Unlike other conferences that have people telling educators what to do, this conference focuses on providing perspectives on what educators can do through the framework of Culturize, by Jimmy Casas. Using these transformational pillars of behavior each of the sessions will apply perspectives on how to meet the 4 Core Values of the Culturize framework and put them into action in your schools.

How can we ensure AI tools are used in ways that support, rather than undermine, effective teaching and learning? Drawing on the framework in his book “AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders,” Tony Frontier will share practical insights and strategies rooted in recent research on AI, and decades of research on teaching and learning.

Join us for "Standards-Based Grading Unpacked," a free workshop collaboratively hosted by The FIRST Education STAGR Center and Otus. This interactive session is designed to empower schools to explore their current realities in standards-based grading, connect with peers from other districts, and chart actionable next steps for implementation.

Master the research-backed "Catch-Connect-Call Back" framework and proven strategies like distributed practice, cognitive load management, and retrieval practice that transform how students learn. Join us for this dynamic 4-hour workshop where you'll experience the same evidence-based techniques you'll implement in your classroom, turning cognitive science into practical teaching strategies that dramatically boost retention, engagement, and student achievement.

Student behavior problems are draining teacher energy and creating classroom chaos, with traditional reactive punishment approaches only leading to more frustration and repeated disruptions. This 4-hour workshop equips educators with the ASCEND approach to proactively prevent challenging behaviors and transform classroom culture from a constant battle to supportive learning environments where students thrive.

Grounded in research and real-world examples, this workshop connects seamlessly to various approaches schools have used in their grading reform journeys. It will inspire educators to embrace grading practices that prioritize clarity within student learning. This session is designed for teachers, administrators, and educational leaders ready to ignite meaningful change in their schools by aligning grading practices with their ultimate purpose: supporting every student in their learning journey.

This workshop will equip middle school and high school teachers with essential tools and strategies to support all students, including those who struggle, with reading comprehension skills, vocabulary development, fluency, and other critical, life-long literacy skills.

The Math Workshop model offers a flexible, student-centered approach to teaching that blends whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners. In this introductory session, educators will explore how this framework fosters engagement, builds confidence, and supports deep, conceptual understanding in the K–8 math classroom.

Why do students struggle with basic facts? This session explores building fluency through number sense, models, and strategies, moving beyond memorization.

Join us this fall for a high-impact virtual conference designed to help educators tackle the toughest grading challenges head-on. With powerful sessions from Rick Wormeli and Ken O’Connor, plus practical strategies from expert practitioners, you’ll leave equipped to put out grading fires and reignite your commitment to meaningful assessment.

This monthly live show series offers educators and administrators insights and practical solutions to address common resistance points—or "fires"—in grading reform.

This half-day PD session will teach teachers how to support student behavior by understanding and teaching executive function skills. Participants will learn practical strategies to implement in the classroom, such as adapting routines and procedures to promote executive function development.

Are your co-teaching models intentional—or accidental? In this interactive virtual webinar, we’ll take a deeper look at the five primary co-teaching models and explore how to select and apply them strategically. Whether you’re new to co-teaching or refining your approach, this session will help you move from simply co-existing to truly co-teaching.

Join us for "Standards-Based Grading Unpacked," a free workshop collaboratively hosted by The FIRST Education STAGR Center and Otus. This interactive session is designed to empower schools to explore their current realities in standards-based grading, connect with peers from other districts, and chart actionable next steps for implementation.

This workshop will provide the research on clarity, information on what clarity means through multiple perspectives and help them identify how they can more effectively Lead with CLARITY within their districts and buildings when it comes to learning. By the conclusion of this session, district leaders will name their CLARITY challenge and begin creating an action plan to ensure a higher sense of CLARITY within their schools going forward throughout the upcoming school year.

Whether you are a brand new coach, or a coach looking to expand your skillset, the Instructional Coaching Toolkit Series is for you! Drawing upon a variety of coaching approaches and models, this series will support coaches in learning entry points for coaching relationships. Coaches will learn how to determine the best approach for any situation they might face.

As secondary math educators, we aim to help every student reach their full potential—but the diverse needs in our classrooms can challenge traditional instructional models. In this introductory session, we’ll explore how small groups, student teams, and intentional lesson design can increase engagement, encourage discourse and inquiry, and support deeper conceptual understanding of mathematics for all learners.

This full-day interactive session with Dr. Jenni Donohoo equips school leaders with practical strategies to foster collective teacher efficacy through the five key enabling conditions: goal consensus, empowering teachers, knowledge of each other's work, embedded reflective practices, and supportive leadership. Research shows collective teacher efficacy has the highest positive impact on student achievement, and participants will develop customized implementation plans to transform their school culture and student outcomes.

During this full day session, participants will learn what collective efficacy is and why it’s important. Audience members will also examine the enabling conditions for collective efficacy along with a model for leading collective efficacy in schools.

Whether you are a brand new coach, or a coach looking to expand your skillset, the Instructional Coaching Toolkit Series is for you! Drawing upon a variety of coaching approaches and models, this series will support coaches in learning entry points for coaching relationships. Coaches will learn how to determine the best approach for any situation they might face.