PBL Ohio Institute FAQ
Quick Info:
- The 2020 PBL Ohio Institute has moved ONLINE.
- The 3-day Institute runs 9:00am-4:00pm, Wednesday, July 29 through Friday, July 31, 2020.
- Graduate credit is offered through Otterbein University for an additional fee. Click here to view the graduate credit form.
Q.: How do I register?
A.: Please visit our Registration and Workshop Descriptions page, and click the PBL button of the program you are interested in attending. We are able to accept payment by credit card, purchase order or check.
Q.: Can I pay by credit card?
A.: Yes. Registrants paying by credit card will receive instant registration notification and payment receipt via email.
Q.: Can I pay by purchase order or check?
A.: Yes. At the end of the registration process you will be prompted to enter either your credit card information, check number or purchase order number. Please Note: All registrants located outside the United States and its territories must pay by credit card.
You may complete your registration without a check or purchase order number in place. Simply type 'forthcoming' in the Purchase Order or Check text field. Please Note: your registration is not guaranteed until we receive either a check or purchase order number. If we do not receive your check or purchase order within 21 days of your registration, PBLMatters reserves the right to cancel your 2020 PBL Ohio Institute enrollment.
For additional registration questions, please contact Rob Engel at rengel@fairfieldesc.org or 740.653.3193 ext. 5270
Q: How much does registration cost?
A: The three-day PBL Ohio Institute (July 29-31) is $599 per person.
Q: Can I register online on the first day of the conference?
A: Unfortunately, registrations end on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 5:00 pm EST, or upon reaching class capacity.
Q: What payment options are available and where can I find vendor information?
A: Payment options are as follows:
Registrants from the U.S.:
Q: What is the refund policy for the 2020 PBL Ohio Institute?
A: Our refund policy is as follows:
Q: Is Graduate Credit offered?
A: Yes! PBL Ohio Institute attendees are eligible for either one or two hours of graduate credit from Otterbein University.
One Hour Option: Attend the 3-day conference (July 29-31) for an additional fee.
No assignment is required for this graduate credit offering.
Otterbein University is offering the following graduate credit option:
Q: Will I receive continuing education credits/units for my workshop?
A: Participants who complete all three days of their workshop are awarded 18 contact hours, and will be provided a signed certificate of completion from their facilitator on the last day of the Institute--Friday, July 31. Please contact your LPDC to convert contact hours into CEUs.
Q: Who should attend the PBL Ohio Institute?
A: Teachers, curriculum specialists, school and district administrators, instructional coaches, teacher preparation faculty and candidates in teacher education programs will all benefit from the workshops, academies, and sessions offered at the PBL Ohio Institute.
Q: How is the PBL Ohio Institute different from other education conferences?
A: The PBL Ohio Institute is the midwest's premier conference for Project Based Learning. Each year, we bring together dedicated PK-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 PBL Ohio Institute transforms educators!
Q: Who hosts the PBL Ohio Institute?
A: The PBL Ohio Institute is hosted by PBLMatters, with support from PBLWorks.
The Fairfield County Educational Service Center (FCESC) is the fiscal agent for PBL Ohio Institute. Click here to download our W-9.
Q: What should I bring to my workshop?
A: You will need a WiFi-enabled laptop/device with solid internet access.
Click here for a list of technology requirements for the Institute.
You may be contacted by your instructor with additional requirements for your workshop.
Q: Can I substitute my other PBL training for the BIE PBL 101 Workshop prerequisite?
A: Due to the scaffolding nature of the PBL 201 and Coaching workshops, participants must have attended a PBL 101 workshop offered by PBLWorks (formerly BIE) to be eligible to register. Having familiarity with the PBLWorks approach, resources and tools will be necessary for optimal success in this workshop. These workshops are intended to build upon learning from the PBLWorks PBL 101. Attendance of training sessions/workshops conducted by other organizations will not be considered sufficient as a prerequisite.
Educational leaders may attend the PBL Leadership workshop without attending PBL 101 as a prerequisite.
Q: I have several years of PBL experience; do I still need the PBLWorks (formerly BIE) PBL 101 Workshop prerequisite?
A: Due to the scaffolding nature of the PBL 201 and Coaching workshops, participants must have attended a PBL 101 workshop offered by PBLWorks (formerly BIE) to be eligible to register. Having familiarity with the PBLWorks approach, resources and tools will be necessary for optimal success in this workshop. These workshops are intended to build upon learning from the PBLWorks PBL 101. Attendance of training sessions/workshops conducted by other organizations will not be considered sufficient as a prerequisite.
Educational leaders may attend the PBL Leadership workshop without attending PBL 101 as a prerequisite.
Tune in to these social media options for continued announcements and updates
A.: Please visit our Registration and Workshop Descriptions page, and click the PBL button of the program you are interested in attending. We are able to accept payment by credit card, purchase order or check.
Q.: Can I pay by credit card?
A.: Yes. Registrants paying by credit card will receive instant registration notification and payment receipt via email.
Q.: Can I pay by purchase order or check?
A.: Yes. At the end of the registration process you will be prompted to enter either your credit card information, check number or purchase order number. Please Note: All registrants located outside the United States and its territories must pay by credit card.
You may complete your registration without a check or purchase order number in place. Simply type 'forthcoming' in the Purchase Order or Check text field. Please Note: your registration is not guaranteed until we receive either a check or purchase order number. If we do not receive your check or purchase order within 21 days of your registration, PBLMatters reserves the right to cancel your 2020 PBL Ohio Institute enrollment.
For additional registration questions, please contact Rob Engel at rengel@fairfieldesc.org or 740.653.3193 ext. 5270
Q: How much does registration cost?
A: The three-day PBL Ohio Institute (July 29-31) is $599 per person.
Q: Can I register online on the first day of the conference?
A: Unfortunately, registrations end on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 5:00 pm EST, or upon reaching class capacity.
Q: What payment options are available and where can I find vendor information?
A: Payment options are as follows:
Registrants from the U.S.:
- Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard and Discover are the only form of payment accepted for immediate registration online.
- Purchase orders and checks are accepted. Checks and purchase orders should be made payable to:
- Fairfield County ESC, 955 Liberty Drive, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
- Checks and purchase orders must be received within 21 days of registration and no later than July 10, 2020.
- Please email organization POs to Rob Engel at rengel@fairfieldesc.org
- Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards are the only form of payment accepted for immediate registration online.
- Purchase orders are not accepted.
Q: What is the refund policy for the 2020 PBL Ohio Institute?
A: Our refund policy is as follows:
- The following cancellation fees will be charged if registrant cancels by May 26, 2020:
- $25 cancellation fee: July 28 Project Slice registration
- $50 cancellation fee: 3-day PBL Ohio Institute registration
- $75 cancellation fee: 4-day Project Slice + PBL Ohio Institute registration
- 50% cancellation fee will be charged if registrant cancels between May 27 and June 26, 2020
- 100% cancellation fee will be charged if registrant cancels after June 26, 2020
- All refunds will be issued by check
- PBL Ohio Institute does not award payment credit towards future services or events
Q: Is Graduate Credit offered?
A: Yes! PBL Ohio Institute attendees are eligible for either one or two hours of graduate credit from Otterbein University.
One Hour Option: Attend the 3-day conference (July 29-31) for an additional fee.
No assignment is required for this graduate credit offering.
Otterbein University is offering the following graduate credit option:
- 1-hour graduate credit option for $200
- Requirement: Attending any 3-day PBL workshop at the PBL Ohio Institute.
- No additional assignment required.
Q: Will I receive continuing education credits/units for my workshop?
A: Participants who complete all three days of their workshop are awarded 18 contact hours, and will be provided a signed certificate of completion from their facilitator on the last day of the Institute--Friday, July 31. Please contact your LPDC to convert contact hours into CEUs.
Q: Who should attend the PBL Ohio Institute?
A: Teachers, curriculum specialists, school and district administrators, instructional coaches, teacher preparation faculty and candidates in teacher education programs will all benefit from the workshops, academies, and sessions offered at the PBL Ohio Institute.
Q: How is the PBL Ohio Institute different from other education conferences?
A: The PBL Ohio Institute is the midwest's premier conference for Project Based Learning. Each year, we bring together dedicated PK-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 PBL Ohio Institute transforms educators!
Q: Who hosts the PBL Ohio Institute?
A: The PBL Ohio Institute is hosted by PBLMatters, with support from PBLWorks.
The Fairfield County Educational Service Center (FCESC) is the fiscal agent for PBL Ohio Institute. Click here to download our W-9.
Q: What should I bring to my workshop?
A: You will need a WiFi-enabled laptop/device with solid internet access.
Click here for a list of technology requirements for the Institute.
You may be contacted by your instructor with additional requirements for your workshop.
Q: Can I substitute my other PBL training for the BIE PBL 101 Workshop prerequisite?
A: Due to the scaffolding nature of the PBL 201 and Coaching workshops, participants must have attended a PBL 101 workshop offered by PBLWorks (formerly BIE) to be eligible to register. Having familiarity with the PBLWorks approach, resources and tools will be necessary for optimal success in this workshop. These workshops are intended to build upon learning from the PBLWorks PBL 101. Attendance of training sessions/workshops conducted by other organizations will not be considered sufficient as a prerequisite.
Educational leaders may attend the PBL Leadership workshop without attending PBL 101 as a prerequisite.
Q: I have several years of PBL experience; do I still need the PBLWorks (formerly BIE) PBL 101 Workshop prerequisite?
A: Due to the scaffolding nature of the PBL 201 and Coaching workshops, participants must have attended a PBL 101 workshop offered by PBLWorks (formerly BIE) to be eligible to register. Having familiarity with the PBLWorks approach, resources and tools will be necessary for optimal success in this workshop. These workshops are intended to build upon learning from the PBLWorks PBL 101. Attendance of training sessions/workshops conducted by other organizations will not be considered sufficient as a prerequisite.
Educational leaders may attend the PBL Leadership workshop without attending PBL 101 as a prerequisite.
Tune in to these social media options for continued announcements and updates
- Like us on Facebook: PBLMatters
- Website: www.pblmatters.org
- Twitter: #PBLOhio
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