Plan Z Professional Learning Services

Aloha Reader! We appreciate you taking time to look at our emails, and considering our services! We are currently mapping out the next wave of Plan Z Education services and resources, and we would love to design them with you, not for you. Would you take two minutes to tell us what downloadable tools or services would support you the most in lightening your load and amplify student ownership this year? A Few Ideas to Spark Your Thinking (Feel free to suggest something completely different!)...

Aloha Reader! I hope July finds you knee-deep in curiosity; whether that’s exploring a new trail, finally tackling a professional-reads stack, or simply savoring slow mornings with a favorite beverage. Summer adventures (big or small) recharge our teaching spirit and spark fresh classroom ideas. One of our adventures includes Christine's walk down the aisle! I’d Love to Hear From You Share a highlight: What moment whether traveling, reading, creating, has inspired you so far? Look ahead: What...

Aloha Reader! Whether your summer travels took you across oceans or simply down a new street in your hometown, every journey offers fresh lenses for seeing the world and for sparking curiosity with our colleagues, friends, and even our students. Why Travel Is a Master Teacher Perspective & Empathy – Stepping into unfamiliar places helps us notice assumptions and celebrate diverse ways of living. Story-Rich Learning – Encounters with art, language, and local customs bring abstract...

Aloha Reader! It's mid-June and we certainly hope you are enjoying it! Whether you're finishing strong or already embracing summer mode, here are a few unique ways to recharge your energy and spark your curiosity: 🎧 Listen The Spark File – Creative prompts and inspiration for reigniting your passions. On Being with Krista Tippett – Reflective conversations on meaning, wisdom, and joy. Good Life Project – Stories that lift you up and stretch your thinking. 📚 Read “The Book of Delights” by Ross...

Aloha Reader! As we move further into June, a time of transitions and final pushes, and for some, settling into some rest, it’s hard not to reflect on the storms—both literal and metaphorical—that we’ve weathered together this year. From unexpected challenges to everyday pressures, you’ve shown up for your students, your colleagues, and your communities with strength and grace. June can be a whirlwind: wrapping up learning, managing emotions, building excitement for down time, preparing for...

Aloha Reader! Did you know June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of protection and marriage? It’s also the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere—an invitation to stretch, breathe, and soak in the sun. June is also a time for gentle reflection. What energized you? What drained you? What will you carry forward? What are you ready to let go of? These questions aren’t about making plans—they’re about making peace with the year behind and imagining...

Aloha Reader! As May draws to a close and the school year winds down, we want to take a moment to celebrate you—your energy, your dedication, and your heart. Whether you're already on summer break or counting down the final days, know that the impact you've made this year will stretch far beyond the classroom. This time of year often feels like a strange in-between: part celebration, part exhaustion, part reflection. Let this be your reminder that rest is not a reward—it’s a necessity. You’ve...