Conferences and Workshops
Reclaiming Concentration in the Classroom: A Book Study Series on "Stolen Focus" for K-12 Educators
In this five-session book study, participants will explore Johann Hari’s book, "Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again," and discuss its implications for K-12 education.
Advancing Literacy for ALL: A Workshop on Implementing Science of Reading-Based Curriculum Changes for Educators
In this workshop, we will delve into the fundamentals of the Science of Reading instructional best practices, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies needed to plan for literacy instruction in ALL content areas. Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and how these live within our Literacy instruction.
Engaging All Students: Differentiated Tier One Instruction Part Two
The second day of professional development aims to empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to implement differentiation as a Tier One best practice effectively. By honing their instructional strategies, enhancing whole group processing, and refining progress monitoring techniques, participants will be better equipped to create inclusive learning environments that meet the diverse needs of all students.
Roundtables
Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator Roundtable
This four session roundtable will serve as a space for district staff in various outreach roles to explore the research on successful outreach and to share local practices and resources that can benefit each school district's efforts to consistently and effectively connect with and engage parents and the community.
Virtual Series
Structures Shaping Our Schools
Over the course of 4 free sessions, we will explore key Supreme Court decisions, legislation and educational research to help us unpack how educators’ teaching conditions and the living and working conditions of our students and families are shaped by similar power structures.
Practice Makes Perfect: Engaging Math Instruction
The math practice standards are not “something else” to teach a lesson about, but instead, a roadmap for how we can design instruction. These sessions are aimed at math teachers and will introduce a variety of instructional approaches that are highly engaging for students while also embedding the math practices.
