Workshop Examples
An Introduction to Learner Variability: Neurodiversity and Learning Differences.
Rethinking Learning: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Classroom
Explore some of the popular professional learning workshops with these overviews
What if the key to unlocking every student’s potential lies in understanding the rich tapestry of minds in your classroom? Neurodiversity /learner variability reminds us that there is no single “right” way to learn, think, or experience the world.
In this eye-opening workshop, we’ll explore how deepening our understanding of neurodivergent learners transforms us from bystanders to true allies and advocates. You’ll discover how challenging stereotypes, recognizing learner variability, and designing with intention can turn classroom obstacles into opportunities for creativity and connection.
Imagine a learning environment where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered—not just despite their differences, but because of them. As Barbara Pape from Digital Promise says, "When we understand learner variability, classroom challenges become a design problem, not a student problem."
Essential Question:
In what ways does recognizing and embracing learner variability reshape my approach to designing empowering, inclusive learning environments for all students?
Learning Target
I can analyze how traditional classroom approaches create obstacles for neurodivergent learners and advocate for strategies that honor diverse ways of learning, thinking, and succeeding
Designing with Learning Targets.
The Compass for Student-Driven Success
What if every student could clearly see the path to success in your classroom—and felt empowered to walk it? Learning targets are more than just statements on the board; they are the foundation of a truly student-engaged assessment system. By making learning goals explicit, we transform the classroom into a space where students know exactly what they’re striving for and how they’ll show what they know.
In this eye-opening session, you’ll discover how well-crafted learning targets and criteria for success can revolutionize your teaching. Imagine students who not only understand what’s expected of them, but who can actively monitor their own progress and take charge of their learning journey. With clear targets, instruction becomes more focused, activities more engaging, and assessments more meaningful—ensuring every step in the learning process is purposeful and aligned.
Essential Question:
How do intentionally designed learning targets and success criteria create a roadmap for crafting learning experiences and assessments that engage, empower, and elevate every learner?
Learning Target
I can craft learning targets and success criteria that are intentionally relevant, meaningful, and accessible, empowering every learner to understand, pursue, and achieve their goals with clarity and confidence.
Designing Accessible Assessments.
Unlocking the True Power of Assessment: How Accessible Practices Transform Learning
What if the key to meaningful learning isn’t just what we teach, but how we assess? Imagine a classroom where every student, regardless of background, ability, or learning preference, can fully demonstrate their knowledge. When assessments are truly accessible, they don’t just measure learning; they ignite it.
In this eye-opening workshop, we’ll challenge assumptions about assessment and explore how designing equitable tools can revolutionize outcomes. You’ll dissect the hidden barriers in traditional tests, assignments, and rubrics—and discover how even small shifts can yield richer, more accurate insights into student growth.
Essential Question:
How can deepening my knowledge of how students learn reshape my assessments into tools that empower, rather than exclude?
Learning Target
I can design and implement assessments that are accessible, culturally responsive, and aligned to learning outcomes, ensuring every student can demonstrate their knowledge
Designing Accessible Learning Experiences.
From Lecturers to Learning Designers: Reimagining Education’s Future
What if your classroom could be a launchpad for every student’s curiosity, creativity, and agency? Imagine a classroom where:
Lessons adapt to students—not the other way around.
Assessments feel like celebrations of growth, not anxiety-inducing hurdles.
Differentiation isn’t a chore, but a creative challenge you’re equipped to tackle
The future of education isn’t about delivering content—it’s about designing experiences that ignite lifelong learning. But how do we shift from being subject-matter experts to becoming designers of inclusive, dynamic learning?
Together, we’ll dismantle one-size-fits-all teaching and rebuild classrooms where relevance, accessibility, and engagement aren’t afterthoughts—they’re the foundation.
Essential Question:
How does uncovering hidden barriers to learning transform the way I design experiences that empower every student to thrive?
Learning Target
I can design learning experiences that are intentionally relevant, engaging, and accessible, ensuring every learner feels valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.
Creating a Sense of Belonging:
Transforming Classrooms into Communities
What if the key to unlocking every student’s potential lies in something as simple as a sense of belonging? Imagine a classroom where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Research shows that when students experience true belonging, their motivation increases, their engagement deepens, and their achievement follows.
But how do we intentionally create this kind of environment? In these dynamic workshops, you’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Together, we’ll challenge assumptions and explore how our own beliefs and mindsets about learners shape the classroom climate. Through interactive activities and thought-provoking discussions, you’ll gain fresh insights into the strategies that foster genuine connection and inclusivity.
Essential Question:
In what ways does my identity influence how I perceive, connect with, and empower my students?
Learning Target
I can create learning environments where all students feel a sense of belonging; they feel seen, heard, and valued.
Creating a Positive Culture for Learning.
Unlocking the Power of a Learning Culture: An Artistic Exploration
Imagine a classroom where curiosity thrives, students feel safe to take risks, and learning becomes a joyful, shared adventure. What if the secret to this vibrant environment lies not just in what we teach, but in how we nurture our classroom culture?
This interactive workshop invites you to step into the creative process through hands-on art-making—an innovative approach to uncovering the hidden ingredients of a positive, empowering classroom.
Together, we’ll explore how fostering empathy, emotional resilience, and responsible decision-making can transform not only academic outcomes, but the very heart of your learning community.
Essential Question:
What are the key elements that support the development of a culture of learning?
Learning Target
I can design environment where all students feel seen, heard, and valued and feel safe to engage in their learning
