As we emerge from the pandemic, students need to learn to interact with each other in K-12 classrooms, rather than simply respond to the teacher's questions or individual invitations to  contribute verbally. If we want to build social capital in classrooms, it is not enough for students to wait to be called on; in a classroom with 30 students, there can be 15 discussions going on at once. That can be a bit noisy, but it gives the teacher a chance to listen-rather than talk-for several minutes. I used to think talking was teaching, but after 50 years in education, I am convinced that listening is teaching. Students who learn to communicate and collaborate will wind up in a better position to compete in the modern workplace. Join Ron Nash as he models practical strategies teachers can use immediately in classrooms. You'll pair, share, laugh, and learn in this fast-paced, high-energy session.

Recertification points will be given at the end of the PD workshop after completion of an electronic exit survey.

Teachers PreK-12, Coaches, Curriculum Leaders, and Administrators

The registration deadline is September 29, 2022.

In the registration form below, required fields are indicated with a red asterisk. Once you have submitted the registration, the person or people whom you have registered will receive a confirmation email (with registration information included) within 24 hours.

If a participant is unable to attend the workshop please let Alison Dwier-Selden This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. know as soon as possible and also if you will provide a substitute to attend in your place. She will need to know the person’s name and an email address for confirmation.

The workshop fee is $149 for each participant who is a member of a school division that is a member of VaSCL. You can check here for member divisions.

The registration fee for participants from Non-Member school divisions is $199.

VaSCL has a no refund policy for workshop registrations. In the event that a workshop is canceled by VaSCL, refunds will be made in full.

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