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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Kentucky/Louisville BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T113000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072442 CREATED:20241210T200625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T212319Z UID:16001-1736938800-1736940600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Exemplary Teaching: The Only Way to Raise Test Scores DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n Exemplary Teaching:\nThe Only Way to Raise Test Scores\n\n \n \n \n \n \n WEDNESDAY \nJanuary 15 | 2025\n11:00 AM ET – 11:30 AM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n As we start 2025\, school leaders have an opportunity to re-focus on what matters most: classroom instruction. We know that effective instruction leads to deeper learning and higher student achievement\, so how are you helping all of your teachers become exemplary this school year? \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\nHighlight the specific attributes that distinguish exemplary practice (as designated by the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching).\nIntroduce a set of simple\, ready-to-use instructional tools that help make exemplary practice achievable for any teacher.\nShow 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-powerful-tools-for-supporting-teaching-at-the-most-effective-level/ LOCATION:Online 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:20241210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T180000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072442 CREATED:20241030T155321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T165743Z UID:15758-1733846400-1733853600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders – 4-Day ONLINE Training (DEC 10\, 12\, 17\, 19) DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the only “simple and deep” teacher evaluation framework and learn how to onboard new administrators\, refresh your own practice\, and help all teachers grow through the use of tools. \nThis training will include the inter-rater reliability training now required by the state of Michigan. \nThese sessions are designed for school leaders and evaluators who have never been trained in The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework or for those school leaders and evaluators who feel like they need a complete overview of the framework. \nIncluded materials:– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Resource Guide– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Quick Guide– Tools for Thoughtful Assessment– Tools for a Successful School Year \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $895 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot 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 October Training Days\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET\n→ December 10\, 2024→ December 12\, 2024→ December 17\, 2024→ December 19\, 2024 \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/tctef-dec24/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tctef_10-22-workshop_A02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T113000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072442 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:20251030T072442 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:20251030T072442 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:20241004T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T113000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072442 CREATED:20240920T161834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T162149Z UID:15547-1728030600-1728041400@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Refresher Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders (ONLINE) – October 4\, 2024 at 8:30AM – 11:30AM ET DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Refresher Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the only “simple and deep” teacher evaluation framework and learn how to onboard new administrators\, refresh your own practice\, and help all teachers grow through the use of tools. \nThis training will include the inter-rater reliability training now required by the state of Michigan. \nThese sessions are designed for school leaders and evaluators who have already been trained in The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework. \nPRE-REQUISTE: Complete TCTEF Training This is a “refresher” course and will include inter-rater reliability training\, so participants must already have a working knowledge of the TCTEF in order to attend. \nIncluded materials:– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Resource Guide– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Quick Guide \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $495 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot 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 October 4\, 2024 Refresher Training\n8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/tctef-refresher-oct24/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tctef_10-22-workshop_A02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T180000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072442 CREATED:20240920T160022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T160235Z UID:15531-1727798400-1727805600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders – 4-Day ONLINE Training (OCTOBER 1\, 3\, 8\, 10 at 4:00PM – 6:00PM EDT) DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the only “simple and deep” teacher evaluation framework and learn how to onboard new administrators\, refresh your own practice\, and help all teachers grow through the use of tools. \nThis training will include the inter-rater reliability training now required by the state of Michigan. \nThese sessions are designed for school leaders and evaluators who have never been trained in The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework or for those school leaders and evaluators who feel like they need a complete overview of the framework. \nThere is a refresher course (including the inter-rater reliability training) that is available for those who have previously attended a Complete TCTEF training and are seeking a TCTEF Refresher with inter-rater reliability training. \nIncluded materials:\n– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Resource Guide\n– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Quick Guide\n– Tools for Thoughtful Assessment\n– Tools for a Successful School Year\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $850 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot 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 October Training Days\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET\n→ October 1\, 2024\n→ October 3\, 2024\n→ October 8\, 2024\n→ October 10\, 2024\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/tctef-oct24/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tctef_10-22-workshop_A02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918 DTSTAMP:20251030T072442 CREATED:20240418T170544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T143907Z UID:14655-1726531200-1726617599@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Teaching for Deeper Learning – 4-Day Academy (Sep. 17\, Oct. 1\, 15\, and 29\, 2024) DESCRIPTION:ACTIVE LEARNING • DEEP UNDERSTANDING • LONG-TERM TRANSFER  \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAn online academy for all K-12 educators: teachers\, teacher-leaders\, instructional coaches\, and administrators \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As educators\, we want all students to learn deeply and well. Yet far too often\, students attain only a superficial level of knowledge that fails to prepare them for deeper challenges in school and beyond. Why is this the case? And what can we do about it?  \nIn this online academy\, Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver\, authors of ASCD’s bestselling member book Teaching for Deeper Learning\, will guide you through the what\, why\, and how of deep learning: What it is\, why it’s so critical to student success\, and how to make it work in your classroom\, school\, or district. Together\, Jay and Harvey will show you how to raise student achievement and close learning gaps by establishing a deep learning culture—one that teaches all students the skills they need to build deep understanding of important content and transfer their learning to the real world.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Sessions Overview\nSESSION ONE FOCUS: How to frame learning around core concepts and essential questions.  \nSESSIONS TWO AND THREE FOCUS: Practical and proven tools that promote deep understanding of classroom content and develop critical thinking skills needed for real-world success. All tools modeled during the session are widely applicable across grade levels and content areas and easy to integrate into current lessons and units.  \nSESSION FOUR FOCUS: How to “put it all together”: Designing lessons\, units\, and curriculum sequences that ensure deep learning.  \n \n \n \n \n \n This innovative online academy will include breakout sessions and opportunities to design lessons collaboratively.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACADEMY INFO\nThis academy consists of four online sessions of 90 minutes each (six instructional hours) to be held on these dates: \nSeptember 17\, 2024 4:30pm–6:00pm ET \nOctober 1\, 2024 4:30pm–6:00pm ET \nOctober 15\, 2024 4:30pm–6:00pm ET \nOctober 29\, 2024 4:30pm–6:00pm ET \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All participants will receive a copy of Teaching for Deeper Learning\, recently named one of the 100 Best Teaching Books of All Time by Book Authority\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $550/person\n \n \n \n \n \n (Discounts available for school teams) \n \n \n \n \n \n Includes four sessions\, book\, and access to an online suite of tools and techniques from the session \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participants will receive a certificate of attendance for completingSix Professional Learning Hours  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n On-Demand Option\nStarting in October\, we plan to offer an on-demand option featuring video recordings of all four sessions. \nContact us for more details. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?Contact Alexis Connor\, Director of Client Management\, at 610-704-0653or aconnor@thoughtfulclassroom.com URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/tdl24/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academies,Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SSA587A_02-TDL-AcademyBanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T233000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072442 CREATED:20240320T035726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T132404Z UID:14391-1725006600-1725060600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Refresher Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders (ONLINE) – August 30\, 2024 at 8:30AM – 11:30AM ET DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Refresher Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the only “simple and deep” teacher evaluation framework and learn how to onboard new administrators\, refresh your own practice\, and help all teachers grow through the use of tools. \nThis training will include the inter-rater reliability training now required by the state of Michigan. \nThese sessions are designed for school leaders and evaluators who have already been trained in The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework. \nPRE-REQUISTE: Complete TCTEF Training This is a “refresher” course and will include inter-rater reliability training\, so participants must already have a working knowledge of the TCTEF in order to attend. \nIncluded materials:– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Resource Guide– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Quick Guide \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $495 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot 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 August 30\, 2024 Refresher Training\n8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/refresher-thoughtful-classroom-framework-training-for-school-leaders-online-august/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tctef_10-22-workshop_A02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T180000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072442 CREATED:20240320T025808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T132123Z UID:14353-1724688000-1724695200@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders – 4-Day ONLINE Training (AUGUST 26\, 27\, 28\, 29 at 4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT) DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the only “simple and deep” teacher evaluation framework and learn how to onboard new administrators\, refresh your own practice\, and help all teachers grow through the use of tools. \nThis training will include the inter-rater reliability training now required by the state of Michigan. \nThese sessions are designed for school leaders and evaluators who have never been trained in The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework or for those school leaders and evaluators who feel like they need a complete overview of the framework. \nThere is a refresher course (including the inter-rater reliability training) that is available for those who have previously attended a Complete TCTEF training and are seeking a TCTEF Refresher with inter-rater reliability training. \nIncluded materials:– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Resource Guide– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Quick Guide– Tools for Thoughtful Assessment– Tools for a Successful School Year \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $850 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot 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 August Training Days\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET\n→ August 26\, 2024→ August 27\, 2024→ August 28\, 2024→ August 29\, 2024 \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/complete-thoughtful-classroom-framework-training-for-school-leaders-4-day-online-training-august/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tctef_10-22-workshop_A02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T110000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20240820T175134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T132000Z UID:15341-1724662800-1724670000@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders – 4-Day ONLINE Training (AUGUST 26\, 27\, 28\, 29 at 9:00AM - 11:00AM EDT) DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the only “simple and deep” teacher evaluation framework and learn how to onboard new administrators\, refresh your own practice\, and help all teachers grow through the use of tools. \nThis training will include the inter-rater reliability training now required by the state of Michigan. \nThese sessions are designed for school leaders and evaluators who have never been trained in The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework or for those school leaders and evaluators who feel like they need a complete overview of the framework. \nThere is a refresher course (including the inter-rater reliability training) that is available for those who have previously attended a Complete TCTEF training and are seeking a TCTEF Refresher with inter-rater reliability training. \nIncluded materials:– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Resource Guide– UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Quick Guide– Tools for Thoughtful Assessment– Tools for a Successful School Year \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $850 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot 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 August Training Days\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET\n→ August 26\, 2024→ August 27\, 2024→ August 28\, 2024→ August 29\, 2024 \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/complete-thoughtful-classroom-framework-training-for-school-leaders-4-day-online-training-august-26-27-28-29/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tctef_10-22-workshop_A02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 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:20251030T072443 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:20240507T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T110000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20240320T024352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T150215Z UID:14338-1715072400-1715079600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders – 4-Day ONLINE Training (MAY 7\, 9\, 14\, 16) DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Complete Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the only "simple and deep" teacher evaluation framework and learn how to onboard new administrators\, refresh your own practice\, and help all teachers grow through the use of tools. \nThis training will include the inter-rater reliability training now required by the state of Michigan. \nThese sessions are designed for school leaders and evaluators who have never been trained in The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework or for those school leaders and evaluators who feel like they need a complete overview of the framework. \nThere is a refresher course (including the inter-rater reliability training) that is available for those who have previously attended a Complete TCTEF training and are seeking a TCTEF Refresher with inter-rater reliability training. \nIncluded materials:- UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Resource Guide- UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Quick Guide- Tools for Thoughtful Assessment- Tools for a Successful School Year \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $850 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPTION I\nMay Training Days\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET\n→ May 7\, 2024→ May 9\, 2024→ May 14\, 2024→ May 16\, 2024 \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPTION II\nAugust Training Days\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET\n→ August 26\, 2024→ August 27\, 2024→ August 28\, 2024→ August 29\, 2024 \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/complete-thoughtful-classroom-framework-training-for-school-leaders-4-day-online-training-may-7-9-14-16/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tctef_10-22-workshop_A02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T120000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20240320T033254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T035241Z UID:14366-1714640400-1714651200@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Refresher Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders (ONLINE) DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Refresher Thoughtful Classroom Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the only “simple and deep” teacher evaluation framework and learn how to onboard new administrators\, refresh your own practice\, and help all teachers grow through the use of tools. \nThis training will include the inter-rater reliability training now required by the state of Michigan. \nThese sessions are designed for school leaders and evaluators who have already been trained in The Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework. \nPRE-REQUISTE: Complete TCTEF Training This is a “refresher” course and will include inter-rater reliability training\, so participants must already have a working knowledge of the TCTEF in order to attend. \nIncluded materials:- UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Resource Guide- UPDATED 2024 TCTEF Quick Guide \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $495 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPTION I\nMay 2\, 2024 Refresher Training\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPTION II\nAugust 30\, 2024 Refresher Training\n8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET\n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/refresher-thoughtful-classroom-framework-training-for-school-leaders-online/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tctef_10-22-workshop_A02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T163000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 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:20251030T072443 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:20240323T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T163000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20231211T192544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T135820Z UID:12829-1711206000-1711211400@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Teaching for Deeper Learning: Strategies and Tools for Engaging Meaning Making DESCRIPTION:ASCD 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE \n \n \n \n \n \n Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Washington\, DC)\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching for Deeper Learning: Strategies and Tools for Engaging Meaning Making\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, March 23\, 2024  |  3:00 PM ET – 4:30 PM ET\n \n \n \n \n \n Join best-selling authors\, Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver\, as they preview content from their award-winning ASCD book\, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making. Harvey and Jay will share a set of practical and proven strategies and tools to actively engage students in making meaning. \nIn this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine “deeper learning”\nExplain how deeper learning occurs and the instructional implications\, and\nApply five specific strategies and tools to actively engage students in making meaning.\n\n \n ASCD CONFERENCE INFO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay McTighe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Harvey Silver URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/teaching-for-deeper-learning-strategies-and-tools-for-engaging-meaning-making/ LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Washington\, DC)\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-03-23_TDL-HFS-JM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T200000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20240216T161437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T125924Z UID:13960-1711047600-1711051200@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Illinois Association for Gifted Children – Educator PD Hour: Teaching in the Intuitive for Gifted Learners DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL PD  |  JOIN US ONLINE \n \n \n \n \n \n Illinois Association for Gifted Children\nEducator PD Hour: Teaching in the Intuitive for Gifted Learners\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, March 21\, 2024  |  7:00 PM CT  – 8:00 PM CT\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching the way a student best learns is the surest road to success. This session will provide not only a foundation for planning instruction but also practical approaches which can be immediately implemented in classrooms of all types. \n \n \n \n \n \n $40.00 (Non-Member)  |  $25.00 (IAGC Member)\n \n \n \n \n \n Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! \n \n REGISTER TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Thomas Dewing\nDr. Thomas Dewing has spent over 45 years in public education. He has served as an elementary and middle school teacher\, instructional coordinator\, and educator of gifted children. Tom was the gifted education coordinator for the one of the largest districts in Illinois before becoming principal of Thomas Dooley School in Schaumburg\, Illinois\, which won an NCLB Blue Ribbon Award in 2005. Tom was named as the Most Influential Educator (Naperville) and a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year. Beyond his service as a public school educator and administrator\, Tom has taught graduate courses at a number colleges and universities throughout the Midwest.\nFor four decades\, he has worked with schools in over 40 states as a Silver Strong & Associates trainer and consultant. Tom has presented for a variety of regional and national conferences\, including the Illinois Science Conference\, Illinois Associated for Gifted Children\, National Staff Development Council\, and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. He has also worked with numerous publishing companies and education organizations\, such as Harcourt Brace\, Educational Testing Service\, and the Illinois State Board of Education\, to create curricular teaching materials and state and national assessments.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Tom Dewing URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/illinois-association-for-gifted-children-educator-pd-hour-teaching-in-the-intuitive-for-gifted-learners/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Virtual PD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-03-21_EducatorHour-Teaching-in-the-Intuitive.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T150000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 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;VALUE=DATE:20240206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240207 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20230928T193059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T171651Z UID:12568-1707177600-1707263999@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Reading for Understanding – 4-Day Academy (Feb. 6\, 13\, 27\, and Mar. 5\, 2024 – Choose from Morning or Afternoon Options) DESCRIPTION:READING FOR UNDERSTANDING\nAn online academy for all teachers\, administrators\, and instructional coaches\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nReading for understanding is the key to deep learning at all grade levels and in every content area.\nBut 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 online academy\, Dr. Harvey Silver\, Joyce Jackson\, and Susan Kreisman will show you how to help all students read more actively and build deeper understanding of content. Not only for teachers of reading\, this academy is for every educator—in any discipline and grade level—who is looking to build the kind of deep-reading skills that enhance classroom learning and promote higher achievement. \nMost important\, these sessions will be packed with ready-to-use tools that work with all kinds of texts and are easy to integrate into your current lessons and units. In this academy\, you will . . . \n\nLearn the critical connections between two key bodies of research: proficient-reader behaviors and executive function.\nUse a good-reader strength chart to focus in on critical reading skills and strategies.\nLearn a set of comprehension-boosting tools and strategies.\nUse a simple planning framework for building literacy skills into your lessons and units. (Framework featured in the December/January issue of ASCD's Educational Leadership)\nReflect on current practice and target areas for strategic improvement.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACADEMY INFO\n \n \n \n \n \n This academy consists of four online sessions of 90 minutes each (six instructional hours). Participants may register for morning or afternoon sessions\, to be held on these dates: \n \n \n \n \n \n February  6\, 2024 (11a or 4:30p ET) \n \n \n \n \n \n February  13\, 2024 (11a or 4:30p ET) \n \n \n \n \n \n February  27\, 2024 (11a or 4:30p ET) \n \n \n \n \n \n March 5\, 2024 (11a or 4:30p ET) \n \n \n \n \n \n  CREDIT HOURS\n \n \n \n \n \n All participants will receive a Thoughtful Classroom Certificate of Completion for completing 6.0 professional learning hours. \n \n \n \n \n \n All participants will receive a Thoughtful Classroom certificate of participation for completing 6.0 professional learning hours. \n \n \n \n \n \n All participants will receive a Thoughtful Classroom certificate of participation for completing 6.0 professional learning hours. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INDIVIDUALS\n$495 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TEAM OF FIVE – Save $475$2\,000\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?Contact Alexis Connor\, Director of Client Management\, at 610-704-0653or aconnor@thoughtfulclassroom.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BUILD IT YOUR WAY!\nThis high-impact professional development can be designed and delivered according to your needs\, goals\, and budget. Available as . . . \n\nAn online academy\nAn onsite institute\nA blended PD session\nA school-based or districtwide PD initiative\n\nSchedule a FREE CONSULTATION: CLICK HERE URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/reading-for-understanding-morning/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SSA578A_01-EventBanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T133000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 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:20251030T072443 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:20251030T072443 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T200000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20231024T175324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T175324Z UID:12675-1698170400-1698177600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making: ASCD Virtual Author Workshop DESCRIPTION:What Will You Learn? \nJoin bestselling ASCD authors Jay McTighe and Harvey F. Silver as they discuss ideas from their book\, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making. Deep learning occurs when learners are actively engaged in making meaning of content. When students have learned something deeply\, they retain information\, achieve conceptual understanding\, and can transfer their learning to new situations. However\, deep learning doesn’t occur on its own as a result of didactic teaching; rather\, it requires the active mental manipulation of content using higher-order thinking skills. \nDuring this two-part webinar series\, McTighe and Silver will explore a set of important questions: \n\nWhat is deeper learning and why is it important?\nHow does deep learning occur?\nWhat’s worth learning deeply?\nHow should curriculum be framed to promote deeper learning?\nWhat kinds of instruction will help students learn deeply?\n\nThe authors will also present a set of practical and proven instructional tools and strategies to help students make meaning\, build deep understanding and transfer their learning from school into the world beyond. \nLearn More URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/teaching-for-deeper-learning-tools-to-engage-students-in-meaning-making-ascd-virtual-author-workshop/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Online Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T121500 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20231024T182907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T182907Z UID:12681-1697714100-1697717700@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:IAGC Conference: SESSION 3 BREAKOUT: The CRAFT of Leadership DESCRIPTION:Effective Program Leadership \n11:15 AM – 12:15 PM \nRoom 162 \nDescription \nWhether you’re the leader of a district gifted program\, the administrator of a school\, or a member of a team of teachers you can influence everyone’s leadership effectiveness by advancing the C.R.A.F.T. of Leadership within your school. Developing the skills of collaboration\, reflection\, adaptation\, focus\, and trust will result in elevated outcomes\, support overall achievement\, and ongoing growth. This presentation will provide participants will the opportunity to explore their own skills of C.R.A.F. T. of Leadership and provide them with practical and easily implemented strategies that will advance the use of C.R.A.F.T. throughout their school. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/iagc-conference-session-3-breakout-the-craft-of-leadership/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T110000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20231024T182607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T183129Z UID:12679-1697709600-1697713200@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:IAGC Conference: SESSION 2 BREAKOUT: Change the Question; Change the Thinking DESCRIPTION:SESSION 2 BREAKOUT:\nChange the Question; Change the Thinking \nEvidence-Based Curriculum and Instruction \nIn this interactive and ‘applicable tomorrow’ presentation participants will learn the why and also how deeper questioning not only increases the level of thinking in the classroom but leads to greater engagement\, transfer and just pure joy for the gifted learner. Wherever you are on the road to designing and implementing greater thinking in your classroom\, this presentation will give you the means to a more dynamic classroom. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/iagc-conference-session-2-breakout-change-the-question-change-the-thinking/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T200000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20231024T175724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T183023Z UID:12677-1697565600-1697572800@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making: ASCD Virtual Author Workshop DESCRIPTION:What Will You Learn? \nJoin bestselling ASCD authors Jay McTighe and Harvey F. Silver as they discuss ideas from their book\, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making. Deep learning occurs when learners are actively engaged in making meaning of content. When students have learned something deeply\, they retain information\, achieve conceptual understanding\, and can transfer their learning to new situations. However\, deep learning doesn’t occur on its own as a result of didactic teaching; rather\, it requires the active mental manipulation of content using higher-order thinking skills. \nDuring this two-part webinar series\, McTighe and Silver will explore a set of important questions: \n\nWhat is deeper learning and why is it important?\nHow does deep learning occur?\nWhat’s worth learning deeply?\nHow should curriculum be framed to promote deeper learning?\nWhat kinds of instruction will help students learn deeply?\n\nThe authors will also present a set of practical and proven instructional tools and strategies to help students make meaning\, build deep understanding and transfer their learning from school into the world beyond. \nLearn More URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/teaching-for-deeper-learning-tools-to-engage-students-in-meaning-making-ascd-virtual-author-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20230928T191129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T213350Z UID:12551-1695945600-1696031999@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:KEYNOTE: Executive Function: The Key to Reading for Meaning DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, September 29th\, the Mississippi Chapter of ALTA welcomes as keynote speaker\, Dr. Harvey Silver\, renowned educator\, author\, and coach\, providing a two-part presentation on “Executive Function: The Key to Reading for Meaning.” \n \n LEARN MORE / REGISTER URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/keynote-executive-function-the-key-to-reading-for-meaning/ LOCATION:2023 Dyslexia Therapy Conference – Mississippi College (Canton\, MS) CATEGORIES:Conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230717T150000 DTSTAMP:20251030T072443 CREATED:20230308T162409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T153009Z UID:11634-1689584400-1689606000@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:2023 Kentucky Deeper Learning Conference – ONE DAY ONLY! DESCRIPTION:ONE-DAY CONFERENCE  \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n — JULY 17th 2023 — \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00AM – 3:00PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n EAST HARDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL \n \n \n \n \n \n 810 New Glendale Rd.  |  Elizabethtown\, KY 42701 \n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching for Deeper Learning\nBy Dr. Harvey Silver & Jay McTighe\nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from today’s top experts on deeper learning—Harvey Silver and Jay McTighe\, authors of ASCD’s bestselling Teaching for Deeper Learning. In connecting their renowned work to Kentucky’s Deeper Learning Initiative\, Harvey and Jay will help you \n\nDevelop a meaningful definition of deeper learning that you can use to assess and refine classroom practice.\nFrame instruction around big ideas and essential questions that promote conceptual thinking and transfer.\nFocus in on a set of thinking skills that make content learning active and deep.\nIntegrate deep-learning tools and strategies into your current lessons and units.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n One-Day-Conference (July 17th\, 2023) $250/per person \n \n REGISTER TODAY!\n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS? NEED INFO? Contact Alexis Connor\, Director of Client Management\, at 610-704-0653 or aconnor@thoughtfulclassroom.com. \nPURCHASE ORDER If you would like to register by PO\, please click the “Register Today” button above and select “Pay By Check.” Then\, fax the the PO to 201-652-1127 or email them to aconnor@thoughtfulclassroom.com. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/2023-kentucky-deeper-learning-conference/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/KYDL-July23-Conf-HDR_03.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR