BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Silver Strong & Associates / Thoughtful Education Press - ECPv6.15.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Silver Strong & Associates / Thoughtful Education Press X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Silver Strong & Associates / Thoughtful Education Press REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T123000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20251203T172812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T172905Z UID:17113-1765281600-1765283400@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Recharging Math Classrooms: Practical Tools for Energizing and Deepening Learning DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n Recharging Math Classrooms:\n \n \n \n \n \n Practical Tools for Energizing and Deepening Learning\n \n \n \n \n \n TUESDAY \nDECEMBER 9 | 2025\n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST\n \n \n \n \n \n So many math teachers are looking for the same thing: Dependable ways to get students actively engaged in mathematical thinking and problem-solving. This webinar is based on Kevin Bandura’s 27 years of experience as a math teacher and his journey in transforming his math classroom from worksheet-driven and teacher-directed to a place where deep learning\, positive productive struggle\, and high levels of engagement became the norm. \nIn this webinar\, Kevin will highlight specific tools and strategies that he used to transform his own math classroom—and that he uses today in his work with math teachers and instructional coaches. More specifically\, Kevin will present tools and strategies that help math teachers . . . \n\nEstablish a positive learning environment and foster a growth mindset in all students.\nBuild the procedural knowledge students need to tackle complex math problems.\nGo beyond memorization to develop conceptual understanding that sticks.\n\nDon’t miss this live 30-minute webinar with Q&A! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PRESENTER\nBefore becoming Thoughtful Classroom’s mathematics specialist\, Kevin Bandura served as an Instructional Specialist\, Education Recovery Leader\, and Chief Academic Officer\, as well as a math teacher for 27 years. Kevin is passionate about creating academically safe learning environments that encourage deep thinking\, provide clear expectations\, and achieve positive outcomes for all students. Kevin was instrumental in the development of the NEW Deeper Learning in Mathematics online professional learning suite. \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to get started? \nContact us to learn more and set up a free consultation with Kevin Bandura. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/recharging-math-classrooms-practical-tools-for-energizing-and-deepening-learning/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSA563_01_2025-12-09_Math-KB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T133000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20251117T170443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T170443Z UID:17077-1763557200-1763559000@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Using the Framework to Grow Classroom Practice DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n Using the Framework to Grow Classroom Practice\n \n \n \n \n \n WEDNESDAY \nNOVEMBER 19 | 2025\n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST\n \n \n \n \n \n The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework has always put a premium on helping teachers grow and use practical tools to improve their practice. But many school and district leaders have asked: How do we ensure that our teachers understand the Framework and its value as a professional growth resource? \nThat’s why we are excited to introduce a new resource for teachers in Thoughtful Classroom schools and districts—Using the Framework to Grow Classroom Practice. \nThis online professional learning suite is designed to help teachers . . . \n\nExplore the Thoughtful Classroom Framework.\nBetter understand its elements and dimensions\, and how they support universal goals of high-quality teaching.\nLearn new tools and strategies that support their professional learning goals and align directly with the Framework.\n\nJoin this 30-minute webinar to learn how the new Using the Framework to Grow Classroom Practice suite can help all teachers get the most out of the Thoughtful Classroom Framework. \nLive Webinar with Q&A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/using-the-framework-to-grow-classroom-practice/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SSA563_01_2025-11-19_MP-FrameworkGrow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20250818T231750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T231815Z UID:16811-1758700800-1758733200@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Stop the PD Guesswork: Use Your Evaluation Rubric to Target Support DESCRIPTION:– EDUCATION ADVANCED WEBINAR SERIES –\n \n \n \n \n \n JOIN US FOR THIS VIRTUAL SESSION\n \n \n \n \n \n Stop the PD Guesswork: Use Your Evaluation Rubric to Target Support\n \n \n \n \n \n WEDNESDAY \nSEPTEMBER 24 | 2025\n1PM CST / 2PM EST\n \n \n \n \n \n The walkthroughs are about to begin. The rubrics are in hand. But how do you make sure your feedback actually turns into professional growth — not just documentation? \nIn this timely session\, our partners at The Thoughtful Classroom will share how school and district leaders can connect early evaluation insights to meaningful\, targeted professional development for staff. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nMove from observation to action with aligned professional development\nHelp evaluators deliver support that sticks — without adding to their plate\nUse your existing rubric to focus PD on what matters most this fall\n\nIf you’re looking for a smarter way to connect evaluation to staff growth — without reinventing your PD plan — this conversation will help you start strong! \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/stop-the-pd-guesswork-use-your-evaluation-rubric-to-target-support/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SSA563_01_2025-09-24_EdAdvanced-MP-RF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T153000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20250530T131347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T231315Z UID:16576-1749740400-1749742200@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:The Way PD Should Be: A Conversation About What Works DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n A Free Webinar for School Educators and Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n The Way PD Should Be: A Conversation About What Works\n \n \n \n \n \n THURSDAY \nJUNE 12 | 2025\n3:00 PM ET – 3:30 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Are you looking for practical ideas on how to get more out of professional development? For ways to . . . \n\nPersonalize professional learning to meet individual needs and team goals?\nPromote consistent improvement in classroom practice?\nRekindle your team’s passion for teaching?\nGet results\, build long-term capacity\, and spend less than typical professional development programs cost?\n\nJoin us for a lively conversation with two highly successful educators—Dr. Sharon Nepote and Suzanne Jarrard—who are using customized online professional learning suites to redefine professional development at the school and district level. \nThe focus of this thirty-minute conversation will be on field-level practices in professional development and how successful schools and districts are shifting their approach to get more from their professional development budget. \nSome questions Sharon and Suzanne will explore include: What are customized online suites\, and how do they improve professional learning? How are schools and districts using these suites to . . . \n\nSupport new teachers and expand the repertoires of veteran teachers?\nOvercome the challenge of competing priorities and focus the entire team on what matters most —classroom instruction?\nEnhance the work of instructional leaders and coaches?\nBuild a culture of shared leadership and collaborative improvement?\n\nDon’t miss this live 30-minute webinar with Q&A! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Sharon Nepote is an experienced educator and former principal who led the recent turnaround of a diverse elementary school south of Chicago. As a school leader and now as a Thoughtful Classroom coach\, Sharon focuses on promoting shared leadership and high-level collaboration among all staff to improve professional practice and student learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suzanne Jarrard has served as a teacher\, administrator\, and is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning of a large county school district outside of Atlanta. Suzanne is guided by service to teachers and providing them with the support\, resources\, and PD they need to improve student learning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Matthew PeriniSenior Director of Content Development for the Thoughtful Classroom \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to get started? \nContact us to learn more and set up a free consultation with Dr. Sharon Nepote or Suzanne Jarrard. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/the-way-pd-should-be-a-conversation-about-what-works/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SSA563_01_2025-06-12_SN-JS_ThingsShouldBe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T160000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20250429T193211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T193211Z UID:16453-1747841400-1747843200@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:From Compliance to Commitment: How to Use Your Teacher Evaluation Process to Build a Culture of Deep Learning DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n A Free Webinar for School Educators and Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n From Compliance to Commitment:\nHow to Use Your Teacher Evaluation Process to Build a Culture of Deep Learning\n \n \n \n \n \n WEDNESDAY \nMAY 21 | 2025\n3:30 PM ET – 4:00 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n When you think about your school or district’s approach to teacher evaluation\, what comes to mind? Does it sometimes feel like the goal is to check the box\, clear the hoop\, meet the mandate? Get it done\, so you can go back to the real work of leading or teaching? \nIt doesn’t have to be this way. Our Thoughtful Classroom approach to professional learning has helped districts across the country reframe their approach to teacher evaluation with a simple goal in mind: deep learning for all. \nLearn how you can refine your work in teacher evaluation so that it fires up your team’s passion for collaborative growth and provides practical support for what matters most: Helping every teacher raise the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to get started? \nContact us to learn more and set up a free consultation with Dean Auriemma. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/from-compliance-to-commitment-how-to-use-your-teacher-evaluation-process-to-build-a-culture-of-deep-learning-may-21-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SSA602A_01_2025-05-21_DA-ComplianceCommitment-HDR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20250429T200258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T200258Z UID:16467-1747222200-1747224000@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Leveraging the Power of AI to Enhance Instruction: A Thoughtful Approach DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n A Free Webinar for School Educators and Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Leveraging the Power of AI to Enhance Instruction:\nA Thoughtful Approach\n \n \n \n \n \n WEDNESDAY \nMAY 14 | 2025\n11:30 AM ET – 12:00 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this exclusive 30-minute webinar featuring Tom Colabufo\, Superintendent of Central Square School District (New York)\, and a leader in using AI to streamline and enhance the school improvement process. Learn how Tom and his team have leveraged AI to target key instructional goals\, increase student engagement\, and unlock the collective power of the staff—all while saving time and reducing workload. \n AI is a game-changing technology—don’t get left behind. In this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to develop a school or district-wide approach to the thoughtful integration of AI.\n\nA set of powerful\, AI-compatible instructional strategies that Tom and his team use to enhance instruction across their district.\n\nHow the strategic use of AI can make you a better instructional leader\, make your team a better PLC\, and make your school a place where students are actively engaged in deep learning.\n\nDon’t miss this live 30-minute webinar with Q&A! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to get started? \nContact us to learn more and set up a free consultation with Tom Colabufo. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/leveraging-the-power-of-ai-to-enhance-instruction-a-thoughtful-approach/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SSA601A_01_2025-05-14_TC-Power-of-AI-HDR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20250318T184753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T185310Z UID:16384-1742988600-1742990400@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Portrait of a Graduate: Making NY INSPIRES Simple & Doable DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n A Free Webinar for School Educators and Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Portrait of a Graduate: Making NY INSPIRES Simple & Doable\n \n \n \n \n \n WEDNESDAY \nMARCH 26 | 2025\n11:30 AM ET – 12:00 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this insightful\, 30-minute webinar featuring practical tools and tips for implementing New York State’s Portrait of a Graduate components into your classrooms\, schools\, and districts. Aligned with the recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Commission\, this webinar will: \n\nShare a set of highly effective\, classroom-ready tools teachers can start using today to implement Portrait of a Graduate components and improve student outcomes across all grade levels and content areas;\n\nShowcase how these same tools can also be utilized by students to demonstrate their proficiency in the new learning standards and the components of the Portrait of a Graduate; and\n\nOutline a simple\, proven pathway for instructional leaders to manage the NY INSPIRES change process. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to get started? \nContact us to learn more and set up a free consultation with Melissa Matthews. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/portrait-of-a-graduate-making-ny-inspires-simple-doable/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SSA563_01_2025-03-26_MM-PortraitOf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T150000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20250304T172804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T172924Z UID:16310-1741874400-1741878000@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:From Compliance to Commitment: How to Use Your Teacher Evaluation Process to Build a Culture of Deep Learning DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n A Free Webinar for Superintendents\, Aspiring Superintendents\, and School Board Members.\n \n \n \n \n \n From Compliance to Commitment:How to Use Your Teacher Evaluation Process to Build a Culture of Deep Learning\n \n \n \n \n \n THURSDAY \nMARCH 13 | 2025\n2:00 PM ET – 3:00 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n When you think about your school or district’s approach to teacher evaluation\, what comes to mind? Does it sometimes feel like the goal is to check the box\, clear the hoop\, meet the mandate? Get it done\, so you can go back to the real work of leading or teaching? \nIt doesn’t have to be this way. Dr. Harvey Silver\, developer of the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework and today’s leading expert on instruction\, has helped districts across the country reframe their approach to teacher evaluation with a simple goal in mind: deep learning for all. \nLearn how you can refine your work in teacher evaluation so that it fires up your team’s passion for collaborative growth and provides practical support for what matters most: Helping every teacher raise the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. \nLearning Objectives\nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\nHow a rallying cry can strengthen your team’s commitment to learning and growing together.\nHow to make the feedback process “simple and deep”—easy to provide\, while also focused on meaningful improvement.\nHow to identify and address problems of practice as a team.\nPractical strategies to increase teacher and student engagement.\n\nCan’t attend live? Register today\, and we’ll send you the recording to watch at your convenience!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to get started? \nContact us to learn more and set up a free consultation with Dr. Harvey Silver. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/from-compliance-to-commitment-how-to-use-your-teacher-evaluation-process-to-build-a-culture-of-deep-learning/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SSA563_01_2025-03-13_HC-ComplianceToCommitment_Page.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20250116T195443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T171822Z UID:16091-1739964600-1739966400@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Joy\, Value\, and Connection: A Simple Framework for Leading and Learning DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n A Free Webinar for Superintendents\, Aspiring Superintendents\, and School Board Members.\n \n \n \n \n \n Joy\, Value\, and Connection: A Simple Framework for Leading and Learning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n WEDNESDAY \nFebruary 19 | 2025\n11:30 AM ET – 12:00 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this exclusive 30-minute webinar\, featuring Michael Cornell\, a highly successful superintendent and creator of the Buffalo State University Aspiring Superintendent Program. Learn how Michael turned around the Hamburg Central School District and established a culture of excellence by focusing on three core values that promote mental and emotional well-being for all: \n\nJoy: Inspiring the love of learning in every classroom\, every building\, and across the district\nValue: Recognizing the contributions of every individual\nConnection: Fostering meaningful relationships between students\, adults\, and the school community\n\nDeep learning begins with positive attitudes toward school. So\, if you are a district leader looking for a powerful way to raise achievement across your district\, there is no better place to start than with these core values of joy\, value\, and connection. Learn how you can make them your “rallying cry” and use them to inspire staff\, get students more actively engaged in their learning\, and deepen the connection between the school and the community. \nDon’t miss this live 30-minute webinar with Q&A! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to get started? \nContact us to learn more and set up a free consultation with Michael Cornell. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/joy-value-and-connection-a-simple-framework-for-leading-and-learning/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SSA563_2025-02-19_MC-JoyValueConnection-TC_HDR_02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T113000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20241024T150732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T180310Z UID:15741-1732014000-1732015800@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Exemplary Teaching – The Only Way to Raise Test Scores DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n Exemplary Teaching: The Only Way to Raise Test Scores\n \n \n \n \n \n TUESDAY \nNovember 19 | 2024\n11:00 AM ET – 11:30 AM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n With the recent release of Kentucky Accountability & Assessment Data\, perhaps you’re wondering what your school can do to help all teachers—including those new to the profession—become exemplary. \nRick Fisher is a longtime Kentucky educator and current school improvement specialist who is working with schools to promote exemplary teaching in every classroom. In this powerful 30-minute webinar\, Rick will . . . \n\n Highlight the specific attributes that distinguish exemplary practice (as designated by the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching).\n Introduce a set of simple\, ready-to-use instructional tools that help make exemplary practice achievable for any teacher.\n Show how these instructional tools have a significant “spillover effect” to address multiple components and domains of the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching.\n\nDon’t miss this live 30-minute webinar with Q&A! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to get started? \nContact us to learn more and set up a free consultation with Rick Fisher. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/exemplary-teaching-the-only-way-to-raise-test-scores/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SSA562_2024-11-19_RF-ExemplaryTeaching-HDR_01b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T140000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20240920T194019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T194132Z UID:15563-1730899800-1730901600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Engagement: How to Create Classrooms That Motivate and Inspire DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n Engagement: How to Create Classrooms That Motivate and Inspire\n \n \n \n \n \n November 6 | 2024\n1:30 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Educators have long understood the role engagement plays in student success. And with chronic absenteeism threatening to become the new normal—and threatening our efforts to help students recover post-pandemic—the need to get students academically and personally engaged in school is greater than ever. \nWhat can educators do to make school a place where students want to come and want to learn? A place where they’re not only physically present\, but willing to exert the mental energy that meaningful learning requires? \nIn this 30-minute webinar\, Dr. Harvey Silver will zero in on the critical factors that have the greatest impact on student motivation. More important\, Harvey will highlight a set of simple tools that educators can use to boost engagement in any classroom. \nDon’t miss this live 30-minute webinar with Q&A! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/engagement-nov6/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-31_Engagement_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T110000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20240920T190535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T190536Z UID:15553-1729076400-1729076400@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Introducing the Thoughtful Classroom Framework Online Suite DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n October 16 | 2024\n11:00 AM ET – 11:30 AM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n In this webinar\, join Senior Director of Content Development\, Matthew Perini\, for a guided tour of our online suites and an in-depth look at the Four Cornerstones and the Five Episodes featuring powerful tools to address all nine instructional dimensions of the Thoughtful Classroom Framework.  \n Our online\, on-demand professional learning suites have been designed to help teachers and instructional leaders select the right tools that will have the greatest impact in the classroom. Plus\, these suites include all of the planning\, implementation\, and reflections resources that teachers and PLCs need to continuously improve their practice.  \nDon’t miss this live 30-minute webinar with Q&A! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/tcfos_oct16/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tctef_online-suite_header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20240711T160834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T015437Z UID:15120-1723029300-1723032000@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:So Each May Learn: Simple Techniques for Addressing the Social\, Emotional\, and Cultural Aspects of Learning DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n So Each May Learn: Simple Techniques for Addressing the Social\, Emotional\, and Cultural Aspects of Learning\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday \nAugust 7 | 2024\n11:15 AM ET – 12:00 PM ET\n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n Our dedication to academic excellence for all students is built on a commitment to meeting students’ social and emotional needs\, understanding their personal preferences\, and recognizing their diverse backgrounds.  So\, how do we meet the challenge of creating a learning environment that ensures each student has a full opportunity to thrive?  \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Ida Teverbaugh-Turpin will show you a simple and highly effective framework for integrating the social\, emotional\, and cultural aspects of student learning into content-rich classroom instruction. Best of all\, you’ll walk away with ready-to-use tools and strategies for promoting individual success and academic excellence for all. \nDon’t miss this live 45-minute webinar with Q&A! URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/so-each-may-learn/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SSA588A_02-2024-07-31_SEML_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T133000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20240711T143131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T015239Z UID:15107-1722430800-1722432600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Engagement: How to Create Classrooms That Motivate and Inspire DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n Engagement: How to Create Classrooms That Motivate and Inspire\n \n \n \n \n \n July 31 | 2024\n1:00 PM ET – 1:30 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Educators have long understood the role engagement plays in student success. And with chronic absenteeism threatening to become the new normal—and threatening our efforts to help students recover post-pandemic—the need to get students academically and personally engaged in school is greater than ever. \nWhat can educators do to make school a place where students want to come and want to learn? A place where they’re not only physically present\, but willing to exert the mental energy that meaningful learning requires? \nIn this 30-minute webinar\, Dr. Harvey Silver will zero in on the critical factors that have the greatest impact on student motivation. More important\, Harvey will highlight a set of simple tools that educators can use to boost engagement in any classroom. \nMake this school year the year of student engagement. \nDon’t miss this live 30-minute webinar with Q&A! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Engagement: How to Create Classrooms That Motivate and Inspire\n1:00 PM ET – 1:45 PM ET\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/engagement/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-31_Engagement_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T163000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20240319T175620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T171432Z UID:14323-1714059900-1714062600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Responding to High-Stakes Assessments in Science and Social Studies: Are You Ready? DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR  |  JOIN US ONLINE \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 25\, 2024  |  3:45 PM ET – 4:30 PM ET + Q&A\n \n \n \n \n \n The current assessments in science and social studies have placed new demands on teachers and students. To respond to the challenges of high-stakes assessments\, our students need to be able to read analytically\, gather evidence from multiple informational texts\, deeply understand and transfer core concepts\, and develop powerful written arguments. \nJoin Dr. Harvey Silver (author of Teaching for Deeper Learning and today’s leading expert on instructional strategies) and Dr. Kimberly Zeidler-Watters\, (Executive Director of PIMSER – Partnership for Math and Science Education Reform) for a forty-five-minute webinar designed to help students succeed on high-stakes assessments. \nHarvey and Kimberly will walk you through the “Three Cs” that content-area teachers and school teams need to pay attention to as they gear up for this work: \nThe First C – CHALLENGES: What do these assessments and curricula demand of our students\, and why do they pose real challenges to many content-area teachers? \nHarvey and Kimberly will examine sample tasks to zero in on the most common skills that they require. \nThe Second C – COMPETENCE: How do we develop the skills and habits that students need to be successful? \nHarvey and Kimberly will highlight simple\, practical tools that teachers in all content areas can use to build the reading\, thinking\, and evidence-gathering skills that the assessments and curricula demand. \nThe Third C – COMMITMENT: How can we grow students’ commitment to persevere and build deep understanding? \nHarvey and Kimberly will provide you with tips and tools for increasing student engagement and developing the kind of growth mindset students need to learn deeply. \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT COST: FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! \n \n REGISTER TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Harvey Silver\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Kimberly Zeidler-Watters URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/new-content-area-curricula-and-assessments-are-coming-are-you-ready/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-04-19_scienc-social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T103000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20240319T160247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T025011Z UID:14315-1713520800-1713522600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:A Culture of Shared Leadership: Maintaining Focus by Engaging in Cycles of Reflection and Adaptation DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR  |  JOIN US ONLINE \n \n \n \n \n \n A Culture of Shared Leadership: Maintaining Focus by Engaging in Cycles of Reflection and Adaptation\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, April 19\, 2024  |  10:00 AM CT  – 10:30 AM CT\n \n \n \n \n \n We know that improving the culture of a school is no easy task. It doesn’t happen overnight. And we also know positive change is only possible when the entire staff “rows as one.” \nBut this is just the start. Developing a culture of shared leadership requires a collective focus on common goals. And these goals can only be achieved if leaders and teachers work together and make time to reflect on their efforts and adapt to new challenges and opportunities. \nIn this webinar\, join Sharon Nepote and Tom Dewing to learn practical ways to maintain meaningful cycles of reflection and adaptation among the entire staff\, so everyone remains focused on “rowing as one” towards their school improvement goals. \nPLUS: Join us for a live Q&A session after the webinar! \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT COST: FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! \n \n REGISTER TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon Paver-Nepote\, EdD\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Tom Dewing URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/a-culture-of-shared-leadership-maintaining-focus-by-engaging-in-cycles-of-reflection-and-adaptation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-04-19_Culture-of-Leadership.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T150000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20240208T172333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T174227Z UID:13484-1708525800-1708527600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:A Culture of Shared Leadership: How to Build Collaboration and Trust DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR  |  JOIN US ONLINE \n \n \n \n \n \n A Culture of Shared Leadership: How to Build Collaboration and Trust\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, February 21\, 2024  |  2:30 PM ET  – 3:00 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Changing the culture of a school can be a challenge\, and it can feel impossible without buy-in from the entire staff. That’s why it is essential to build trust and provide opportunities for collaboration so everyone feels like “we’re all in this together.” In this webinar\, join Sharon Nepote and Tom Dewing to learn practical ways to promote shared leadership in your school by first focusing on promoting more collaboration and building greater trust among all staff members. \nPLUS: Join us for a live Q&A session after the webinar! \n \n \n \n \n \n Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today! \n \n REGISTER TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Sharon Nepote\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Tom Dewing URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/a-culture-of-shared-leadership-how-to-build-collaboration-and-trust/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-02-21_Culture-of-Leadership_p.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T133000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20231211T194217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T210811Z UID:12835-1706101200-1706103000@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Reading for Understanding: The Key to Deep Learning in Any Classroom DESCRIPTION:LIVE! With Dr. Harvey Silver \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE WEBINAR  |  JOIN US ONLINE \n \n \n \n \n \n Reading for Understanding: The Key to Deep Learning in Any Classroom \n \n \n \n \n \n January 24\, 2024  |  1:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Here is your opportunity to spend some quality time with Harvey as he discusses how reading for understanding is the key to deep learning at all grade levels and in every content area.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today! \n \n \n \n \n \n Reading for understanding is the key to deep learning at all grade levels and in every content area. In this webinar\, Dr. Harvey Silver\, a renowned education trainer and author of Teaching for Deeper Learning and Reading for Academic Success\, will show you how to use high-impact tools to help all students read more actively and build deeper understanding of content. \nIf you are interested in improving reading comprehension\, this is the best thirty minutes you can spend! \n PLUS: Join us for a live Q&A session after the webinar! \n \n REGISTER TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Harvey F. Silver URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/reading-for-understanding-the-key-to-deep-learning-in-any-classroom-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hfs_online-1192268152_fade-1024x781-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T113000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040038 CREATED:20231211T192944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T210400Z UID:12832-1704884400-1704886200@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:A Culture of Shared Leadership\, a Culture of Success DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR  |  JOIN US ONLINE \n \n \n \n \n \n A Culture of Shared Leadership\, a Culture of Success\n \n \n \n \n \n January 10\, 2024  |  11:00 AM ET  – 11:30 AM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Shared leadership is critical to any school’s success but it is never easy for school leaders to establish. Join Sharon Nepote and Tom Dewing to learn how to engage your entire staff in building a culture of shared leadership that improves the quality of teaching and learning in every classroom. \nPLUS: Join us for a live Q&A session after the webinar! \n \n \n \n \n \n Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today! \n \n REGISTER TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Sharon Nepote\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Tom Dewing URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/a-culture-of-shared-leadership-a-culture-of-success/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-01-10_Culture-of-Leadership.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T163000 DTSTAMP:20251220T040039 CREATED:20231122T180143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T205913Z UID:12789-1701187200-1701189000@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Reading for Understanding: The Key to Deep Learning in Any Classroom DESCRIPTION:LIVE! With Dr. Harvey Silver \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE WEBINAR  |  JOIN US ONLINE \n \n \n \n \n \n Reading for Understanding: The Key to Deep Learning in Any Classroom \n \n \n \n \n \n November 28\, 2023  |  4:00 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Here is your opportunity to spend some quality time with Harvey as he discusses how reading for understanding is the key to deep learning at all grade levels and in every content area.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today! \n \n \n \n \n \n What does it take to read for understanding? Research shows that strong readers use a battery of strategies before\, during\, and after reading to make sense of texts. They preview and predict in advance. They monitor their comprehension along the way. And they reflect on their thinking after reading. \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Harvey Silver will show you how to use high-impact tools to help all students read more actively and build deeper understanding of content. \n \n REGISTER TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Harvey F. Silver URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/reading-for-understanding-the-key-to-deep-learning-in-any-classroom/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hfs_online-1192268152_fade-1024x781-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR