Spear Center for Excellence in Teaching

Early bird closes this weekend for #craftinginquiry in Portland with @joboaler and @chaoskeeper11, cofounders of @youcubed! Dive into developing a mathematical mindset, helping your students embrace struggle, and igniting a love of math! Do you have your ticket yet? #mathish

Happy New Year from the Spear Center!!

Our brains hold info longer than we thought—but to move it to long-term memory, it needs meaning! Let’s ditch rote memorization & focus on connections. Watch the full episode here: bit.ly/3DhAouS

How do you turn a spark of curiosity into transformative learning? Join us in January at Experience Inquiry to learn practical tools to deepen learning for all. Offered in either English or Spanish. Registration is open! spearcenter.intlschool.org/events/experie…

¿Cómo se ve realmente la indagación en acción? Join us for "La experiencia de la indagación," a two-day Spanish-language workshop with Paola Gagliardo! Register now and experience the power of inquiry firsthand! spearcenter.intlschool.org/events/experie… #Indagación @G2012Paola @inquiryfive

Registration closes today! Do you have your ticket yet? #mathish #professionaldevelopment #conceptualmath

Get excited! Crafting Inquiry is next week! Join us in Portland for a transformative workshop with @joboaler and @chaoskeeper11 as we explore conceptual approaches to transforming the math classroom. Registration closes Thursday, get your ticket today! spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-inform…

There are only 3 days left to register for #craftinginquiry! Use the code welovemath to get 10% off to see @joboaler and @chaoskeeper11. There's still time to snag your ticket for the pre-conference reception too! #conceptualmathematics #equitablemath spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-inform…

How can we leverage mistakes as opportunities for deeper learning? Dive into this and more with @joboaler and @chaoskeeper11 on October 18! Registration closes on Oct 10, so get your ticket now! #mathish #conceptualmathematics spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-inform…

“Shout-outs are such an effective strategy for anyone. You can throw them in anywhere. They’re easy, they’re quick.” See how these students chime in to celebrate positivity in the classroom! 📣

How can we ignite a love for mathematics in every elementary student? Join @joboaler and Cathy Williams, cofounders of @youcubed , for an inspiring event designed for those seeking to revolutionize their math classrooms. spearcenter.intlschool.org/crafting-inqui… #craftinginquiry #conceptualmath

We are thrilled to be welcoming @joboaler and Cathy Williams, cofounders of @youcubed, to the Spear Center this October! Registration is now open for Crafting Inquiry 2024. We'll see you in Portland! spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-inform… #conceptualmath #craftinginquiry #mathish

"Meetings are not about the adults and their comfort. We need to keep the kids' learning at the center and have the hard conversations." Powerful conversations are happening at Empowering Teacher Leaders with Stacy Stephens! Day 2 is under way. #collaboration #teacherleadership

Registration closes tomorrow for Empowering Teacher Leaders! Don't miss your chance to develop your leadership skills alongside Stacy Stephens. Register now! spearcenter.intlschool.org/teacherleaders/ #ProfessionalDevelopment #teacherleaders

Teacher leaders are the driving force behind positive change in education. Join us at Empowering Teacher Leaders on March 2-3 to unlock your leadership potential and make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond! Registration closes soon, register now! #TeacherLeadership

Do you want to develop your leadership skills and take on more of a leadership role at your school? Join Empowering Teacher Leaders: Fostering Excellence in Our Schools on March 2-3, 2024! spearcenter.intlschool.org/teacherleaders/ #leadershipdevelopment #teacherleadership #professionaldevelopment

What specific strategies help students apply inquiry skills throughout the inquiry cycle? Explore this and more with Dr. Lucy Wong in her upcoming workshop @intlschool on February 24-25, 2024! Registration closes soon...reserve your spot today! spearcenter.intlschool.org/dr-lucy-wong/ #inquiry

How can language instruction embrace a holistic approach that seamlessly integrates literacy development and inquiry-based learning? Find out with Dr. Lucy Hoi Yin Wong in her upcoming workshop @intlschool! Registration closes soon! spearcenter.intlschool.org/dr-lucy-wong/

Have you registered yet? Don't miss your opportunity to explore language immersion or inquiry fluency with Dr. Lucy Wong! Feb 22-23 - Transcending Language Feb 24-25 - Inquiry Fluency through Inquiry Information and registration is on our website: spearcenter.intlschool.org/dr-lucy-wong/

What a lineup we have coming to Portland this spring! Language immersion, concept-based inquiry with @ProLearnInt, teacher leadership, and #transformingschoolsinstitute! Early bird pricing ends soon, get your ticket today! spearcenter.intlschool.org/events/ #inquiry #professionallearning