About Us
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With over fifty years in business, National Professional Resources (NPR) is the leading source of classroom and professional development resources for educators. Founded by career educators, National Professional Resources is a family business committed to advancing the success of all learners by supporting the educators who serve them.
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Original founders: Bob & Helene Hanson
We partner with the most respected authors in their fields to provide the most current, high-quality information in various formats such as laminated reference guides, books, webinars, and in-person training.
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Marc Brackett
Implementing Social
and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Classrooms
and Schools
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Isaiah Pickens
A Trauma-Informed
and Culturally Responsive (TICR) Approach in Classrooms
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Paula Kluth
Paula Kluth, EdD is a consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works
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Marilyn Friend
Marilyn Friend, PhD, has spent her career as a general education teacher, special education
Our laminated quick-reference guides are the #1 laminated reference guides for professional development.
WHAT ARE LAMINATED REFERENCE GUIDES?
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As individuals learning needs have changed, NPR has developed, “Comprehensive School Solutions (CSS). CSS provides current and future educators with comprehensive and targeted support. Visit https://national-professional-resources-staging.mybigcommerce.com/training/ and let us help your staff become more effective tomorrow than they are today.
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In 2023, NPR has embarked on our next chapter in business which also includes a new logo to guide us in our next chapter. Our strategy now and in the future is a focus to expand our influence and impact within the educational professional development landscape.
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NEW LOGO
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OLD LOGO