Be GLAD is a flexible core model that fits easily with any other PD or curriculum in your district. Start your journey with Be GLAD and start implementing our easy-to-use strategies that support all students in the classroom.

GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) is a professional development model in the area of academic language acquisition and literacy. Brechtel and Haley designed the strategies and model to specifically target and promote language skills, academic achievement, and cross-cultural skills with groundbreaking efficiency.

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I have never heard of GLAD, what is it? Be GLAD is a professional development training for teachers designed to deliver content in the most effective way, according to research. Our training is designed to be a core program that fits with all of your other district initiatives.

Get trained in award-winning GLAD strategies & see the strategies modeled in a live classroom. Designed for PreK school educators and coaches.

Get trained in award-winning GLAD strategies & see the strategies modeled in a live classroom. Designed for Elementary school educators and coaches.

Boosting PBL Success with GLAD Strategies! Dive into 3 effective strategies designed to engage students in real-world problem-solving through Project-Based Learning (PBL).

What is GLAD? Be GLAD Training is an instructional model promoting language acquisition, and holds the title for Academic Excellence from the U.S. Department of Education. Be GLAD is an approved vendor in districts and cooperatives throughout the United States and qualifies for Federal funding (e.g. Title I, III, & VII).

Be GLAD Hip Pocket Tools. We've found considerable success supporting all students with our trademarked Hip-Pocket Tools. These are 7 key practices that can be used with any instruction with little to no prep and with almost no materials needed. They are very teacher friendly.

Project GLAD® was developed by Marcia Brechtel and Linnea Haley in the 1980's and was originally called Project GLEP (Guided Language Experience Process). Their unique perspectives and styles allowed for a comprehensive and amazing program to be created.