Professional Learning
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Join us for monthly virtual sessions with John Friedrich and Van Lay to allow teachers to collaborate and share experiences.  Each 45-minute session will give teachers an opportunity to learn the latest research from Peter Liljedahl and his team, discuss challenges and successes with grade-level breakout groups, and engage with an aspect of the California Mathematics Framework.

We are offering 10 sessions for you to choose from - attend them all or a few.

The SCOE Math team invites you to participate in a county-wide Math Community of Practice funded by the California Math, Science, and Computer Science (CalMSCS)Grant. This is an opportunity for district leaders to learn about the topics shared at the State-wide Math CoP, connect with each other around hot topics (e.g., the 2023 Math Framework), adopt and implement TK-8 materials, and sustain high-quality instruction and assessments.

Take the first steps in transforming your classroom into a Thinking Classroom!

Participants will be immersed in the BTC practices, including:
Choosing Thinking Math Tasks 

Using Vertical non-permanent surfaces 

Random Grouping

We will focus on:
Effective launch strategies

Maintaining student engagement

And various closure activities.

We will discuss:
How using the single arrow rubric to provide student feedback on engagement and collaboration shifts classroom culture and students’ view of mathematics.

Get Materials to Implement in Your Classroom Immediately!

You will receive a copy of the Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K-12 book, either an elementary or secondary grade task book by Peter Liljedahl, and a set of heavy-duty Wipebooks to use as your non-permanent vertical surface.

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Included: Light Breakfast Snacks, Lunch, Materials to start implementing in your classroom 
ONLY if you register at least a week in advance
Cost: $250.00/participant

You can register with a purchase order even if you do not have one in place yet. Please complete all the payment information fields and enter "Pending" for the Purchase Order number. We will bill your district unless you contact us to cancel your session. Contact Amanda Wirz (curriculum@scoe.net) for more questions.

Cancellation Policy: For a refund of pre-payments and to avoid your district being invoiced, cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the event date.

Building upon the foundational learning established in the previous year, this continued professional learning series will engage returning cadre members in expanding their practice in designing and facilitating integrated Grade TK–3 STEAM learning experiences. Sessions will focus on the development of hands-on, developmentally appropriate instruction grounded in curiosity, inquiry, creativity, and real-world problem solving. Participants will deepen their understanding of effective STEAM integration through collaborative planning, reflection, and the sharing of implementation experiences to strengthen instructional practices and student engagement. The series will also continue to support the development of a STEAM growth mindset through immersive learning opportunities and ongoing professional collaboration.

This learning sequence will consist of two required in-person sessions and one required virtual touchpoint. In addition, we are excited to offer several optional virtual touchpoints throughout the year for your convenience. These optional sessions are designed to provide additional opportunities for collaboration, support, and resource sharing.

Required In Person Session Dates and Time:                                                     

October 27, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM   

March 3, 2027 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM                         

Location:   

David P. Meaney Education Center

10474 Mather Blvd

Mather CA, 95655  

Mather Room

Virtual Touch Point:

Date and Time: TBD (January 2027)  

Optional Virtual Touchpoints:

Additional dates and times will be available during registration.

Registration Reminder:

When registering, please be sure to select the required in-person sessions and the required virtual touchpoint. You are also welcome to register for any of the optional virtual touchpoints that fit your schedule and interests.

We look forward to welcoming you to another year of hands-on exploration, collaboration, and discovery! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

The first of two days designed to provide teachers with avenues to implement BTC practices in subject areas other than math, such as science, ELA, and social studies.  Participants will experience tasks as learners, then debrief as teachers to examine the BTC practices that amplify the thinking in the classroom and supports student collaboration with peers and engagement with deep learning. . These sessions are designed for participants who have some experience with BTC, although all are welcome.

You can register with a purchase order even if you do not have one in place yet. Please complete all the payment information fields and enter "Pending" for the Purchase Order number. We will bill your district unless you contact us to cancel your session. Contact Amanda Wirz (curriculum@scoe.net) for more questions.

Cancellation Policy: For a refund of pre-payments and to avoid your district being invoiced, cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the event date.

This one-day workshop focuses on toolkits 2-3 from Peter Lillejedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics book.

We'll dive deeper into the strategies:

That keep students actively thinking and staying in flow

The steps needed to consolidate and close the lesson

The macro and micro moves teachers utilize to ensure student learning of the concepts.

Participants should have either completed the first course or have already set up their classrooms to reflect BTC

You can register with a purchase order even if you do not have one in place yet. Please complete all the payment information fields and enter "Pending" for the Purchase Order number. We will bill your district unless you contact us to cancel your session. Contact Amanda Wirz (curriculum@scoe.net) for more questions.

Cancellation Policy: For a refund of pre-payments and to avoid your district being invoiced, cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the event date.

The second of two days to provide teachers with BTC strategies to implement across multiple subject areas, such as Science, ELA, and Social Studies.  In addition to experiencing tasks, participants will also look at planning units with their adopted materials.

Participants will experience strategies that empower students to:

• Think critically and engage deeply in learning
• Collaborate effectively with their peers
• Apply thinking classroom practices across subject areas

These sessions are designed for participants who have some experience with BTC, although all are welcome.

You can register with a purchase order even if you do not have one in place yet. Please complete all the payment information fields and enter "Pending" for the Purchase Order number. We will bill your district unless you contact us to cancel your session. Contact Amanda Wirz (curriculum@scoe.net) for more questions.

Cancellation Policy: For a refund of pre-payments and to avoid your district being invoiced, cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the event date.

A gathering of practitioners to share, discuss, ask questions, network about all things Building Thinking Classrooms.

Additional Meeting Information
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Included: Light Breakfast Snack & Lunch

ONLY if you register at least a week in advance
Cost: $50.00

You can register with a purchase order even if you do not have one in place yet. Please complete all the payment information fields and enter "Pending" for the Purchase Order number. We will bill your district unless you contact us to cancel your session. Contact Amanda Wirz (curriculum@scoe.net) for more questions.

Cancellation Policy: For a refund of pre-payments and to avoid your district being invoiced, cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the event date.