Where We Work
RBT has worked with educators in 47 states and 14 countries, partnering with schools, districts, collaboratives, and educational organizations to strengthen teaching and leadership.
Schools and districts can bring RBT programs directly to their educators, while individuals and smaller groups can participate through select open-enrollment opportunities.
A Sampling of Our Partnerships

Who We Work With
RBT's work has reached more than 460,000 teachers and leaders.
Across the country, schools and districts have partnered with RBT to establish a shared language for teaching, strengthen instructional leadership, and build internal capacity for continuous improvement.
A sampling of districts and educational organizations we have worked with includes:
- Belmont, MA
- Cambridge, MA (In-District Instructor Program)
- Danvers, MA
- Fitchburg, MA
- Greater Lawrence Technical School, MA
- Harvard, MA
- Lane County, OR (In-District Instructor Program)
- Lenape, MA (In-District Instructor Program)
- Lynn, MA (In-District Instructor Program)
- Montgomery County, MD (In-District Instructor Program)
- MSAD60, ME
- Natick, MA
- Plymouth, MA
- Revere, MA
- RSU35/MSAD35, ME
- Saco, ME
- Silver Lake, MA
- Stafford County, VA (In-District Instructor Program)

Building Capacity from Within
In-District Instructor Program
Across the country, RBT has helped districts build internal capacity by preparing experienced educators to become In-District Instructors (IDIs).
Through rigorous preparation, ongoing curriculum updates, materials, and continued support from RBT, IDIs are equipped to deliver RBT courses and modules locally with a high level of proficiency.
This book should be required reading for every undergraduate student preparing to enter the profession. |
Richard DuFourEducational Author and Consultant |
Colleges and Universities
The Skillful Teacher is used in teacher preparation and educational leadership programs at colleges and universities across the United States and internationally. Grounded in decades of research and practice, the book gives aspiring and practicing educators a comprehensive, practical framework for understanding the complexity of teaching and developing the knowledge and skills that support student learning.
I remain a huge fan of The Skillful Teacher, and find the latest edition every bit as user-friendly (both in its organization of the content and in its treatment of the content) as earlier editions. |
Christopher TromblyEducational Leadership & Policy Studies Southern Connecticut State University |
Using The Skillful Teacher in Teacher Prep
The Skillful Teacher has been an essential component of my leadership practice with teachers for years. I know of no better resource to support the improvement of teaching and learning. |
Richard GonzalezUConn NEAG School of Education |

Preparing the Next Generation of Educators
RBT supports college and university faculty in preparing new teachers and leaders with research-based frameworks, practical strategies, and a shared language for studying and continuously improving teaching.
Each chapter of The Skillful Teacher, 8th Edition (TST8) addresses a different dimension of instructional practice, offering concrete guidelines, tools, and strategies educators can use to meet the challenges of everyday classroom life.
University Partnership for College Credit
Through our partnership with Fitchburg State University, participants in eligible RBT programs may have the opportunity to earn undergraduate or graduate credit.
Learn more about available credit options, eligibility, and registration requirements.

Organizations We Collaborate With and Recommend
RBT collaborates with organizations whose expertise complements our own and whose work supports strong teaching, leadership, and sustainable school improvement.
Learning Systems Associates (LSA)
Learning Systems Associates (LSA) partners with educational leaders, schools, and districts in curriculum, instructional design, assessment, leadership, and system-level improvement. Their expertise complements RBT's work in developing high-expertise teaching, instructional leadership, and sustainable improvement.

