The Teacher's Planning Lab: Collaborate, Create, and Inspire

Teachers rarely have enough time to collaborate, exchange ideas, and thoughtfully plan instruction. This highly interactive workshop provides dedicated time and space to connect with fellow educators, share successful practices, tackle everyday classroom challenges, and spark new ideas.

Through engaging Teacher Roundtables, participants will exchange strategies and explore topics ranging from classroom management and instructional pacing to technology, creativity, and professional well-being. From the Vault: Instructional Spotlights will feature tried-and-true lessons, classroom routines, and creative approaches drawn from the facilitator's 30 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and professional development.

The workshop also includes dedicated planning time, practical resources, and opportunities for individualized instructional coaching. Whether you're looking to refresh a lesson, strengthen a classroom routine, develop a project-based learning experience, or refine a curriculum map, you'll have the flexibility and support to focus on what matters most to you.

Bring your ideas, your challenges, and your unfinished plans. Leave with fresh perspectives, practical resources, meaningful connections, and something you're excited to bring back to your classroom!

Objectives

Participants will:

• Explore proven instructional routines, creative lessons, and practical resources that enhance student engagement and learning. 
• Collaborate with fellow educators to exchange best practices, address classroom challenges, and discover fresh approaches to teaching. 
• Create or refine instructional materials, lessons, curriculum maps, or classroom practices through dedicated planning time and individualized support.

Intended Grade-Level Audience

Grades 3–8 Educators

Participant Preparation

Participants are encouraged to bring a current or upcoming unit of study, relevant curriculum materials, samples of student work, and an instructional challenge or goal.