Join us for dynamic learning session where you'll explore engaging instructional strategies that spark student thinking and creativity. Discover how to make the Rigor and Relevance Rubrics the driving force behind meaningful, impactful instruction.
Get ready to transform your classroom conversations from surface-level to thought-provoking! In this energizing session, participants will explore how five simple but powerful questions—like “Wait, what?” and “I wonder...?”—can unlock deeper academic dialogue. Drawing from real classroom examples, including immersive role-based scenarios and Socratic seminars, this session demonstrates how to engage students in higher-level thinking across content areas. Whether you're looking to boost student voice, create equity in discussions, or just hear your students say, “That actually made me think,” you’ll leave equipped with practical tools and inspired to lead with curiosity.
This session equips K-12 teachers with practical strategies to support students at various stages of language acquisition and development. Participants will explore how language influences learning across all content areas and discover ways to create a classroom environment that promotes language growth. The session will focus on understanding the stages of language acquisition, differentiating instruction for multilingual learners and students with language delays, and integrating academic language into daily instruction. Teachers will also learn how to use scaffolding, visuals, and structured conversations to enhance comprehension and expression. By the end of the session, educators will have actionable tools to build students' confidence, expand their vocabulary, and support their communication skills in both academic and social settings.
