​CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Project-Based Learning [PBL] 1.0 & 2.0 

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PBL 1.0: DATES TBD
Are you hoping to learn PBL Basics and get started implementing PBL? If so, this workshop is perfect for you! You'll DISCOVER PBL as a powerful and effective inquiry-based learning framework for people of all ages in all learning environments and all disciplines. Learn the difference between traditional classroom projects vs. PBL and how to make traditional projects gold standard PBL experiences for students. Find ready-to-use PBL units for your particular learning environment needs and use AI (ChatGPT) to build gold standard PBL units! 

PBL 2.0: DATES TBD
Are you looking to take the PBL experience to the next level and DESIGN your own PBL units? Well then, this workshop is just right for you! Learn to use AI to TWEAK an old unit, BUILD a new unit, and /or DESIGN ASSESSMENTS and RUBRICS to measure the effectiveness of your PBL experience. ​​

Bring a team and develop an interdisciplinary PBL unit.

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Personalized Learning, SEL, Mindset and the New Psychology of Success  - Dates TBD

Personalized learning, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mindset are hot topics in schools today because they are the foundations to the New Psychology of Success. Students that master these associated skills are much more apt to fulfill their potential, persevere when faced with adversity, and take on more challenging tasks. We'll develop a deep understanding of these ideas and use them as a framework to develop teaching materials, routines, and practices that support the psychology of success for immediate implementation into your classroom, team, school, and/or home. All  participants will create an Action Plan with classroom lessons and materials to use RIGHT NOW!  

​Bring a team and develop a school/program-wide plan! [team discounts available].

K-5 Supercharged STEM 2.0 - Dates TBD
Explore ways to make your grades K - 5 STEM lessons Supercharged and Picture Perfect by infusing STEM inquiry and literature. Learn how to supercharge STEM  lessons in your classroom using our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Design model. Participants receive an inquiry-based STEM lesson book and a hands-on science teaching "kit", and a grade-appropriate literature book. Bring a team and design a STEM  experience for your grade level [team discounts available]. This workshop is PART II  of the Supercharged Science workshop, focusing on STEM design challenges. 

Science Assessment Matters - Dates TBD
Join us to create a science assessment plan chock full of opportunities to measure HOW EACH CHILD IS SMART, rather than merely how smart each child is! Build formative and summative assessments to truly measure what matters [base knowledge, scientific thinking, and processes, active participation, and engagement]! Participants receive Page Keeley's Science Formative Assessment book and a collection of her "Uncovering Student Ideas" probes. This session will focus on principles of Universal Design as related to best practices in differentiated assessment practices.

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Two-Day Professional Development Face to Face Workshops:

COST: $295/teacher or $275/teacher if 4+ teachers/district

LOCATION: The 577 Foundation, Perrysburg, Ohio. A beautiful retreat & conference setting. 

WHAT TO EXPECT: All workshop participants receive:

• Small, intimate PD setting, with a maximum of 24 participants.
  
• High-quality professional development that respects and honors your teaching experience and know-how!
• Classroom-ready teaching materials/resources to jump-start your implementation of workshop ideas/strategies
  
• A CEU certificate for 15 hours of PD 
  
• Plenty of good food & great conversation
  
• Graduate Credit Options Available [additional cost]
  

TIMES: 8:30- 3:30 pm each day

*Please Note: Registration is subject to a $50 Cancellation Fee if canceled within 10 business days of the first session.

Looking for a PBL Partner?

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We're available to meet with small groups or individual teachers to take your PBL projects to the next level. We'll help develop the PBL curriculum, design/adapt PBL curricula for the online/hybrid learning environment, troubleshoot classroom challenges, assist with the development of meaningful assessments, and more!

Request our assistance today!

​We offer GLOBE Program Training! GLOBE is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment.

Hands-on Elementary GLOBE Material Kits Now Available at our Xcite Learning Store. 

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Other Popular Workshop Titles:

[1 - 2 full days] 

Motivation Matters: 7 Ways to Ignite, Excite, and Engage Today's Learners! Design your K-12 classroom around these 7 principles to create a learning environment that will have your students engaged, learning, and thirsty for more! 

Unleashing the power of AI in the Classroom! ​Build your skills at using ChatGPT as a productivity and creativity tool for both teachers and students.

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Keynote Presentations 

[60 - 90 minutes]   

 - Learning Should Be Latte!TedX Toledo Talk

 - Measuring What Matters: Assessing The  

    Whole Learner

 - Roots to STEM: Prezi

 - Roots to Women in STEM: Video

 - Personalized Learning, SEL, Mindset, & the 

   New Psychology of Success

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