Founded 2006 · Berkeley, California
Bridging the science of learning and the practice of teaching
We partner with organizations to develop teachers, trainers, and facilitators — grounding every workshop and curriculum in the science of learning.
Founded 2006 · Berkeley, California
We partner with organizations to develop teachers, trainers, and facilitators — grounding every workshop and curriculum in the science of learning.
At Berkeley LTC, we believe that how you teach matters as much as what you teach. We help instructors, trainers, and facilitators put research-based principles of learning into real practice — not through rigid prescriptions, but through reflection, curiosity, understanding the context, and deep attention to how learning works. We work primarily with union training programs and higher education faculty, and also partner with K–12 teachers and language instructors. Whatever the context, our process begins with a single question: what will actually help your learners grow?
How We Work
We combine experiential learning, reflective practice, and evidence-based frameworks to develop educators who can adapt, improve, and inspire.
Participants learn by doing. We design activities that place instructors in the role of learner — creating powerful insights that stick and transfer to their own classrooms.
We translate over a century of learning research into clear, actionable frameworks that teachers can immediately apply in their own sessions.
We observe lessons and facilitate structured reflection sessions that help instructors understand what's working, what to adjust, and why it matters for learners.
What We Offer
From needs analysis to full curriculum design, we customize every engagement to fit your organization's goals and culture.
We begin every partnership with a thorough needs analysis — interviewing stakeholders, reviewing materials, and mapping gaps — so our work is grounded in your real context.
Half-day, full-day, or multi-session training programs designed around your specific learner population, context, and instructional goals.
We observe lessons, trainings, and presentations, take detailed notes, and lead debrief sessions that build genuine reflective capacity in instructors and facilitators.
We design and deliver online professional development and deliver keynote presentations at conferences and institutional events on science-of-learning topics.
We review existing curriculum from a learning-centered perspective and offer concrete recommendations aligned with current research on memory, engagement, and transfer.
Intensive face-to-face training courses for English language teachers, grounded in evidence-based approaches to language acquisition and learning-centered instruction.
Track Record
A sample of the programs and initiatives we've designed and delivered over the years.
Designed and implemented an ANSI-certified instructor training certification program, including two 40-hour online components and two 40-hour face-to-face courses.
Designed and coordinated an all-day professional development conference for 32BJ SEIU.
Organized and ran online conferences featuring keynote addresses and workshop mentoring.
Designed and implemented intensive teacher training courses for English language teachers, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Built training capacity across organizations worldwide through train-the-trainer programs, working with trainers from dozens of countries.
Our Process
Every engagement follows a deliberate arc — from deep listening to meaningful results.
Initial consultation to understand your goals, context, and learners
Needs analysis — interviews, observations, and material review
Co-create a customized strategy, curriculum, or training plan
Deliver workshops, training, coaching, or curriculum
Measure impact, gather feedback, and iterate for lasting results
Who We Work With
We collaborate with union training programs, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, and language programs — all united by a commitment to teaching that actually works.
New from Berkeley LTC
Josh Kurzweil is bringing the science of learning to new audiences through writing, research, and public thought leadership.
A concise, accessible summary of the science of learning — distilling decades of research into core principles that teachers can apply directly in their own classrooms.
Read the document →Co-written with Suzan Kobashigawa, this guest post explores how the DIGPA reflection framework connects everyday teaching practice to the science of learning.
Read the article →A blog connecting research-backed learning principles — deliberate practice, cognitive load, retrieval and interleaving practice, reflection, and more — to the game of pool and other real-world contexts.
Read on Substack →Berkeley LTC will be featured on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast, hosted by Jennifer Gonzalez. Link to the episode coming soon.
Link coming soonTestimonials
Reflections from keynote speakers and education experts we've collaborated with and guided at professional conferences.
Josh's careful attention to detail, deep pedagogical knowledge, and strong communication skills made it possible for me to provide a finely-tuned experience for participants directly in line with their needs and teaching context. I would highly recommend him for any project that requires a nuanced blend of interpersonal skills and knowledge of solid teaching practices.
Josh's work was outstanding, reflecting a deep understanding of evidence-based pedagogy, learning sciences, and educational technology. The expert feedback on my materials, and the interactive conference activities Berkeley LTC mapped out, were enormously helpful. I would absolutely recommend that others work with his team.
Throughout our project, Josh demonstrated strategic insight coupled with genuine commitment to learner success. His feedback struck the perfect balance between engaging and practical — and 32BJ is now sustaining celebration-worthy outcomes thanks to his guidance on operationalizing key learning theories. I offer my highest recommendation without reservation.
Let's start with a conversation. Every engagement begins with listening.