This session offers an introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms with a focus on Toolkit 1, emphasizing the first three practices: thinking tasks, randomized groups, and vertical …

Investigating the 5E Model will equip teachers with both understanding and experience in using this powerful, research-based instructional framework. Participants will engage in a model 5E …

This hands-on session unlocks the power of inquiry-based learning by guiding educators through the explore before explain approach, an instructional shift that places student thinking at the …

Learning stations create engaging and effective learning experiences that support student growth and achievement in a collaborative and interactive environment. By integrating the principles of …

What does the implementation of the 2024 Virginia English Standards of Learning look like in practice? How do they connect to a division’s adopted curriculum? This workshop takes a deep dive …

Learn practical strategies to connect science and literacy in ways that support student engagement and deepen critical thinking. This session is designed with busy teachers in mind, offering …

This session explores how performance tasks can deepen student learning by engaging them in authentic, real-world challenges. You’ll learn how to design tasks that promote critical thinking, …

This hands-on session unlocks the power of inquiry-based learning by guiding educators through the “explore before explain” approach, an instructional shift that puts student thinking at the …

What if your social studies block became the most curious time of the day? In this session, we’ll explore how to build an inquiry-based classroom where students take the lead by asking …

Educators often ask, “But what about…?” when implementing Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC). This session is designed to address those questions head-on by showcasing practical …

This interactive workshop empowers science educators to unlock student thinking through the strategic use of models. Participants will explore how conceptual, physical, mathematical, and …

How can we ‘change the story’ for students who have unfinished learning and math anxiety? Math workshop allows teachers to differentiate and creates an environment where students feel less …

These session(s) are designed to help you create effective and sustainable curriculum plans. We’ll focus on the essential elements of timing, pacing, and instructional execution to ensure you’re …

This service equips district teams with the frameworks, tools, and expertise to ensure assessments are aligned to state standards and cognitively rigorous. Through collaborative analysis and …

Empower students to think and act like scientists by integrating the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) into your daily instruction. This session immerses educators in practical strategies …

Unlock the power of flexible grouping and strategic station design to differentiate instruction, deepen engagement, and elevate student ownership. This session guides educators in creating …

Classrooms today may include one English learner or an entire group, each bringing with them one home language or many. This linguistic diversity is an asset, not a barrier, and there are …

Leaders don’t have all the answers; they’re the ones who know how to stay curious just a little bit longer. Learn how to build the Best Possible Relationships through safe, intentional Keystone …

Elevate your classes with reasoning routines—simple activities that promote fairness, bring students together, and improve student discussions. Whether it’s integrating efficient strategies for …

This session introduces educators to the Writing Seeds process – a low-pressure, high-impact strategy that helps students generate ideas, experiment with voice, and take creative risks. By …