BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Silver Strong & Associates / Thoughtful Education Press - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T124500 DTSTAMP:20260527T232732 CREATED:20260209T173550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T180416Z UID:17755-1773144000-1773146700@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:How the Thoughtful Classroom Is Helping Schools Realize the Promise of AI (NEW Session!) DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n How the Thoughtful Classroom Is Helping Schools Realize the Promise of AI\n(New Session)\n \n \n \n \n \n TUESDAY \nMarch 10 | 2026\n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM EST\n \n \n \n \n \n Due to popular demand\, new session added!\nIn this webinar you’ll be introduced to ForEDU— the first education AI platform with Thoughtful Classroom tools and strategies built right in. \nForEDU includes the core features you’d expect from leading education AI solutions\, but what sets it apart is that it allows teachers to quickly and efficiently plan lessons using high-impact Thoughtful Classroom tools and strategies. \nIn this session\, you will . . . \n\nLearn how your team can bring the highest-impact strategies into every classroom by leveraging the power of AI.\nHear directly from a school district using ForEDU to transform teaching\, learning\, and professional development.\nSee the platform in action through a live demonstration.\n\nDon’t miss this exclusive webinar! Register now to save your spot. \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 Contact us to learn more and set up a free consultation. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/how-the-thoughtful-classroom-is-helping-schools-realize-the-promise-of-ai-new-session/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SSA563_02_2026-03-10_Realize-Promise-AI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260527T232732 CREATED:20260317T142438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190340Z UID:17821-1775739600-1775739600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Engaging Multilingual Learners and All Students in Deeper Learning - 04/09/26 DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n Engaging Multilingual Learners and All Students in Deeper Learning \n\n \n \n \n \n \n THURSDAY \nApril 9 | 2026\n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST\n \n \n \n \n \n We all want to motivate our students to be active learners who share\, participate\, and challenge themselves every day. But too often\, our multilingual learners are not comfortable sharing their ideas and voices. So\, how can we help ALL students grow in confidence and competence? \nBy using the right instructional tools to reach every student and create classrooms that come alive with energy\, purpose\, and belonging. \nJoin author\, educator\, and student-engagement specialist Cheryl Abla as she shares her experience working with teachers to help multilingual learners access content and process new learning deeply. Cheryl will introduce a set of research-based tools and strategies proven to engage multilingual learners while strengthening learning for all students. \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 Ready to get started? \nContact us to learn more and set up a free consultation with Cheryl Abla. URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/engaging-multilingual-learners-and-all-students-in-deeper-learning-04-09-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SSA563_02_2026-04-09_Multilingual-Learners-CA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T103000 DTSTAMP:20260527T232732 CREATED:20260323T201811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T221202Z UID:17848-1776155400-1776162600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Comprehensive Teacher Effectiveness Framework Training SPRING SESSION – April 14\, 16\, 20\, 28 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. This training will include the inter-rater reliability training now required by Michigan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EARLY REGISTRATIONRegister by April 7 \n$995/person\n– – – – – – \nSTANDARD REGISTRATIONRegister after April 7 \n$1\,095/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 Training Days\n→ April 14\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET→ April 16\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET→ April 20\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET→ April 28\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n Includes all materials\nTeacher Framework Resource Guide\, Teacher Framework Quick Guide\, Tools for Thoughtful Assessment\, Tools for a Successful School Year\, Participant Packet URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/comprehensive-teacher-effectiveness-framework-training-spring-session-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SSA563_01_2025-09_TCTEF-Training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260527T232732 CREATED:20260416T152809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T152823Z UID:17983-1778157000-1778158800@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:The One Classroom Shift that Increases Math Achievement\, Effort\, and Persistence—Without Adding to Your Workload DESCRIPTION:– FREE WEBINAR –\n \n \n \n \n \n The One Classroom Shift that Increases Math Achievement\, Effort\, and Persistence—Without Adding to Your Workload\n\n \n \n \n \n \n THURSDAY \nMay 7 | 2026\n12:30 PM – 1:00 PM EST\n \n \n \n \n \n Right now\, many of our mathematics classrooms are working against three significant challenges: persistent skill gaps\, growing math anxiety\, and lower student engagement. And\, despite our best efforts\, many of our current grading systems are not helping—and often making these issues worse. \nWhat if one simple shift in your grading system could reduce gaps and anxiety while boosting effort and engagement?  \nThe shift? Target-Based Grading. \nThis webinar is based on Kevin Bandura’s 27 years of experience as a math teacher and his journey in transforming his own math classroom. Learn how shifting to target-based grading improves outcomes in real math classrooms by . . . \n\nReplacing compliance and “scorekeeping” with a commitment to growth and learning.\nBuilding in a structured retake system that promotes student mastery and positive mindset.\nRelying less on superficial grading and providing more time for meaningful feedback and guidance.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t miss this 30-minute webinar with live 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/the-one-classroom-shift-that-increases-math-achievement-effort-and-persistence-without-adding-to-your-workload/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SSA563_01_2026-04-19_Math-KB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T103000 DTSTAMP:20260527T232732 CREATED:20260323T202948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T211629Z UID:17857-1781598600-1781605800@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Core Framework Training for School Leaders – June 15\, 16\, 17\, 18 DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Core Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Four (4) online sessions + additional coaching available!\nThis training is designed for school leaders and evaluators new to the Thoughtful Classroom Framework. \nParticipants will develop a deep understanding of the Framework and learn how to use it to conduct evaluations\, provide meaningful feedback\, and nurture professional growth of teachers. \nNOTE: These sessions include rater-reliability training currently mandated by the State of Michigan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Each individual should register. If you would like to send a team of 5+\, please reach out for group discounts (aconnor@thoughtfulclassroom.com). \nEARLY REGISTRATIONRegister by June 1st \n$995/person\n– – – – – – \nSTANDARD REGISTRATIONRegister after June 1st \n$1\,195/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 Training Days\n→ June 15\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET→ June 16\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET→ June 17\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET→ June 18\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n Includes all materials\nTeacher Framework Resource Guide\, Teacher Framework Quick Guide\, Tools for Thoughtful Assessment\, Tools for a Successful School Year\, Participant Packet URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/comprehensive-teacher-effectiveness-framework-training-summer-session-june-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SSA563_01_2025-09_TCTEF-Training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T110000 DTSTAMP:20260527T232732 CREATED:20260323T221248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T211804Z UID:17879-1785834000-1785841200@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Core Principal Framework Training – August 4 DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Core Principal Framework Training for District Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Four (4) online sessions + additional leadership coaching available!\n \n \n \n \n \n Raise the quality of leadership across your district with the Thoughtful Classroom Principal Evaluation Framework—the “simple and deep” approach to evaluating and growing school leaders. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EARLY REGISTRATIONRegister by July 24th \n$1\,600/person\n– – – – – – \nSTANDARD REGISTRATIONRegister after July 24th \n$1\,800/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 Training Days\n→ August 4\, 2026 | 9:00a-11:00a ET→ August 6\, 2026 | 9:00a-11:00a ET→ August 10\, 2026 | 9:00a-11:00a ET→ August 12\, 2026 | 9:00a-11:00a ET \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n Includes all materials\nPrincipal Framework Resource Guide\, Principal Framework Quick Guide\, Tools for Thoughtful Assessment\, Tools for a Successful School Year\, Participant Packet URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/core-principal-framework-training-august-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SSA563_02_2026_TCPEF-Training-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T232732 CREATED:20260323T214631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T211901Z UID:17873-1789459200-1789466400@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Refresher Framework Training for School Leaders – September 15\, 17 DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Refresher Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Two (2) online sessions + additional coaching available!\nThis training is designed for school leaders and evaluators with previous experience using the Thoughtful Classroom Framework. \nReview and expand your understanding of the Thoughtful Classroom approach to teacher evaluation. \nNOTE: These sessions include rater-reliability training currently mandated by the State of Michigan.  \nEach individual should register. If you would like to send a team of 5+\, please reach out for group discounts (aconnor@thoughtfulclassroom.com). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $550/person(only if participant has all materials)\n$700/person(standard registration by September 1st\, includes all materials)\n$750/person(late registration after September 1st\, includes all materials)\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 Training Days\n→ September 15\, 2026 | 8:00a–10:00a ET→ September 17\, 2026 | 8:00a–10:00a ET \n \n REGISTER TODAY URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/refresher-inter-rater-reliability-framework-training-september-15-17/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SSA563_01_2025-09_TCTEF-Training-REFRESHER.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T103000 DTSTAMP:20260527T232732 CREATED:20260323T213551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T205740Z UID:17866-1789547400-1789554600@thoughtfulclassroom.com SUMMARY:Core Framework Training for School Leaders – September 16\, 18\, 23\, 25 DESCRIPTION:ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Core Framework Training for School Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n Four (4) online sessions + additional coaching available!\nThis training is designed for school leaders and evaluators new to the Thoughtful Classroom Framework. \nParticipants will develop a deep understanding of the Framework and learn how to use it to conduct evaluations\, provide meaningful feedback\, and nurture professional growth of teachers. \nNOTE: These sessions include rater-reliability training currently mandated by the State of Michigan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Each individual should register. If you would like to send a team of 5+\, please reach out for group discounts (aconnor@thoughtfulclassroom.com). \nEARLY REGISTRATIONRegister by September 1 \n$995/person\n– – – – – – \nSTANDARD REGISTRATIONRegister after September 1 \n$1\,195/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 Training Days\n→ September 16\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET→ September 18\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET→ September 23\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET→ September 25\, 2026 | 8:30a-10:30a ET \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n \n \n \n \n Includes all materials\nTeacher Framework Resource Guide\, Teacher Framework Quick Guide\, Tools for Thoughtful Assessment\, Tools for a Successful School Year\, Participant Packet URL:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/event/comprehensive-teacher-effectiveness-framework-training-fall-session-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thoughtfulclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SSA563_01_2025-09_TCTEF-Training.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR