Events

Mar 12, 2026: Focus on the connection between reading and writing, the cognitive skills required, and the implications for the secondary classroom.

Feb 24, 2026: This workshop explores the exciting potential of artificial intelligence with practical skills and creative strategies for integrating AI into their literacy instruction. 

Apr 28, 2026: This workshop will equip school and district teams to use student data to plan the assessments, schedule changes, program selection, flexible resource allocation, professional development and coaching necessary to support all students to be skilled readers.

Apr 30, 2026: Together, we’ll explore the neuroscience of movement to better understand your powerful role in students’ focus, motivation, and emotional regulation.

June 17, 2026: This one-day workshop will provide teachers with visits to and interactions in the Research Station fields with faculty and graduate students involved in research on different plant varieties.

This conference is more than professional development...

June 17, 2026: Participants will explore the science of energy efficiency through interactive instruction, a tour of a LEED-certified building, and classroom-ready investigations that can be adapted for middle and high school learners. This turnkey experience connects science standards to authentic, place-based learning and provides practical ideas educators can take back to their classrooms.

July 22, 2026: This one-day session focuses on teachers/administrators who have taught 0 – 30 years and want assistance with critical retirement information and decision making before they retire.  This session will review the implications and repercussions of early-mid career decisions, laws, policies and processes, benefit options and investment plans.  Whether you are just starting your career or close to the end- you will learn how to maximize your benefits and be ready to make better decisions for the future.

July 23, 2026: School safety is built on strong relationships, shared understanding, and a commitment to working together. In this session, school administrators and School Resource Officers (SROs) will explore strategies for building effective partnerships that foster trust, improve communication, and create a unified approach to supporting students and staff.

July 23, 2026: Come spend the morning learning about the National Board process for new candidates. Lynn Carter, our own NBCT expert will go over all the details and provide you with a timeline and resources to be successful. The afternoon session will be for those NBCTs who are getting ready to renew. They will have an opportunity to discuss this process and begin thinking about the entries and accomplishments that would work best.

July 23, 2026: School safety is built on strong relationships, shared understanding, and a commitment to working together. In this session, school administrators and School Resource Officers (SROs) will explore strategies for building effective partnerships that foster trust, improve communication, and create a unified approach to supporting students and staff.