, it provides:
A clear, proactive framework for managing student behavior
Templates, checklists, and real-world classroom examples
Strategies that fit within MTSS and SEL systems
Support for teachers in reducing stress while creating respectful learning environments
Social-Emotional Leadership
Based on The Social-Emotional Leadership Challenge, this resource strengthens leadership skills in both adults and students. It includes:
A 30-day adult guide to deepen self-awareness, empathy, and purpose-driven leadership
A 180-day student workbook with short daily lessons in emotional intelligence, communication, and inclusive leadership
A focus on building stronger relationships, personal responsibility, and meaningful community impact
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AGE behavioral resources are not just content — they are carefully designed tools created with educators and students in mind. What sets them apart is both the design and the delivery:
Built for Real Classrooms – Every resource is written in plain, accessible language and organized so teachers can use it without extra prep.
Structured for Growth – Each model (WHOLE, START, and Social-Emotional Leadership) is laid out step by step, giving educators clear guidance while leaving room for flexibility.
Designed for Every Role – Teachers, leaders, specialists, and families can all find themselves in the resources, making them versatile across school communities.
Grounded in Research, Tested in Practice – Strategies are evidence-based but designed to work in daily routines, not just theory.
Sustainable by Design – The tools are created to reduce overwhelm—fitting into busy schedules while building systems that last.
This intentional design means educators don’t just read about best practices—they can live them, teach them, and see results right away.
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Students learn to regulate emotions, take responsibility, and practice empathy through consistent lessons and modeling.
Educators gain clear systems that prevent misbehavior, promote positive behavior, and build supportive classrooms.
Leaders and families access strategies that unify expectations and reinforce positive behavior across home, school, and community.
Practical tools. Powerful leadership
Advanced Growth Ed.’s Leadership Resources—including Effective Communication for Educators (and course), the MTSS Workbook, and the upcoming Thrive at Work guidebook and course—are built to give leaders usable tools that build trust, improve systems, support collaboration, and make a real difference.
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Description text goes hereAGE provides resources designed to strengthen leadership across schools and districts. These tools help leaders communicate clearly, build systems, and support staff in creating thriving learning environments.
Effective Communication for Educators: Clear, Confident, Connected
This practical guide helps leaders master the skill that matters most—communication. It equips educators with strategies to:
Build trust and credibility with staff, students, and families
Communicate expectations clearly and confidently
Handle difficult conversations with empathy and effectiveness
Foster a culture of openness, collaboration, and respect
Clear communication is the foundation of strong leadership, and this guide makes it practical, simple, and ready for real-world use.
MTSS in Action: A Practical Workbook
This hands-on workbook supports leaders, teachers, and teams in implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) effectively. It is designed to:
Provide step-by-step guidance for creating and refining MTSS systems
Help teams align academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports
Include tools, templates, and reflection questions for immediate use
Support leaders in building sustainable practices that serve all students
With this workbook, MTSS becomes more than a framework—it becomes a living system that works in classrooms every day.
Thrive at Work: Your Workforce Development Guidebook (and Course) (Coming Soon)
This upcoming resource expands AGE leadership support beyond schools into the workplace. It focuses on building strong, adaptive, and future-ready teams. The guidebook and course will:
Provide strategies for career readiness, workplace wellness, and soft skills
Support leaders in developing staff capacity and organizational culture
Blend workforce development practices with AGE’s practical, easy-to-apply style
Offer both a written guidebook and a course for deeper learning and application
Thrive at Work is designed for school leaders, organizations, and professionals who want to strengthen leadership and team success in any workplace.
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AGE leadership resources are designed with two priorities: clarity and usability. They stand apart because they:
Focus on the skills leaders need most, beginning with communication, systems, and workforce development
Combine evidence-based practices with step-by-step guidance for daily use
Are written in clear, practical language for quick application
Serve both new and experienced leaders, from teacher-leaders to administrators
Reduce overwhelm by breaking leadership into manageable, repeatable practices
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Leaders gain confidence and clarity in their communication, systems, and vision.
Educators and staff feel supported, understood, and guided by consistent leadership.
Students and communities thrive when schools are led with empathy, structure, and purpose.
Organizations benefit from stronger workforce skills, culture, and professional growth.
Inspire. Equip. Transform.
Dr. Chase McCullum is a nationally recognized school psychologist, author, and leadership expert who brings energy, clarity, and actionable strategies to every keynote, training, and consultation. Whether addressing a room of teachers, guiding district leaders, or coaching small teams, his sessions move beyond theory to provide practical solutions for real-world challenges.
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Engaging, research-backed, and tailored to your audience.
The Science of Special Education – Evidence-based strategies that transform classrooms and empower educators to support all learners.
Whole-Child Character & Classroom Management – Building systems that foster positive behavior, character growth, and student success.
Social-Emotional Leadership Challenge – Equipping educators and leaders with tools to model emotional intelligence, resilience, and authentic leadership.
Reframing Behavior with Empathetic Accountability – Practical strategies for shifting from reactive discipline to balanced, compassionate accountability.
Effective Communication for Educators – Using the CLEAR model to strengthen trust, collaboration, and relationships across schools.
The Power of Process – Why reflection, consistency, and systems—not quick fixes—drive lasting change in education.
Power Skills That Fuel Change – Developing the “soft skills” of communication, collaboration, and adaptability that help educators and leaders succeed.
(Custom keynotes available on request—every presentation is adapted to your organization’s goals. Professional development is also available for all of Dr. McCullum’s books, ensuring research-based content and practical application.)
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Interactive, hands-on sessions designed for educators and leaders who want to move from ideas to implementation.
Built around Dr. McCullum’s books, ensuring research-based content with practical application
Half-day and full-day training options
Blended model: in-person, virtual, or hybrid delivery
Includes take-home tools, guides, and ready-to-use resources
Focus areas: special education, MTSS, SEL, classroom management, character education, and leadership development
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Assessment Services (local) – Comprehensive psychoeducational and behavioral evaluations to support student needs.
Curriculum Development – Designing practical, evidence-based training and instructional materials for schools, districts, and organizations.
For more information on these services, please contact Dr. McCullum directly.
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As you gear up for the exciting new school year, I know that you are you looking for ways to help your educators grow and your students thrive! Advanced Growth Education is your partner for growth and success. We believe in empowering educators with the tools and support they need to unlock each student's full potential.
Power is not a limited resource. Empowering others does not reduce your own power, but instead provides everyone with more opportunities to learn and grow.
— Dr. Chase McCullum
The Social-Emotional Leadership Challenge
Dive into a dynamic curriculum crafted by industry experts, offering practical insights and real-world applications.
In The Leader, you will receive access to everything in the The Educator, as well as support from our mentors and access to the private learning community.
The Science of Special Education
Transform your teaching approach with The Science of Special Education—an all-encompassing and practical course designed by Dr. Chase McCullum. This user-friendly, self-paced course offers over 13 hours of video training aligned with book chapters, perfect for individual educators, schools, and districts. Enjoy practical strategies for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), IEP development, and behavioral management.
With a Pro subscription, you will receive access to everything in the Starter plan, as well as 1:1 support from our mentors and access to the private learning community.
Pocket-Sized Behavior Guide
Our Pocket-Sized Behavior Guide equips teachers with practical strategies to manage student behavior, fostering a positive and productive classroom environment. This convenient, on-the-go resource empowers educators to create a calmer classroom where all students can thrive.
Effective Communication for Educators
Effective Communication for Educators equips instructors with powerful communication techniques to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a foundation for successful learning. This practical guide unlocks the secrets to clear, confident communication in all aspects of the classroom.
FAQs
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