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Join Us for What’s Next in Authentic Learning and Leadership

Our events are more than professional development—they're opportunities to recharge, connect, and reimagine what's possible in education. Whether you're a classroom teacher or district leader, you'll leave with new ideas, actionable tools, and a renewed sense of purpose. Each experience is grounded in real-world learning and designed to support the kind of change that lasts.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0
    Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0
    Thu, Jan 08
    Zoom and Google Classroom
    Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0 and 2.0 each offer six “film festival” sessions designed to be lively, collaborative, thought-provoking, and truly uplifting. Join us for one—or both—of these powerful learning experiences by registering no later than January 5, 2026.
  • Engaging Hearts and Minds 2.0
    Engaging Hearts and Minds 2.0
    Thu, Jan 08
    Zoom and Google Classroom
    Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0 and 2.0 each offer six “film festival” sessions designed to be lively, collaborative, thought-provoking, and truly uplifting. Join us for one—or both—of these powerful learning experiences by registering no later than January 5, 2026.
  • Design Incubator with the Delaware Area Career Center at Olentangy Schools
    Design Incubator with the Delaware Area Career Center at Olentangy Schools
    Tue, Jan 20
    Lewis Center
    Explore workforce and career readiness skills across the curriculum in this unique, professional design experience for Olentangy educators!

Types of Events We Host

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Summer Institute

Our signature annual gathering brings together educators and leaders for two days of hands-on learning, inspiration, and connection. Participants leave with new tools, renewed vision, and practical strategies for making authentic learning a reality in their own schools.

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Virtual Visits

Step inside real classrooms—virtually. These dynamic Zoom-based sessions take you on a “tour” of schools putting authentic learning and leadership into practice. You’ll hear directly from teachers and administrators, see strategies in action, and leave with fresh ideas to take back to your own community.

Join us on a visit to:

Eminence ISD (KY)

Tallmadge City Schools (OH)

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Custom Workshops

We design and facilitate in-person and virtual workshops for schools, districts, and organizations across the country. Each program is tailored to your goals—whether you're building a shared vision, launching authentic learning strategies, or strengthening instructional leadership. Many of these are offered for graduate or contract hour credit.

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