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ASYNCHRONOUS WORKSHOPS
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ASYNCHRONOUS BOOK STUDIES
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Inquiry in the PBL STEM Classroom
June 8, 2021 | 9:00 am-3:30 pm EST (K-5 sessions) June 9, 2021 | 9:00 am-3:30 pm EST (6-12 sessions) Fee: $99 THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED Sustained Inquiry is one of the Gold Standards for “Essential Project Design.” But teachers struggle with the word “sustained.” How do we keep student interest at a high level throughout a project? This synchronous workshop will demonstrate strategies for building a STEM PBL classroom where inquiry is a daily norm. If students know that they will be expected to work collaboratively during every class period, then they will build the necessary skills for helping each other to search for solutions to any and all problems that they face. This synchronous online workshop is designed for teachers new to PBL or seasoned PBL teachers wanting to improve their inquiry skills. Participants will experience teaching practices from Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics and Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom. They will experience inquiry strategies to help students navigate larger, project-sized problems. There will be time to outline a project idea and the daily lessons needed to get through the first week of that project. Facilitated by former STEM teacher and Emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty, Chris Fancher. Graduate Credit: Select this workshop and one additional one-day workshop of your choice from Camp PBL to earn one-hour of optional Ashland graduate credit for an additional $249. Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for the registration link. |
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Rubric Design 101
June 15, 2021 | 9:00 am-3:30 pm EST Fee: $99 THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED When used effectively, rubrics are a powerful tool to support students in producing high quality work. Rubrics are an assessment tool to help teachers clarify expectations for their students and to assess student work with consistency. Join Emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty member Erin Gannon for this practical one-day, synchronous online workshop to enhance your rubric know-how and learn:
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Transformative SEL: The Pulse of PBL
June 25, 2021 | 9:00 am-3:30 pm EST Fee: $99 THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED With the trauma of the craziness of 2020, educators are paying more attention than ever to Social and Emotional Learning. Many teachers use mindfulness, yoga, and other exercises to help students focus, but these tools focus primarily on self-control and behavior management. The SEL competencies encompass so much more! Discover how to teach, practice, and assess ALL of the CASEL competencies in this hands-on synchronous online workshop. Using a Project Based Learning framework, each participant will develop a personalized plan to cultivate all of their students' SEL skills. (limited to 30 participants). Faciliated by Emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty, Mike Kaechele. Graduate Credit: Select this workshop and one additional one-day workshop of your choice from Camp PBL to earn one-hour of optional Ashland graduate credit for an additional $249. Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for the registration link. |
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Scaffolding Project-Based Learning through Differentiated Instruction
July 14, 2021 | 9:00 am-3:30 pm EST Fee: $99 THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED Project based Learning provides the perfect foundation for high-quality differentiated instruction. While engaging students in projects, teachers can naturally address students' readiness, interests, and learning preferences through differentiated content, process and products. However, each decision teachers make in differentiated project planning can either ensure that all students meet essential learning targets or inadvertently leave some students behind. In this synchronous online session, participants will acquire a full understanding of differentiation, analyze model differentiated projects, and practice using a planning tool that will support current or future project designs. Facilitated by Emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty, Cheryl Dobbertin. Graduate Credit: Select this workshop and one additional one-day workshop of your choice from Camp PBL to earn one-hour of optional Ashland graduate credit for an additional $249. Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for the registration link. |
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Critical Thinking in PBL
July 22, 2021 | 9:00 am-3:30 pm EST Fee: $99 THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED Alvin Toffler said, the illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who can not learn, unlearn and relearn. This is the heart of critical thinking and an essential success skill in PBL. In this training, participants will understand the definition of critical thinking and know how to use strategies to support critical thinking in all content areas. You will practice strategies and adapt lesson plans to support the new strategies learned. Facilitated by Emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty, Telannia Norfar. Graduate Credit: Select this workshop and one additional one-day workshop of your choice from Camp PBL to earn one-hour of optional Ashland graduate credit for an additional $249. Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for the registration link. |
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PBL Design
Asynchronous Work: Completed anytime from June 16-22, 2021 (12.5 hours of work) Synchronous (Live) Dates: June 24-25 2021 (8:30am-3:00pm) OR Asynchronous Work: Completed anytime from June 18-July 11, 2021 (12.5 hours of work) Synchronous (Live) Dates: July 13-14, 2021 (8:30am-3:00pm) Fee: $399 per registrant REGISTER HERE Driving Question: How can I design high quality PBL units for my classroom?
Want to learn how to design a high-quality project based learning unit for your in-person or online classroom? This 24-hour online course is composed of 12 hours of asynchronous instruction via Google Classroom as a review of the foundational elements for high quality PBL design and culminates with two days of synchronous instruction with a PBLMatters facilitator to help you put your PBL design into action. Participants will find the course to be very robust with video case studies and engaging feedback protocols. Teachers will leave the course with a high quality PBL design and a treasure chest of PBL resources to help them confidently implement PBL in their classroom. Prior to the workshop, participants (based on their grade level band) will receive one of these PBLWorks books: PBL in the Elementary Grades (K-5) or the PBL Starter Kit (6-12) to assist them with their PBL unit design. Two-hours optional Ashland University graduate credit available for an additional $498. Register for graduate credit here. Two-hours optional Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for an additional $390. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
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PBL Splash: An Introduction to PBL Design
March 19-June 14, 2021 OR June 15-August 15, 2021 Fee: $149 REGISTER HERE How are "projects" different from "project based learning"? Many people think they mean the same. Want to learn how they are different? PBL Splash is a fantastic introductory course for learning some basic principles for how to design PBL. Using the Driving Question "How might I begin incorporating PBL design in my classroom?", participants will engage in a combination of readings and videos that will take them in a deep dive into each of the PBL gold standard design elements. While learning about each design element, participants will draft a rough framework for a PBL unit you could teach in your own classroom. Facilitated by Emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty Teresa Dempsey, this 15-hour online course is asynchronous so you can engage in the course anytime from anywhere. One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. Register for graduate credit here. Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
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PBL Plunge: Experiencing PBL as a Student
June 4-15, 2021 OR June 18-27, 2021 OR August 6-22, 2021 OR September 3-19, 2021 Fee: $175 REGISTER HERE Want to know what it's like to experience PBL as a student in an online classroom? Facilitated by Dayton Regional STEM School PBL Coach Jenn Reid, this 15-hour asynchronous online course immerses teachers from the start as a student. Teachers will gain unique insights into the student learning experience to consider as they design and implement PBL for their own classroom, including modeling how project-based learning can be facilitated online. The “student project” for this course focuses on using classroom/school design to support social emotional learning for your school community. |
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Project Management: Tidying up the Messy Middle of a PBL Project
Select one set of dates: June 1-July 9, 2021 OR July 26-Aug. 27, 2021 Fee: $149 REGISTER HERE Have you ever started implementing a PBL unit in your classroom and realized things are getting a little bit messy? It's normal - and it happens. This asynchronous online course tackles common issues that arise during the sometimes messy middle of a project. Completed in Google Classroom, this practical course can be completed anytime, anywhere. Receive feedback from Jill Simpson, an expert PBL Facilitator, as you engage in the following topics:
Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for the registration link. |
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PBL On-Demand Coaching
Fee: $50 per half-hour session / $100 per hour session REGISTER HERE We all know that receiving feedback is a critical element of high-quality project based learning. Are you and/or your team looking for some feedback on your PBL design or implementation? Consider On-Demand PBL coaching! We can provide on-demand customized coaching to meet your needs, no matter where you are in the process. Whether you are just beginning your PBL journey or want to work through some “messy middle” areas of project management, your PBL coach is here to help! Spend dedicated time with experienced PBL coach Jill Simpson from the comfort of your own home or school via remote sessions. Sessions can be arranged for individuals or with teacher teams. Make your request based on 30-minute increments. |
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Assessment 101 in the PBL Classroom: Assessing Throughout a Project
June 4-25, 2021 OR August 6-22, 2021 Fee: $149 for Assessment 101 REGISTER HERE $275 Bundle Price for both 101 and 201 (save $23!) REGISTER HERE Assessment in the PBL classroom is daunting for most teachers. Facilitated by experienced PBL coach Jill Simpson, , this 15-hour asynchronous online course will explore how teachers create and use assessment throughout project-based learning, and not simply view assessment as just a final product. Various forms of formative assessment will be explored as well as tools to use when teaching PBL remotely. It is important to bring a PBL unit idea (with a driving question and final product) to this online workshop. Participants will receive high-touch coaching support from Jenn in developing an assessment plan for their PBL unit that measures student growth in content and success skills. |
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One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. Register for graduate credit here. Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link.
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Assessment 201 in the PBL Classroom: Creating Student Centered Assessments
June 26-July 30, 2021 OR August 23-September 13, 2021 Fee: $149 for Assessment 201 REGISTER HERE $275 Bundle Price for both 201 and 101 (save $23!) REGISTER HERE Designed for participants that have taken Assessment 101, this 15-hour asynchronous online workshop will focus on creating student-centered assessments. Facilitated by experienced PBL coach Jill Simpson, participants will explore the use of high-quality critique, self-assessment, and reflection as assessment tools during project-based learning. Participants will learn best practices for using each of these assessment tools successfully to engage students in rich learning. While receiving high-touch coaching support from Jenn, participants will use voice and choice to develop a final product that is specific to the PBL unit they developed in Assessment 101 that will help them implement student-centered assessments throughout their PBL unit. |
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One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. Register for graduate credit here. Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link.
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Learning that Sticks new!
June 1-August 20, 2021 Fee: $125 REGISTER HERE In far too many classrooms, the emphasis is on instructional strategies that teachers employ rather than on what students should be doing or thinking about as part of their learning. What's more, students' minds are something of a mysterious "black box" for most teachers, so when learning breaks down, they're not sure what went wrong or what to do differently to help students learn. Learning that Sticks helps you look inside that black box. Learn research-supported learning strategies you can sequence to challenge, inspire and engage your students - and how to teach more intentionally on not only WHAT to do but WHEN and WHY to do it by using an easy-to-use brain-based model of learning. Learning may be complicated, but learning about learning doesn't have to be. Learning that Sticks helps shine a light into all the black boxes in your classroom and makes your practice the most powerful it can be. This 15-hour asynchronous online book study is self-paced for users to complete at their convenience. Participants must purchase their own copy of Learning that Sticks. |
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One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249.
Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
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All Learning is Social and Emotional
June 1-August 20, 2021 Fee: $125 REGISTER HERE To many, SEL is an isolated “program” separate from academics. The truth is, all learning is social and emotional. If you want all kids to get what they need to thrive, this book offers a solution of how SEL can easily integrate into everyday content instruction, no matter what subject or grade level you teach. |
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Along with a toolbox of strategies, you’ll find real-life examples highlighting the opportunities for SEL within your curriculum. This book’s integrated SEL approach will help your students build essential skills that will serve them in the classroom and throughout their lives. You’ll learn the hows and whys of:
- Building students’ sense of identity and confidence in their ability to learn, overcome challenge, and influence the world around them. - Helping students identify, describe and integrate their emotional responses. - Promoting the cognitive regulation skills critical to decision making and problem solving. - Fostering students’ social skills, including teamwork and sharing, and their ability to establish and repair relationships. - Equipping students to become informed and involved citizens. |
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Implementing PBL in Early Childhood
June 1-August 20, 2021 Fee: $125 REGISTER HERE PBL does work in early childhood classrooms. PBL in Pre-K through 2nd grade is rife with assumptions, misconceptions, and perceived barriers that have prevented its widespread implementation. Implementing Project Based Learning in Early Childhood breaks down these barriers, offering teachers and leaders at various stages of PBL implementation the tools, resources, instructional strategies, and suggestions needed to dispel the myths and discover the truth. Full of practical approaches and strategies, the authors encourage you to consider your current practices from new perspectives while “Reflect and Connect” sections provide opportunities to think through your questions, make connections to your current practices, and plan your next steps. Educators will gain a deep understanding of PBL in early childhood and build their confidence to engage ALL students in high quality PBL. |
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This 15-hour asynchronous online book study is self-paced for users to complete at their convenience during the time period. Participants must purchase their own copy of Implementing PBL in Early Childhood. Use the code PBL30 at checkout to save 30% on the purchase of this book.
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. Register for graduate credit here. Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
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Personalized Learning with Habits of Mind
June 1-August 20, 2021 Fee: $125 REGISTER HERE Based on their exciting work in the field, Kallick and Zmuda map out a transformative model of personalization that puts students at the center and asks them to employ the set of dispositions for engagement and learning known as the Habits of Mind. They share the perspectives of educators engaged in this work; highlight the habits that empower students to pursue aspirations, investigate problems, design solutions, chase curiosities, and create performances; and provide tools and recommendations for adjusting classroom practices to facilitate learning that is self-directed, dynamic, sometimes messy, and always meaningful. |
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This 15-hour asynchronous online book study is self-paced for users to complete at their convenience, and meets the 15 clock-hour gifted HQPD requirement. Participants must purchase their own copy of Personalized Learning with Habits of Mind. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate that states they met the Ohio Gifted HQPD 15 clock hour requirement. Fee is waived for Amanda Clearcreek, Berne Union, Bloom-Carroll, and Walnut Township, if taking course for Gifted credit.
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One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. Register for graduate credit here. Fairfield County ESC member districts may purchase one hour of Ashland University graduate credit at the discounted rate of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link.
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Project Based Teaching
June 1-August 20, 2021 Fee: $125 REGISTER HERE Whether you are new to Project Based Learning (PBL) or a seasoned PBL practitioner, this book highlights PBLWorks' seven Gold Standard Teaching Practices that support a PBL student-centered learning environment. The book is full of practical tips from practicing PBL teachers that are easy to start implementing immediately. It also features accompanying videos that show some of the featured PBL teachers in-action modeling the teaching practices with students in their classrooms. |
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This 15-hour asynchronous online book study is self-paced for users to complete at their convenience, and meets the 15 clock-hour gifted HQPD requirement. Participants must purchase their own copy of Project Based Teaching. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate that states they met the Ohio Gifted HQPD 15 clock hour requirement. Fee is waived for Amanda Clearcreek, Berne Union, Bloom-Carroll, and Walnut Township, if taking course for Gifted credit.
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One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. Register for graduate credit here. One-hour Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link.
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PBL in the Math Classroom
June 1-August 20, 2021 Fee: $125 REGISTER HERE Mathematics in the PBL classroom can be tricky. PBL in the Math Classroom describes how PBL and inquiry work together in a math classroom and includes structures, processes and strategies for creating those experiences in your own classroom. The book also includes sample projects to implement or to inspire you to create your own. |
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This 15-hour asynchronous online book study--facilitated by an experienced PBL math teacher; PBL coach, and a Gifted Coordinator--is self-paced for users to complete at their convenience, and meets the 15 clock-hour gifted HQPD requirement. Participants must purchase their own copy of PBL in the Math Classroom. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate that states they met the Ohio Gifted HQPD 15 clock hour requirement. Fee is waived for Amanda Clearcreek, Berne Union, Bloom-Carroll, and Walnut Township, if taking course for Gifted credit.
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One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. Register for graduate credit here. One-hour Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link.
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Just Ask Us: Kids Speak Out on Student Engagement
June 1-August 20, 2021 Fee: $125 REGISTER HERE Written by Emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty Heather Wolpert-Gawron, Just Ask Us: Kids Speak Out on Student Engagement is an outstanding resource for teachers to increase student engagement. Each chapter includes practical instructional tips and extensive tips from students that support research-based best practices in student engagement. Classroom videos of student engagement strategies and photos of student work illustrate how students can effectively work together and use more visually stimulated methods to connect their learning to real world applications. |
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This 15-hour asynchronous online book study is self-paced for users to complete at their convenience, and meets the 15 clock-hour gifted HQPD requirement. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own copy of Just Ask Us. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate that states they met the Ohio Gifted HQPD 15 clock hour requirement. Fee is waived for Amanda Clearcreek, Berne Union, Bloom-Carroll, and Walnut Township, if taking course for Gifted credit.
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. Register for graduate credit here. One-hour Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
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Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management
June 1-August 20, 2021 Fee: $125 REGISTER HERE Classroom management is traditionally a matter of encouraging good behavior and discouraging bad by doling out rewards and punishments. But studies show that when educators empower students to address and correct misbehavior among themselves, positive results are longer lasting and more wide reaching. In Better Than Carrots or Sticks, the authors provide a practical blueprint for creating a cooperative and respectful classroom climate in which students and teachers work through behavioral issues together. The authors explain how to establish procedures and expectations for student behavior that encourage the development of positive interpersonal skills; develop a non confrontational rapport with even the most challenging students; and implement conflict resolution strategies that prioritize relationship building over finger-pointing and retribution. Rewards and punishments may help to maintain order in the short term, but they're at best superficially effective and at worst counterproductive. This book will prepare teachers at all levels to ensure that their classrooms are welcoming, enriching, and constructive environments built on collective respect and focused on student achievement. |
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