Early Elementary teachers: Join us for a hands-on workshop tailored for K-2 teachers who want to transform their classroom centers into personalized, competency-driven learning environments. In this session, you'll explore effective strategies for designing engaging, developmentally appropriate centers that focus on individual student progress and mastery. We’ll dive into how to create differentiated activities, assess competencies, and support diverse learners through interactive, student-centered centers. Walk away with practical tools and ideas to foster a growth mindset and help your young learners love learning!
¡Hola! My name is Cynthia Minson and I teach 1st grade Spanish Immersion. I am a great fan of helping students acquire metacognitive skills through an understanding of the 'what,' 'why,' and 'how’ of their learning. This approach has completely changed my practice and made it... Read More →
Secondary teachers: No matter what subject you teach in junior high or high school, you may have found that some of your students (50-75%) struggle with the required reading. This session will focus on easy-to-implement strategies that will help struggling readers comprehend the textbook, articles, manuals, and instructions which make up the required reading in your content area.
Secondary teachers: Join me for an engaging session on "Mastery Pathways: Personalized Enrichment and Intervention in the Classroom," where I will share my innovative approach to tailoring education to meet the diverse needs of students. In this presentation, you will discover how to implement mastery pathways using Canvas to create a dynamic and responsive learning environment. Participants can expect to learn about the initial assessment process that identifies student needs and directs them to either intervention or enrichment pathways. I will delve into the specific activities and strategies used to support students requiring additional help, including the use of previous practice pages to revisit topics and prepare for retakes. Additionally, I will showcase enrichment activities designed to deepen learning and provide engaging, thought-provoking opportunities for students who excel. I also utilize Mastery Connect to analyze data and identify misconceptions and gaps in the learning process. With the help of the mastery tracker, I can dive deep into the data to ensure that each student's needs are accurately addressed. This session will offer practical tips and best practices for integrating mastery pathways into your classroom, ensuring that no student falls through the cracks while also challenging those who need more advanced material. By the end of the presentation, you will have a clear understanding of how to create and manage these pathways, ultimately transforming student performance and fostering a more personalized learning experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching methods and provide your students with the individualized support they need to succeed. Join us and take the first step towards a more effective and engaging classroom!
Early Elementary teachers: Join us for a hands-on workshop tailored for K-2 teachers who want to transform their classroom centers into personalized, competency-driven learning environments. In this session, you'll explore effective strategies for designing engaging, developmentally appropriate centers that focus on individual student progress and mastery. We’ll dive into how to create differentiated activities, assess competencies, and support diverse learners through interactive, student-centered centers. Walk away with practical tools and ideas to foster a growth mindset and help your young learners love learning!
¡Hola! My name is Cynthia Minson and I teach 1st grade Spanish Immersion. I am a great fan of helping students acquire metacognitive skills through an understanding of the 'what,' 'why,' and 'how’ of their learning. This approach has completely changed my practice and made it... Read More →
Secondary teachers: No matter what subject you teach in junior high or high school, you may have found that some of your students (50-75%) struggle with the required reading. This session will focus on easy-to-implement strategies that will help struggling readers comprehend the textbook, articles, manuals, and instructions which make up the required reading in your content area.
Secondary teachers: Join me for an engaging session on "Mastery Pathways: Personalized Enrichment and Intervention in the Classroom," where I will share my innovative approach to tailoring education to meet the diverse needs of students. In this presentation, you will discover how to implement mastery pathways using Canvas to create a dynamic and responsive learning environment. Participants can expect to learn about the initial assessment process that identifies student needs and directs them to either intervention or enrichment pathways. I will delve into the specific activities and strategies used to support students requiring additional help, including the use of previous practice pages to revisit topics and prepare for retakes. Additionally, I will showcase enrichment activities designed to deepen learning and provide engaging, thought-provoking opportunities for students who excel. I also utilize Mastery Connect to analyze data and identify misconceptions and gaps in the learning process. With the help of the mastery tracker, I can dive deep into the data to ensure that each student's needs are accurately addressed. This session will offer practical tips and best practices for integrating mastery pathways into your classroom, ensuring that no student falls through the cracks while also challenging those who need more advanced material. By the end of the presentation, you will have a clear understanding of how to create and manage these pathways, ultimately transforming student performance and fostering a more personalized learning experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching methods and provide your students with the individualized support they need to succeed. Join us and take the first step towards a more effective and engaging classroom!
Chad Crane condenses the research from the bestselling book, "Nudge," into a simple teaching practice that will keep students grappling with the desirably difficult aspects of learning.
Secondary teachers: When it comes to learning and thinking, a wise teacher once told me that whoever is doing the thinking is doing the learning. Learn practical strategies to empower your students in taking charge of their cognitive lift and learning in your classroom.
Kelsi Flint is a thirteen-year veteran educator and current instructional coach with experience teaching Language Arts and Chinese. As a Hope Street Group Utah Teacher Fellow, Kelsi is also keenly interested in facilitating positive education policies and building bridges between... Read More →
Secondary teachers: In this class, we will learn how to empower students to think for themselves and take ownership of their learning. We’ll explore strategies to boost cognitive engagement and create a classroom culture centered around critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Through interactive techniques, educators will discover how to encourage student-driven inquiry, promote collaboration, and nurture a mindset of curiosity. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with practical tools to engage students in meaningful learning experiences that foster independence, teamwork, and the development of essential 21st-century skills.
With masters degrees in English and Education, Heather has over eight years of experience teaching English in grades 7–12. She specializes in fostering rigorous, engaging classrooms that promote critical thinking, strong communication, and a love of learning. She moonlights as a... Read More →
Chad Crane condenses the research from the bestselling book, "Nudge," into a simple teaching practice that will keep students grappling with the desirably difficult aspects of learning.
Secondary teachers: When it comes to learning and thinking, a wise teacher once told me that whoever is doing the thinking is doing the learning. Learn practical strategies to empower your students in taking charge of their cognitive lift and learning in your classroom.
Kelsi Flint is a thirteen-year veteran educator and current instructional coach with experience teaching Language Arts and Chinese. As a Hope Street Group Utah Teacher Fellow, Kelsi is also keenly interested in facilitating positive education policies and building bridges between... Read More →
Secondary teachers: In this class, we will learn how to empower students to think for themselves and take ownership of their learning. We’ll explore strategies to boost cognitive engagement and create a classroom culture centered around critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Through interactive techniques, educators will discover how to encourage student-driven inquiry, promote collaboration, and nurture a mindset of curiosity. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with practical tools to engage students in meaningful learning experiences that foster independence, teamwork, and the development of essential 21st-century skills.
With masters degrees in English and Education, Heather has over eight years of experience teaching English in grades 7–12. She specializes in fostering rigorous, engaging classrooms that promote critical thinking, strong communication, and a love of learning. She moonlights as a... Read More →
Secondary teachers: This session will explore how strong teacher-student relationships, high expectations, and growth-oriented grading practices can help all students—especially those who have traditionally struggled—experience success. Participants will learn practical strategies to build trust, set rigorous yet supportive expectations, and design grading systems that promote perseverance and mastery. By fostering a classroom culture that values effort and growth, teachers can empower students to take ownership of their learning and reach their full potential.
Some people search for a long time to find their professional passion, but not me. My desire to be a teacher began when I was around five years old. Friends, cousins, and siblings were my earliest students as I gathered them together in classes of my own creation every chance I got... Read More →
Secondary teachers: Hexagonal Thinking is an engaging, collaborative strategy that helps students make deep connections between concepts in any subject area. By arranging hexagons so that related ideas touch, students visually map out relationships, fostering critical thinking, discussion, and deeper comprehension. In this interactive session, we’ll use the I Do, We Do, You Do method to explore Hexagonal Thinking in action. First, you’ll see a model as we walk through the strategy together (I Do). Next, we’ll collaborate as a group to create a hexagonal web based on a shared topic (We Do). Finally, you’ll apply the strategy by designing your own hexagonal thinking activity for your specific subject area (You Do). By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to implement Hexagonal Thinking in your classroom, along with practical ideas for adapting it to different content areas. Get ready to make connections, spark discussions, and elevate student engagement!
Secondary teachers: This session will explore how strong teacher-student relationships, high expectations, and growth-oriented grading practices can help all students—especially those who have traditionally struggled—experience success. Participants will learn practical strategies to build trust, set rigorous yet supportive expectations, and design grading systems that promote perseverance and mastery. By fostering a classroom culture that values effort and growth, teachers can empower students to take ownership of their learning and reach their full potential.
Some people search for a long time to find their professional passion, but not me. My desire to be a teacher began when I was around five years old. Friends, cousins, and siblings were my earliest students as I gathered them together in classes of my own creation every chance I got... Read More →
Secondary teachers: Hexagonal Thinking is an engaging, collaborative strategy that helps students make deep connections between concepts in any subject area. By arranging hexagons so that related ideas touch, students visually map out relationships, fostering critical thinking, discussion, and deeper comprehension. In this interactive session, we’ll use the I Do, We Do, You Do method to explore Hexagonal Thinking in action. First, you’ll see a model as we walk through the strategy together (I Do). Next, we’ll collaborate as a group to create a hexagonal web based on a shared topic (We Do). Finally, you’ll apply the strategy by designing your own hexagonal thinking activity for your specific subject area (You Do). By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to implement Hexagonal Thinking in your classroom, along with practical ideas for adapting it to different content areas. Get ready to make connections, spark discussions, and elevate student engagement!
