Steve Barkley

A master teacher of teachers, administrators and educational professionals.

Whether you’re a school district supervisor or a boots-on-the-ground classroom teacher, Steve Barkley knows you’re there for your students, and that is why he’s here for you. Years of research and work in the field have shown him time and again that teachers don’t cause student achievement – students do, when armed with the right learning behaviors taught and modeled by others. From those behaviors, they become lifelong learners.

Steve’s simple, yet effective “backwards planning” approach to education shifts the process of teaching practices, coaching, and professional staff development in significant and comprehensive ways. He believes that education is a team sport, and that all members have an important role to play to make schools successful for all students. Whether you join him for one of his award-winning Professional Development presentations, subscribe to his blog or pick up one of his books, you’ll find Steve is a great asset to your team!

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About Steve Barkley

Stephen G. Barkley, Executive Vice President of PLS 3rd Learning, began his career in education 40 years ago as a New Jersey elementary school teacher. For the past 30 years he has served as a consultant to school districts, teacher organizations, state departments of education, and colleges and universities nationally and internationally, facilitating the changes necessary for them to reach students and successfully prepare them for the 21st century. His dynamic energy and focus in providing leadership training, developing coaching skills, and establishing Professional Development goals have led to his becoming one of the most respected, esteemed and sought-after motivational speakers in the field of education.

Presentation & Consultancy Information

If you would like information on how to arrange for Steve Barkley to consult with your school or district, or present his Professional Development, please contact Lorene Malanowski at lmalanowski@
PLS3rdLearning.com, or call 1.800.757.3878.