Upcoming events
Instructional Strategies That Move Learning Forward webinar
Presented by Nancy Frey, Kierstan Barbee, and Sarah Ortega
This webinar draws on Instructional Strategies to Move Learning Forward to explore how lesson design impacts student achievement (d = 0.70). Together, we’ll examine how the gradual release of responsibility framework—focused instruction, guided instruction, collaborative learning, and independent learning—can be supported by evidence-based strategies in each phase. Participants will leave with practical tools and planning ideas to design lessons that maximize clarity, engagement, and student ownership of learning.
2025 Annual PLC+ Conference
THEME: Activating the Work Ahead
Join us as we harness the strength in numbers. We will explore ways to leverage individual expertise, and channel the power of collaborative efficacy and collective responsibility. We’ll go beyond the examination of student learning and link it to teacher learning as well. Together, we’ll explore the PLC+ comprehensive method of engaging in a cycle of learning through inquiry that will result in improved evidence, effective decision-making, and individual and collective student and teacher learning.
PLC+ Certification
The PLC+ Certification is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and techniques needed to support delivery of PLC+ professional learning in their schools. As a result of PLC+ certification, participants will be prepared to support and lead teams in engaging in collegial inquiry where members share knowledge, observe one another, analyze evidence of student learning, and capitalize and celebrate the collective expertise that exists with the team.
Coaching for Impact Certification
The Coaching for Impact Certification is a two-day immersive professional learning experience designed for instructional coaches, site and district leaders, and educators responsible for driving instructional improvement. Rooted in the Coaching for Impact framework, this certification equips participants with the mindsets, tools, and actionable practices that accelerate teacher growth and student achievement.
AI in Action Virtual Institute: Engaged. Empowered. Ethical
The session will be an opportunity for participants to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on practical, powerful, and effective ways teachers can use this technology in the classroom. Participants will first engage in developing a working knowledge around AI for education including everything from its capabilities to available platforms to responsible use for both teachers and students.
PLC+ Virtual Certification
The PLC+ Certification is a two-day professional learning experience focused on enhancing team effectiveness, analyzing student learning data, and activating teacher leadership. Participants will engage in updated protocols such as the Common Challenge Protocol and Data Analysis Protocol while reflecting on indicators of effective PLCs.
Teacher Clarity Playbook Virtual Certification
This two-day certification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques that will enable you deliver effective Teacher Clarity Playbook trainings in your school system.
Teacher Clarity Playbook Hybrid Certification
The 2-day Teacher Clarity Certification is designed to equip educators and instructional leaders with the knowledge, tools, and facilitation strategies needed to develop and lead Teacher Clarity Playbook trainings within their school systems.
Impactful Instructional Leadership: Integrating Credibility & RIGOR for Excellence Certification
This two-day Impactful Instructional Leadership: Integrating Credibility & R.I.G.O.R. for Excellence Certification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques that will enable you to lead instructional improvement in your school system.
PLC+ Hybrid Certification
The PLC+ Certification is a two-day professional learning experience focused on enhancing team effectiveness, analyzing student learning data, and activating teacher leadership.
2026 Annual Teacher Clarity Playbook Conference
Without clarity in learning, students’ ability to drive their learning (or take responsibility for their learning) is compromised. Join us as we take teacher clarity to the next level.
Teacher Clarity Playbook Hybrid Certification
This two-day certification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques that will enable you deliver effective Teacher Clarity Playbook trainings in your school system. See Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey in action at their school during classroom observations as a part of this certification!
Introduction to RIGOR Virtual Institute
This workshop pulls back the veil on rigor as we explore misconceptions and reclaim and redefine the term as a tool for professional growth and student learning. Following the RIGOR Walk model, together we will explore Relationships, Instruction, Goals, Organization, and Relevance.