Our Services
At Urban Legends Professional Development, we provide a range of services to help communities achieve real equity in education. Our services include strategic planning, story telling workshops, and professional development for educators. We work with school districts, community organizations, and individual educators to develop plans that address the unique needs of their students. We believe that by working together, we can create a better future for all children, regardless of their background.
What We Offer
Whether you're looking for an unforgettable keynote speaker or a hands-on learning experience for families, our programs are built to educate, energize, and ignite.
Keynote Presentations
Our keynote offerings are engaging, heart-centered, and rooted in lived experience. Whether you're hosting a conference, school event, or community gathering, our keynotes are designed to inspire action and connection.
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Interactive Workshops
Our hands-on workshops are designed for schools, educators, and families. They are interactive, adaptable, and focus on practical, culturally-responsive strategies that support student success. Each workshop can be tailored to your audience and needs.
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School Reading Events
Let’s make reading an event—not a chore. Bring families, students, and educators together with custom-designed reading events at your school or organization. We provide: full planning and facilitation, book selections aligned with your student population, family engagement materials, and activities that blend storytelling, creativity, and fun
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Urban Legends Too
Bringing the Power of Reading Back to Families. This signature initiative bridges the gap between home and school through storytelling, books, and community connection. We work with schools and organizations to help families reclaim reading as a joyful, everyday experience.
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Saturday Scientists Program
Curious minds deserve big questions. Our Saturday Scientist Program is built for early learners to explore, experiment, and ask "why?"
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Perfect for: Families, early education centers, after-school programs, and community events
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Resources and Consulting
Support beyond the event. Strategy you can use. We offer a growing library of free and premium resources to help schools, organizations, and families build inclusive literacy and engagement practices. From caregiver guides to classroom templates, our tools are created with equity and practicality in mind. Need help applying what you find? We also offer consulting sessions to help.
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Clark Sandford
School Board President at FLEX HIGH SCHOOL OF PONTIAC
