PD, Pumpkin Spice, and Everything Nice!

Today's classrooms are as diverse and dynamic as the content and skills our students need to master. Educators are constantly seeking ways to create meaningful learning experiences that resonate with all students. "How Learning Works: A Playbook" by John Taylor Almarode, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey provides a research-based guide to understanding how students learn and offers actionable strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

Join us for an interactive workshop that delves into the core principles of this playbook, translating the science of learning into practical techniques for the classroom. Participants will explore how to:
* Define learning within the specific context of their classroom, recognizing and addressing any existing barriers.
* Customize effective learning strategies to meet the unique needs of their students, focusing on critical elements like motivation, attention, cognitive load, memory, and feedback.
* Apply evidence-based strategies—such as summarizing, spaced and interleaved practice, and elaborate questioning—that accelerate learning and foster students’ ability to take charge of their own educational journey.
* Assess and enhance the impact of learning strategies through tools like reciprocal teaching and meaningful feedback.

Packed with tools, exercises, and discussion techniques, this workshop will empower educators to create high-impact learning experiences grounded in the science of how learning works. This is an opportunity to transform classroom practices and help students achieve their fullest potential.