Dr. Caroline Blackley

Dr Caroline Blackley is the founder of Four Dimensions for teachers, a Framework that helps teachers understand how their decisions shape classroom behaviour and learning environments. Working with teachers, schools, and communities across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, her team delivers classroom observations, personalised coaching, whole-school scans, and staff training to build positive behaviour for learning and consistent teaching practices. Certified coaches also extend the Framework to families and organisations. Based in Imbil, QLD.

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Dr. Caroline Blackley Leads Professional Development for Teachers 

What separates a classroom that thrives from one that struggles with constant disruption? Often it comes down to specific, evidence-based behaviour management strategies for teachers rather than guesswork or trial and error. Teachers searching for professional development for teachers that actually changes day-to-day classroom dynamics need training built on real observation data, not theory alone.

The Educator Foundation course is a 10-hour blended delivery program centred on classroom decision-making, helping educators understand how their real-time choices shape student behaviour and engagement. For teachers managing persistent disruption, the one-day workshop Teaching with Less Disruption breaks down an evidence-based three-step process that can be applied immediately, addressing the gap between how teachers are typically trained to manage disruptive behaviour and what actually supports learning flow in the room.

Educators ready to go deeper can complete Classroom Observer Level I, a two-day program delivered face-to-face or through blended online learning. Participants learn to apply the Four Dimensions classroom observation sheet, lead reflective coaching conversations with colleagues, and build a shared, research-based language for classroom practice. These professional development classes for teachers are designed to build observation and coaching skills that extend beyond a single classroom into whole-team practice.

This training is grounded in firsthand classroom experience: Dr. Caroline Blackley and her team have observed more than 40,000 teachers in action across Australian schools, drawing direct insight into what makes a classroom genuinely inclusive, productive, and engaging. Every course and workshop links back to current Australian classroom management research, giving Queensland teachers and school leaders a framework that has been tested in real, everyday teaching environments rather than theoretical settings.

To enrol in a course or workshop, or to bring this training into your school, contact Dr. Caroline Blackley on 0439 001 911, email [email protected], or write to PO Box 330, Imbil, QLD 4570.

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Dr. Caroline Blackley - Education Consultant for Brisbane Schools

What support does a school actually need to improve teaching outcomes across every classroom? Dr. Caroline Blackley is a Brisbane-based education consultant who works directly with school leaders and teaching staff to build stronger learning environments through structured observation, evidence-based coaching, and whole-school data programmes.

The centrepiece of Dr. Caroline Blackley's work is the Whole School Scan - a comprehensive process where every teacher receives an individual 30-minute classroom observation followed by a 20-minute one-on-one reflection session. As a specialist ed consultant, Dr. Caroline Blackley focuses each observation specifically on the direct impact of teaching on the classroom management environment. Results are imported into a live online database that protects individual teacher privacy while giving school leadership a clear, school-wide picture of teaching and learning across the entire staff.

For schools that want to build internal coaching capability, the 4D Coaching programme delivers structured teacher staff development by pairing Level I and Level II observers with an experienced coach in focused 90-minute sessions. Each session includes a paired classroom observation, direct feedback to the observer, and a dedicated debrief on data collection and coaching technique - giving schools the tools to sustain improvement long after the engagement ends.

Once scan data is collected, Dr. Caroline Blackley connects school leadership teams with specialist data consultants in a face-to-face wrap-up meeting. Virtual follow-up sessions then support target-setting, Pulse Checks, and the development of a detailed data presentation for staff. As education consultants with deep expertise in school-wide change, the Dr. Caroline Blackley team makes this data actionable at every level of the organisation. Post-scan sessions with a data consultant are available at $320 + GST per 45-minute session.

Dr. Caroline Blackley delivers practical, evidence-grounded consultant support for Brisbane and Sunshine Coast schools ready to make lasting changes in classroom management and teacher staff development. Visit carolineblackley.com or write to PO Box 330, Imbil QLD 4570 to find out how your school can get started.

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Professional Development Classes For Teachers

Professional Development Classes for Teachers by Dr Caroline Blackley empower educators to enhance classroom management, improve student engagement, and create positive learning environments. Backed by Australian research and thousands of classroom observations, these evidence-based programs provide practical strategies, personalised coaching, and actionable insights that teachers can implement immediately to strengthen teaching practices and improve student outcomes.

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Online Teacher Community for Behaviour Management - Dr. Caroline Blackley.

Teaching doesn't have to feel like you're managing chaos on your own. Certified coaches work with educators, families, and organisations to build behaviour management strategies that actually stick - the kind that create calmer classrooms, reduce daily friction, and get people working together rather than against each other.

The online teacher community draws on an evidence-based framework proven across Australian schools. Coaches use structured classroom observations and personalised feedback to help teachers understand their own decision-making in real-time interactions, identify habits that shape the learning environment, and refine their practice in ways that make a genuine difference day to day. Whether you're dealing with difficult behaviours, trying to get more cooperation from students, or working through what current Australian research actually says about classroom management, this is a space built around strategies that are taught, not guessed at. Dr Caroline Blackley and her team bring practical tools that educators can put to use straight away.

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Dr. Caroline Blackley - Professional Development for Teachers

Building a positive school culture starts with understanding how decisions shape classroom behaviour. The 4D Framework, developed by Dr. Caroline Blackley, Founder of Four Dimensions for teachers, offers structured professional development for teachers, schools, and communities - giving educators a shared language and reflective practice to drive real student engagement and behaviour management across Australian schools.

Through professional development classes for teachers, including personalised coaching, classroom observations, and whole-school scans, the Framework equips educators with data-informed strategies to strengthen classroom management and build consistent, productive teaching practices. It's professional learning that goes beyond theory - grounded in reflective practice and designed for lasting classroom impact.

The Framework extends well beyond the staffroom. Certified coaches partner with families and community organisations across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast to build positive routines and cooperative relationships rooted in respect.Principals, classroom teachers, and school leaders throughout Queensland have seen measurable improvements in school culture and teaching practice through Dr. Caroline Blackley's 4D Framework. Workshops, membership, school scans, and professional development classes for teachers are available for schools ready to make a real difference.

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Schools | Positive School Culture — Dr Caroline Blackley

Discover how our Whole School Scan empowers educators by providing data informed insights for implementing positive behaviour for learning i

Transforming School Culture: How Reflective Practice Builds Productive Habits

Improve your school’s environment by turning daily choices into strong habits. Dr Caroline Blackley’s framework helps educators see the deep impact of their decisions, turning quick problem-solving into clear, intentional leadership. We work directly with schools to find your top strengths, understand how you work, and provide clear data and measures for the great culture that drives your daily work. Learn how to build a measurable, thriving school culture built on trust, teamwork, and ongoing growth today.

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Four Dimensions Education for Teachers | Dr. Caroline Blackley

The Four Dimensions (4D) Framework offers an evidence-based approach to classroom management and school culture. Developed by Dr Caroline Blackley. By analysing these dimensions, educators can identify triggers for disruption and implement proactive strategies for a productive learning environment. The framework supports school leaders through culture scans, teacher coaching, and professional development. It aims to build collective efficacy, helping schools and communities achieve consistent, positive outcomes for all pupils.

visit: https://carolineblackley.com/

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4D Positive Learning Framework - Dr. Caroline Blackley

The 4D Framework is built around one idea - that when teachers understand how they make decisions, and the impact those decisions have on their classroom, everything shifts.

Dr. Caroline Blackley works with teachers, schools, and communities across Australia, offering classroom observations, personalised coaching, whole-school scans, and staff training that builds a consistent language and approach across entire schools.

For teachers, the 4D education Framework brings reflective practice into everyday teaching - helping identify the key points that drive student behaviour and engagement. For schools, it delivers data-informed strategies that foster positive behaviour and consistent teaching practices across every classroom.

Certified coaches also work with families, sports teams, and community organisations to build positive routines and productive relationships grounded in the same Framework principles.

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4D Framework for Teachers | Dr. Caroline Blackley

Dr Caroline Blackley is the Founder of Four Dimensions and the creator of the 4D Framework - a powerful approach designed to help teachers, schools, and communities build positive, productive learning environments through reflective practice.

The 4D Framework supports teachers in understanding how their decisions impact student behaviour and engagement, giving them the tools to create classrooms where students thrive.

From personalised coaching and classroom observations to whole-school scans and staff training, Dr. Blackley and her team work alongside schools to strengthen culture, consistency, and connection.Families, schools, and organisations across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast trust Dr Caroline Blackley to deliver practical, proven strategies that foster positive routines, productive relationships, and lasting change.