Student-Centered Learning
This professional learning series emphasizes student-centered learning principles, integrating practical instructional strategies that can be seamlessly applied in the classroom setting. These active learning strategies prioritize personalization emphasizing competency-based and deeper learning techniques to achieve student-centered learning outcomes. The workshops aim to empower and equip educators with the necessary resources and skills to foster engaging, adaptable, and effective learning environments that cater to learners’ unique needs and abilities. All workshops will be structured to provide a mix of professional learning along with dedicated, supported implementation and planning time.
For additional information about any of these services, please contact the Educational Technology Team.
IU13 Student-Centered Learning
The IU13 Student-Centered Learning Professional Learning Series, guided by the PA Student-Centered Learning Collaborative, supports educators in implementing learner-centered practices. Starting with the Station Rotation model, it offers hands-on workshops and additional learning opportunities to enhance personalized learning, fostering a dynamic environment with coaching support for continuous improvement.
Student-Centered Learning Cohort: Year 1
During the initial 2-day professional learning series, educators are introduced to the Station Rotation model, which includes direct instruction, small group work, and collaborative learning. Afterward, they can choose up to four additional learning opportunities to tailor their professional growth and enhance student-centered learning in their classrooms.
Student-Centered Learning Cohort: Year 2+
*Prerequisite: Educators must have completed the initial station rotation implementation workshop and/or the year 1 cohort requirements.
Following the initial implementation year, educators focus on transforming classroom practices to adopt a more personalized learning approach using research-verified, data-informed strategies. This transformation is supported by instructional coaching, providing focused feedback and tailored guidance to ensure future-ready learners. Participants can choose up to two additional learning opportunities to tailor their professional growth and enhance student-centered learning in their classrooms.
Previous Cohorts/Attendees
*Prerequisite: Educators must have completed past hybrid or station rotation workshops.
Previous cohorts bring valuable experience from hybrid or station rotation learning models. By utilizing new technologies, participants will enhance their understanding and application of student-centered strategies, refining their instructional methods to create a dynamic, learner-centered environment. Participants in Year 2+ and previous cohorts can choose up to two additional learning opportunities to tailor their professional growth and enhance student-centered learning in their classrooms.
Getting Started with a Successful Implementation
This professional learning series prioritizes student-centered learning, starting with a focus on the station rotation learning model. Participants will gain hands-on experience and strategies for implementing personalized and individualized learning approaches through the three learning modalities: direct, small group instruction; focused independent work; and effective collaborative learning. In this 2-day workshop, attendees will engage in various instructional activities and strategies with direct applications in classrooms including active learning strategies and learner-centered techniques.
Register for The Foundation – Station Rotation Implementation
Description: This workshop covers classroom management strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore the shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and will leave with practical resources and techniques to foster active participation, critical thinking, and self-directed learning.
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*Prerequisite: educators must have completed the initial station rotation implementation workshop and/or the year 1 cohort requirements.
Previous cohorts/attendees who have participated in previous station rotation or hybrid workshops will reflect on current practices and collaborate to create student-centered learning environments. Through personalized strategies like reflective practices, goal-setting, and planning, educators will learn to implement evidence-based, future-ready practices that prioritize their learners’ needs and interests.
Register for Refresh, Set, Go: A Strategic Approach to Continuing Student-Centered Learning
This 2-hour workshop is designed for administrators, principals, assistant principals, and instructional coaches, providing resources to demonstrate leadership, support educators, and promote student-centered learning. Participants will learn to use tools like walk-through forms, success criteria, action planning tools, and feedback forms to guide coaching conversations and enhance instructional practices.
(Included within the Student-Centered Learning Series or can be taken individually: Leadership & Coaching: Supporting Student-Centered Learning in the Classroom)
Collaboration Promoting Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Problem-Solving Skills
Description: In a student-centered learning classroom, collaboration is essential for promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. However, fostering effective teamwork can be challenging, especially when learners have different learning styles, strengths, and communication styles. In this workshop, educators will explore practical strategies for promoting collaboration in the student-centered learning classroom.
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Description: This workshop will focus on collaborative student-centered learning approaches, including Project-Based Learning (PBL), Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE), and other PBL-type activities. By the end of this workshop, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a more collaborative and dynamic learning environment that puts learners at the center of their educational journey. Prerequisite: Collaboration: Practical Teamwork Strategies for SCL
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SCL in Mathematics and STEELS
Description: In this workshop, participants will explore strategies to foster thinking and engagement in math classrooms, inspired by Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 (book not included). Participants will leave with actionable ideas to shift learners’ perceptions of math and implement student-centered practices that prioritize thinking and engagement.
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Description: This workshop is designed for educators who are incorporating STEELS into their teaching practice, regardless of subject area or grade level. Participants will explore implementing STEELS in a student-centered learning environment. Through hands-on activities and discussions, educators will explore strategies for designing and facilitating student-centered learning experiences that integrate STEELS concepts. Participants will leave with practical resources and resources for implementing STEELS in their classrooms, as well as a deeper understanding of how to create engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences for all learners.
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Differentiation Strategies that Empower Learning
Description: This workshop will focus on research-based differentiation strategies that empower learners to take the driver’s seat in their learning journey. Participants will explore the principles of student-centered learning and how differentiation can be used to address diverse learning needs, promote engagement, and boost academic performance. Throughout the workshop, participants will gain insights into a variety of techniques for differentiating content, process, product, and learning environment to meet the unique needs of each learner.
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Description: Building on our initial differentiation workshop, this session will delve deeper into advanced district data-informed differentiation strategies to further empower learners. Participants will explore innovative methods to tailor instruction to diverse learning needs, enhancing engagement and academic performance. Opportunities will be provided for experienced educators to share their effective strategies, reflect on their practices, and refine their skills to create a more personalized student-centered classroom. Prerequisite: Differentiation: Strategies for Driving Success with SCL
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Level Up SCL with Instructional Technology
This workshop helps educators enhance student-centered learning by exploring AI and current educational technologies. Participants will learn strategies to integrate AI into their teaching, design AI-enhanced activities, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in education. Through interactive activities and group discussions, educators will effectively integrate technology into their teaching, fostering engagement and making informed decisions about AI in education.
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Description: ESTC is designed for K-12 educators and offers a diverse range of sessions for both elementary and secondary education, including presenter-led sessions, networking opportunities, interactive workshops, focused tracks including student-centered learning, and immersive experiences.
Registration information will be provided to those interested.
Practical Strategies for Student Engagement & Authentic Learning
Description: In this session, we’ll delve into the ways community connections can improve educational outcomes and create authentic learning experiences. By applying student-centered learning principles, we aim to cultivate supportive environments that benefit both learners and the wider community. Participants will learn practical strategies to establish collaborative partnerships.
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Description: Enhancing learner engagement is at the heart of effective teaching. In this workshop, educators will explore evidence-based strategies to create dynamic and participatory learning environments. This workshop will focus on understanding learner engagement vs. compliance, learner profiles, classroom structures and strategies that lead to lasting learning experiences, and the development of a personalized plan to implement student-centered strategies effectively.
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Take SCL to the Next Level
Description: This 2-day workshop will focus on professional learning and implementation on day one, followed by a classroom visit and debrief period on day two.
Day one will guide educators through transitioning from station rotation models to personalized learning. Participants will explore the foundations of personalized learning, build teacher and learning profiles, explore learning progressions, fostering learner agency, and exploring scalability will also be discussed. On day two, participants will visit classrooms to observe personalized learning in action. After the classroom visits, there will be a debrief period where participants can reflect on their observations, discuss practical applications, and plan actionable next steps.
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Description: This workshop will focus on collaborative student-centered learning approaches, including Project-Based Learning (PBL), Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE), and other PBL-type activities. By the end of this workshop, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a more collaborative and dynamic learning environment that puts learners at the center of their educational journey. Prerequisite: Collaboration: Practical Teamwork Strategies for SCL
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Description: Building on our initial differentiation workshop, this session will delve deeper into advanced district data-informed differentiation strategies to further empower learners. Participants will explore innovative methods to tailor instruction to diverse learning needs, enhancing engagement and academic performance. Opportunities will be provided for experienced educators to share their effective strategies, reflect on their practices, and refine their skills to create a more personalized student-centered classroom. Prerequisite: Differentiation: Strategies for Driving Success with SCL
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