Founded by Dr. Harvey F. Silver and the late Richard W. Strong, Silver Strong & Associates (SSA) is an educational consulting and publishing organization that provides custom professional development ...
Founded by Dr. Harvey F. Silver and the late Richard W. Strong, Silver Strong & Associates (SSA) is an educational consulting and publishing organization that provides custom professional development and develops practical resources for educators. In our 40-plus years, we have partnered with hundreds of schools, districts, and state education organizations to provide high-quality professional development for teachers, administrators, and school leaders. We have worked successfully with schools in urban, suburban, and rural communities to meet the needs of diverse learners. Led by Harvey Silver, our national network of trainers and consultants brings The Thoughtful Classroom professional development initiative to schools and districts throughout the country. SSA's distinguished network of trainers and consultants consists of experienced educators who are experts in customizing professional development to help teachers and administrators raise the quality of instruction at the classroom, school, and district levels. Our central office in New Jersey is also home to Thoughtful Education Press (TEP), SSA's innovative publishing division. TEP produces a range of resources for educators—from customized workshop packets, to award-winning books, to professional learning guides, to online assessments. We have developed numerous best-sellers in education through TEP and in partnership with other leading national publishers.