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​Simply put, PBL matters.  PBL is transformative for both students and teachers.  It provides the opportunity for students to engage in meaningful and deep learning experiences to prepare them for success.   We're passionate about supporting educators on their PBL journey.  Check out our annual PBLWorks Ohio Institute each July and Professional Learning Pathways to support you on your PBL journey.
Watch this video to see "Why PBL Matters."
Credit: Olentangy Shanahan 7th grade PBL team
PBLMatters is a program offering of the Fairfield County Educational Service Center located in Lancaster, Ohio. ​​
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PBLMatters
Fairfield County Educational Service Center
955 Liberty Drive  |  Lancaster, Ohio 43130
​(740) 653-3193 x. 5234
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Project Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional strategy in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge. The Fairfield County Educational Service Center’s PBLMatters program works in conjunction with PBLWorks to provide comprehensive, high-quality PBL learning opportunities. PBLMatters was established in 2019 to provide fully-tiered support for teachers and organizations as they progress through the PBL process.
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The PBLWorks Ohio Institute, hosted by the Fairfield County ESC and PBLWorks, is the Midwest's premier conference for Project Based Learning. Each year, we bring together dedicated K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, and school and district leaders who want to connect with each other and learn more about PBL. It's not like other conferences that have a variety of short sessions by many different presenters—it's an institute, where participants go through a continuous multi-day experience. We believe PBL transforms students - and the PBLWorks Ohio Institute transforms educators!