Dr Spencer Kagan is an internationally acclaimed researcher, trainer and author of over 80 books, chapters and scientific journal articles. He is the principal author of the single-most comprehensive book for educators in each of 4 fields: cooperative learning, multiple intelligences, classroom discipline and classroom energizers. Kagan Publishing and Professional Development is based on a research program conducted by Dr. Spencer Kagan beginning in 1968. He discovered that, world-wide, children of all ages became more cooperative when they were placed in certain types of situations. Dr. Kagan began a research program to apply those findings to classrooms. As a result, he created simple “structures” that allow teachers to guide the interaction of students. Kagan Structures not only lead to greater cooperativeness; they have proven positive results in many areas, including greater academic achievement, improved ethnic relations, enhanced self-esteem, harmonious classroom climate, and the development of social skills and character virtues. Kagan Structures align instruction with how the brain best learns and engage the range of multiple intelligences. Kagan Structures are now used world-wide in kindergartens, classrooms and lecture halls, in all academic subject areas.

The demand for training of teachers and training of trainers in Kagan Structures has led the Kagans to form one of the world's foremost training companies for teachers. Dr. Kagan's wife, Laurie Kagan, former Director of Elementary Education for the state of Nevada, directs all workshop design, development of training materials, and training of trainers. She personally trains and selects all Kagan trainers who go through a highly effective training process designed to ensure clients will have the very highest quality training possible. Laurie Kagan’s presentations are high-energy events in which participants discover the power of simple instructional strategies to use as part of any lesson. Laurie is the author of ten popular books for teachers. She has also developed popular learning games and structures that are used in classrooms around the globe. Laurie translates a deep understanding of theory and methods into practical, teacher-friendly strategies and presentations.