Sessions

Sustainable, second-order change in schools starts with a strong Destination Vision for Instruction that ignites passion and paints a clear picture of what the future can hold.
Learn strategies to inspire self-accountability and positively influence others to do the same, creating a school culture rooted in shared responsibility and growth.
In this session, teachers will explore innovative methods to adapt instruction and design tasks that meet the diverse needs of all learners during the learning process.
In this session, participants will learn how to effectively use the developmental scale within the Focused Teacher Evaluation Model to identify actionable coaching points to help teachers progress to the next level in their practice.
This presentation explores the exciting potential of Artificial intelligence to empower educators and unlock new possibilities for student learning. The participants will dive into the practical applications of AI in the classroom, from personalized instruction and automated grading to data-driven insights and engaging learning experiences.
As an Applied Research Center, we understand the critical role that data plays in driving strategic decision-making. Without thorough analysis of Instructional Evaluation data, evaluation systems risk being seen as mere compliance tools, rather than serving as growth-oriented models designed to build capacity and improve teaching, learning, and student achievement.
You have questions, we have answers! This open forum session is a great opportunity for new and experienced Marzano evaluation users to learn more about the models, the IE Observation platform, and anything Marzano (or anything Marzano eval)! Note: iObservation is now IE Observation.
In this session, learn how to make the intentional shift to using more leading data in a continuous improvement cycle to increase student achievement.
This session focuses on moving beyond traditional worksheets to foster visible student thinking through effective collaboration and the Model of Instruction (MOI).
Learn how to create a safe and supportive environment where students feel empowered to express their ideas, ask questions, and engage deeply in collaborative dialogue.
In this session we will explore practical strategies to create a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages young learners to express their ideas, listen to their peers and engage in meaningful discussions.
In this session you will acquire tools that will help you track group and individual learning outcomes as students engage in rigorous academic discourse, summarize and synthesize their learning, and engage in student-led teaming. (This top session from BE2024 is back by popular demand)
Award-winning leader and school turnaround expert Hamish Brewer (aka the Tattooed Skateboarding Principal) knows what it means to come from a home disrupted by poverty, addiction, and family dysfunction.
Join trailblazing visionary Liz Dozier as she explores the critical role adults play in shaping the environments where students and staff thrive.
In this session you will learn how to be coach for your leadership team and teachers. Learn how to craft and plan for meaningful conversations by using the MOI Implementation Progression to building teacher capacity through feedback.
Learn how to modify questions and assignments from adopted curriculum resources to create tasks that students are eager to dive into with their teams.
Learn how to utilize the framework to design and launch highly effective Teacher-Led Teams to deepen implementation of the Model of Instruction.
In this session, you'll learn how to use insights from the Implementation Dashboard to guide your coaching strategies and provide targeted, impactful support.
This interactive session is designed for educators eager to enhance their teaching practices by creating rich mathematical experiences where students actively grapple with concepts and work together to solve problems.
This session will empower teachers to create dynamic, rigorously designed lessons within a unit that evolve from direct instruction to complex learning.
In this session, participants will learn how to create tasks that require students to rely on one another's strengths, encouraging meaningful teamwork and accountability.
This session is designed for teachers and leaders who want to get more out of every lesson by ensuring students are not just busy but are producing evidence of learning/thinking at the cognitive demand of the grade level standards without over scaffolding or lowering the rigor of the standard.
This practical session will focus on how to create and utilize an Action Board as a powerful tool for driving continuous improvement in your school.
This session provides actionable insights to help educators transform conversations into powerful tools for deeper learning. 
Explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education in this forward-thinking session designed for educators eager to innovate their teaching practices.
This engaging session will explore the transformative benefits of cultivating a collaborative learning environment where students take the reins of their own learning.
This session will offer practical strategies for implementing Learning Targets and Success Criteria so students are equipped with the tools and knowledge to guide their own educational journey.
Discover how well-structured lesson plans contribute to effective teaching and improved student outcomes.
This session is designed for educators who want to learn how to support students without removing the opportunity for them to engage in productive struggle.
In this session, we'll explore strategies for providing meaningful, ongoing support outside formal coaching meetings.
This session will focus on how to identify, support, and strategically leverage these early champions to inspire and motivate others.
This session will explore practical strategies to help teachers become more open to feedback from a coach and motivated to improve their practice.
In this session, we'll explore the transformative power of questioning as a coaching tool.
This session will guide participants through the process of leading teacher teams in collaborative planning.
Learn how to get started on your school improvement journey by identifying your school's biggest area of need and how to create a sense of urgency for change.
Ready to refine your school’s data strategy? This session will help leaders identify key data types and practices that directly impact decision-making and student outcomes.
During this interactive session, you’ll discover how to connect Focused Teacher Evaluation Model elements to offer actionable feedback, shift the focus from evaluation to growth, and motivate teachers.
Join this session to explore the Dashboard and learn strategies for finding, analyzing, and using the powerful data within it to drive your leadership team's agile processes towards school improvement.
This interactive session equips teachers with practical strategies, tools, and examples to seamlessly integrate formative assessments into both play-based and structured environments.
Join author Deana Senn for a conversation on how to create a classroom culture of engagement, rigor, and agency for all students.
This session equips teachers with the tools and strategies needed to plan meaningful student activities that align with learning targets and to effectively analyze student evidence to inform future instruction.
We'll explore in depth how to plan tasks that tackle the full scope of a standard, enabling instructors and leaders to know when students have achieved mastery.
This session will focus on Marzano's Taxonomy "Knowledge Utilization" level, and how educators can leverage this framework to design tasks that encourage students to apply learning targets and concepts meaningfully.
Most of us grew up hearing, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!" We've been told since childhood how to mind what we say and not hurt the feelings of others.
This workshop is designed for educators, special education professionals, and support staff who are eager to create an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all students.
What makes a group of individuals a TEAM? Beyond that, what makes a team effective? Explore the components of Effective Teams in this introductory session to the framework and start making plans to strengthen your own school leadership team.
Through interactive discussions and practical examples, we will explore each step in the change process, highlighting the critical importance of each phase and the potential pitfalls that can arise if any step is overlooked.
This session is designed to help teachers maximize the impact of learning by diving deep into the Focused Teacher Evaluation Model "Conditions for Learning" elements.
This session will focus on incorporating accessibility options into lesson tasks to meet the varying language needs of all learners.
In this session, we will delve into the common pitfalls that schools encounter when utilizing action boards and equip you with the tools needed to enhance your approach.
This session is designed for current and interested administrators seeking a balanced approach to teacher evaluation that emphasizes both measurement and professional growth.
Great teaching begins with great planning! If you are a new teacher looking to build and sharpen your planning skills, this session is designed to support your growth and confidence in the classroom.
This session will explore how creating and adhering to an intentional coaching schedule can maximize impact, foster accountability, and ensure that coaching supports are timely and effective.
Join this interactive 'make-and-take' session to leverage your curriculum resources into powerful, standards-aligned tasks using MOI 101 tools and structures.
Join this interactive 'make-and-take' session to leverage your curriculum resources into powerful, standards-aligned tasks using MOI 201 tools and structures.
Join this interactive 'make-and-take' session to leverage your curriculum resources into powerful, standards-aligned tasks using MOI 301 tools and structures.
The session will include interactive discussions and hands-on activities to facilitate understanding and practical application of MOI 101 resources.
This session explores various MOI 201 resources, focusing on their purpose, the rationale behind their use, and implementation strategies.
In this session, we'll explore the transformative power of questioning as a coaching tool.
This dynamic session is designed for educators eager to integrate effective instructional strategies with engaging STEM practices, creating a rich learning experience that fosters curiosity and critical thinking in students
This session is designed specifically for school leaders who want to reclaim control over their time and prioritize the tasks that truly matter.
In this session, we'll explore the art of rapid feedback, working urgently to notice and address gaps in the moment to ensure students leave your classroom with new learning.
Join us for a session designed for school leaders to recognize the importance of knowing how components of adult motivation and structured autonomy bleed into the success all teachers achieve with their students.
In this session, you will learn how to identify potential funders, how to apply for grants, and how to engage with philanthropies as partners in education.
This session will dive into practical approaches for closing the achievement gap and achieving equity in special education. Participants will gain valuable insights for teachers.
In this session, you’ll discover strategies to transform your sprint planning from good to great, ensuring your team is more focused, collaborative, and productive than ever.
In this session, we'll dive into specific structures and routines that advance and strengthen skills like self-regulation and individual accountability at each level of the IE Model.
In this session we will explore the definition of agency, the role basic psychological needs play in developing agency, and the leader practices that lay the foundation for agency to thrive.
Learn 3 steps to making the Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model easy for teachers and observers alike. Teachers and Coaches will leave this session with great ideas that will not only enhance daily teaching but will increase student achievement in the process!
How do you transition a school from a traditional, teacher-led model to one that empowers learners through student agency? Join Principal Aaron Ford to learn about the two-year journey Audubon Elementary has undertaken to foundationally change the teaching and learning experiences in their school.
We will explore how prioritizing the text itself can lead to deeper comprehension and richer dialogue among students.
In this session, you will gain knowledge and tools to help shift your student-led teaming from students merely working in groups to true interdependent teaming.
This highly interactive session models practical strategies for sparking student engagement.
This workshop is designed for educators who aim to create a nurturing yet challenging learning environment. Participants will explore how student-centered, team-based learning fosters social-emotional growth while enhancing academic performance.
Learn the science of successful large-scale adoption of Redesigned Tier 1 Instruction where every school and every classroom provides every student with rigorous and engaging deeper learning experiences.
Join us to learn about new findings from the Applied Research Center on the impact of leadership styles.
Join us for a transformative session designed for current and aspiring school leaders who seek to enhance their leadership skills and drive meaningful change within their schools.
Discover how Marzano’s Focused Teacher Evaluation Model can revolutionize your approach to supporting teacher growth and driving student success.
This session is ideal for teachers who want to improve their ability to respond to student needs in real time and close achievement gaps through intentional, data-driven lesson planning.
This session is designed to help you effectively utilize this data to inform your planning and drive meaningful improvements.
Learn strategies to inspire self-accountability and positively influence others to do the same, creating a school culture rooted in shared responsibility and growth.
In this session, teachers will explore innovative methods to adapt instruction and design tasks that meet the diverse needs of all learners during the learning process.
This presentation explores the exciting potential of Artificial intelligence to empower educators and unlock new possibilities for student learning. The participants will dive into the practical applications of AI in the classroom, from personalized instruction and automated grading to data-driven insights and engaging learning experiences.
You have questions, we have answers! This open forum session is a great opportunity for new and experienced Marzano evaluation users to learn more about the models, the IE Observation platform, and anything Marzano (or anything Marzano eval)! Note: iObservation is now IE Observation.
Award-winning leader and school turnaround expert Hamish Brewer (aka the Tattooed Skateboarding Principal) knows what it means to come from a home disrupted by poverty, addiction, and family dysfunction.
Join trailblazing visionary Liz Dozier as she explores the critical role adults play in shaping the environments where students and staff thrive.
This session is designed for teachers and leaders who want to get more out of every lesson by ensuring students are not just busy but are producing evidence of learning/thinking at the cognitive demand of the grade level standards without over scaffolding or lowering the rigor of the standard.
Discover how well-structured lesson plans contribute to effective teaching and improved student outcomes.
This interactive session equips teachers with practical strategies, tools, and examples to seamlessly integrate formative assessments into both play-based and structured environments.
This session will focus on Marzano's Taxonomy "Knowledge Utilization" level, and how educators can leverage this framework to design tasks that encourage students to apply learning targets and concepts meaningfully.
The session will include interactive discussions and hands-on activities to facilitate understanding and practical application of MOI 101 resources.
This session explores various MOI 201 resources, focusing on their purpose, the rationale behind their use, and implementation strategies.
In this session, we'll explore the transformative power of questioning as a coaching tool.
In this session, you will learn how to identify potential funders, how to apply for grants, and how to engage with philanthropies as partners in education.
This session will dive into practical approaches for closing the achievement gap and achieving equity in special education. Participants will gain valuable insights for teachers.
Learn 3 steps to making the Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model easy for teachers and observers alike. Teachers and Coaches will leave this session with great ideas that will not only enhance daily teaching but will increase student achievement in the process!
How do you transition a school from a traditional, teacher-led model to one that empowers learners through student agency? Join Principal Aaron Ford to learn about the two-year journey Audubon Elementary has undertaken to foundationally change the teaching and learning experiences in their school.
This highly interactive session models practical strategies for sparking student engagement.
This workshop is designed for educators who aim to create a nurturing yet challenging learning environment. Participants will explore how student-centered, team-based learning fosters social-emotional growth while enhancing academic performance.
Sustainable, second-order change in schools starts with a strong Destination Vision for Instruction that ignites passion and paints a clear picture of what the future can hold.
This session focuses on moving beyond traditional worksheets to foster visible student thinking through effective collaboration and the Model of Instruction (MOI).
Learn how to create a safe and supportive environment where students feel empowered to express their ideas, ask questions, and engage deeply in collaborative dialogue.
In this session we will explore practical strategies to create a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages young learners to express their ideas, listen to their peers and engage in meaningful discussions.
In this session you will acquire tools that will help you track group and individual learning outcomes as students engage in rigorous academic discourse, summarize and synthesize their learning, and engage in student-led teaming. (This top session from BE2024 is back by popular demand)
Learn how to modify questions and assignments from adopted curriculum resources to create tasks that students are eager to dive into with their teams.
This interactive session is designed for educators eager to enhance their teaching practices by creating rich mathematical experiences where students actively grapple with concepts and work together to solve problems.
This session will empower teachers to create dynamic, rigorously designed lessons within a unit that evolve from direct instruction to complex learning.
In this session, participants will learn how to create tasks that require students to rely on one another's strengths, encouraging meaningful teamwork and accountability.
This session provides actionable insights to help educators transform conversations into powerful tools for deeper learning. 
Explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education in this forward-thinking session designed for educators eager to innovate their teaching practices.
This engaging session will explore the transformative benefits of cultivating a collaborative learning environment where students take the reins of their own learning.
This session will offer practical strategies for implementing Learning Targets and Success Criteria so students are equipped with the tools and knowledge to guide their own educational journey.
This session is designed for educators who want to learn how to support students without removing the opportunity for them to engage in productive struggle.
This session will guide participants through the process of leading teacher teams in collaborative planning.
Join author Deana Senn for a conversation on how to create a classroom culture of engagement, rigor, and agency for all students.
This session equips teachers with the tools and strategies needed to plan meaningful student activities that align with learning targets and to effectively analyze student evidence to inform future instruction.
We'll explore in depth how to plan tasks that tackle the full scope of a standard, enabling instructors and leaders to know when students have achieved mastery.
Most of us grew up hearing, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!" We've been told since childhood how to mind what we say and not hurt the feelings of others.
This workshop is designed for educators, special education professionals, and support staff who are eager to create an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all students.
This session is designed to help teachers maximize the impact of learning by diving deep into the Focused Teacher Evaluation Model "Conditions for Learning" elements.
This session will focus on incorporating accessibility options into lesson tasks to meet the varying language needs of all learners.
Great teaching begins with great planning! If you are a new teacher looking to build and sharpen your planning skills, this session is designed to support your growth and confidence in the classroom.
Join this interactive 'make-and-take' session to leverage your curriculum resources into powerful, standards-aligned tasks using MOI 101 tools and structures.
Join this interactive 'make-and-take' session to leverage your curriculum resources into powerful, standards-aligned tasks using MOI 201 tools and structures.
Join this interactive 'make-and-take' session to leverage your curriculum resources into powerful, standards-aligned tasks using MOI 301 tools and structures.
This dynamic session is designed for educators eager to integrate effective instructional strategies with engaging STEM practices, creating a rich learning experience that fosters curiosity and critical thinking in students
In this session, we'll explore the art of rapid feedback, working urgently to notice and address gaps in the moment to ensure students leave your classroom with new learning.
In this session, we'll dive into specific structures and routines that advance and strengthen skills like self-regulation and individual accountability at each level of the IE Model.
We will explore how prioritizing the text itself can lead to deeper comprehension and richer dialogue among students.
In this session, you will gain knowledge and tools to help shift your student-led teaming from students merely working in groups to true interdependent teaming.
This session is ideal for teachers who want to improve their ability to respond to student needs in real time and close achievement gaps through intentional, data-driven lesson planning.
In this session, participants will learn how to effectively use the developmental scale within the Focused Teacher Evaluation Model to identify actionable coaching points to help teachers progress to the next level in their practice.
This session focuses on moving beyond traditional worksheets to foster visible student thinking through effective collaboration and the Model of Instruction (MOI).
In this session, you'll learn how to use insights from the Implementation Dashboard to guide your coaching strategies and provide targeted, impactful support.
This interactive session is designed for educators eager to enhance their teaching practices by creating rich mathematical experiences where students actively grapple with concepts and work together to solve problems.
In this session, participants will learn how to create tasks that require students to rely on one another's strengths, encouraging meaningful teamwork and accountability.
This session provides actionable insights to help educators transform conversations into powerful tools for deeper learning. 
In this session, we'll explore strategies for providing meaningful, ongoing support outside formal coaching meetings.
This session will focus on how to identify, support, and strategically leverage these early champions to inspire and motivate others.
This session will explore practical strategies to help teachers become more open to feedback from a coach and motivated to improve their practice.
In this session, we'll explore the transformative power of questioning as a coaching tool.
This session will guide participants through the process of leading teacher teams in collaborative planning.
During this interactive session, you’ll discover how to connect Focused Teacher Evaluation Model elements to offer actionable feedback, shift the focus from evaluation to growth, and motivate teachers.
Join author Deana Senn for a conversation on how to create a classroom culture of engagement, rigor, and agency for all students.
This session is designed for current and interested administrators seeking a balanced approach to teacher evaluation that emphasizes both measurement and professional growth.
This session will explore how creating and adhering to an intentional coaching schedule can maximize impact, foster accountability, and ensure that coaching supports are timely and effective.
As an Applied Research Center, we understand the critical role that data plays in driving strategic decision-making. Without thorough analysis of Instructional Evaluation data, evaluation systems risk being seen as mere compliance tools, rather than serving as growth-oriented models designed to build capacity and improve teaching, learning, and student achievement.
In this session, learn how to make the intentional shift to using more leading data in a continuous improvement cycle to increase student achievement.
In this session you will learn how to be coach for your leadership team and teachers. Learn how to craft and plan for meaningful conversations by using the MOI Implementation Progression to building teacher capacity through feedback.
Learn how to utilize the framework to design and launch highly effective Teacher-Led Teams to deepen implementation of the Model of Instruction.
This practical session will focus on how to create and utilize an Action Board as a powerful tool for driving continuous improvement in your school.
This session will focus on how to identify, support, and strategically leverage these early champions to inspire and motivate others.
Learn how to get started on your school improvement journey by identifying your school's biggest area of need and how to create a sense of urgency for change.
Ready to refine your school’s data strategy? This session will help leaders identify key data types and practices that directly impact decision-making and student outcomes.
Join this session to explore the Dashboard and learn strategies for finding, analyzing, and using the powerful data within it to drive your leadership team's agile processes towards school improvement.
What makes a group of individuals a TEAM? Beyond that, what makes a team effective? Explore the components of Effective Teams in this introductory session to the framework and start making plans to strengthen your own school leadership team.
Through interactive discussions and practical examples, we will explore each step in the change process, highlighting the critical importance of each phase and the potential pitfalls that can arise if any step is overlooked.
In this session, we will delve into the common pitfalls that schools encounter when utilizing action boards and equip you with the tools needed to enhance your approach.
This session is designed specifically for school leaders who want to reclaim control over their time and prioritize the tasks that truly matter.
Join us for a session designed for school leaders to recognize the importance of knowing how components of adult motivation and structured autonomy bleed into the success all teachers achieve with their students.
In this session, you’ll discover strategies to transform your sprint planning from good to great, ensuring your team is more focused, collaborative, and productive than ever.
In this session we will explore the definition of agency, the role basic psychological needs play in developing agency, and the leader practices that lay the foundation for agency to thrive.
Learn the science of successful large-scale adoption of Redesigned Tier 1 Instruction where every school and every classroom provides every student with rigorous and engaging deeper learning experiences.
Join us to learn about new findings from the Applied Research Center on the impact of leadership styles.
Join us for a transformative session designed for current and aspiring school leaders who seek to enhance their leadership skills and drive meaningful change within their schools.
Discover how Marzano’s Focused Teacher Evaluation Model can revolutionize your approach to supporting teacher growth and driving student success.
This session is designed to help you effectively utilize this data to inform your planning and drive meaningful improvements.
Sustainable, second-order change in schools starts with a strong Destination Vision for Instruction that ignites passion and paints a clear picture of what the future can hold.
In this session, participants will learn how to effectively use the developmental scale within the Focused Teacher Evaluation Model to identify actionable coaching points to help teachers progress to the next level in their practice.
As an Applied Research Center, we understand the critical role that data plays in driving strategic decision-making. Without thorough analysis of Instructional Evaluation data, evaluation systems risk being seen as mere compliance tools, rather than serving as growth-oriented models designed to build capacity and improve teaching, learning, and student achievement.
In this session, learn how to make the intentional shift to using more leading data in a continuous improvement cycle to increase student achievement.
In this session you will learn how to be coach for your leadership team and teachers. Learn how to craft and plan for meaningful conversations by using the MOI Implementation Progression to building teacher capacity through feedback.
Learn how to utilize the framework to design and launch highly effective Teacher-Led Teams to deepen implementation of the Model of Instruction.
This session will empower teachers to create dynamic, rigorously designed lessons within a unit that evolve from direct instruction to complex learning.
This practical session will focus on how to create and utilize an Action Board as a powerful tool for driving continuous improvement in your school.
This session will focus on how to identify, support, and strategically leverage these early champions to inspire and motivate others.
Learn how to get started on your school improvement journey by identifying your school's biggest area of need and how to create a sense of urgency for change.
Ready to refine your school’s data strategy? This session will help leaders identify key data types and practices that directly impact decision-making and student outcomes.
During this interactive session, you’ll discover how to connect Focused Teacher Evaluation Model elements to offer actionable feedback, shift the focus from evaluation to growth, and motivate teachers.
Join this session to explore the Dashboard and learn strategies for finding, analyzing, and using the powerful data within it to drive your leadership team's agile processes towards school improvement.
Most of us grew up hearing, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!" We've been told since childhood how to mind what we say and not hurt the feelings of others.
What makes a group of individuals a TEAM? Beyond that, what makes a team effective? Explore the components of Effective Teams in this introductory session to the framework and start making plans to strengthen your own school leadership team.
Through interactive discussions and practical examples, we will explore each step in the change process, highlighting the critical importance of each phase and the potential pitfalls that can arise if any step is overlooked.
This session is designed to help teachers maximize the impact of learning by diving deep into the Focused Teacher Evaluation Model "Conditions for Learning" elements.
In this session, we will delve into the common pitfalls that schools encounter when utilizing action boards and equip you with the tools needed to enhance your approach.
This session is designed for current and interested administrators seeking a balanced approach to teacher evaluation that emphasizes both measurement and professional growth.
This session is designed specifically for school leaders who want to reclaim control over their time and prioritize the tasks that truly matter.
Join us for a session designed for school leaders to recognize the importance of knowing how components of adult motivation and structured autonomy bleed into the success all teachers achieve with their students.
In this session, you’ll discover strategies to transform your sprint planning from good to great, ensuring your team is more focused, collaborative, and productive than ever.
In this session we will explore the definition of agency, the role basic psychological needs play in developing agency, and the leader practices that lay the foundation for agency to thrive.
Join us to learn about new findings from the Applied Research Center on the impact of leadership styles.
Join us for a transformative session designed for current and aspiring school leaders who seek to enhance their leadership skills and drive meaningful change within their schools.
Discover how Marzano’s Focused Teacher Evaluation Model can revolutionize your approach to supporting teacher growth and driving student success.
This session is designed to help you effectively utilize this data to inform your planning and drive meaningful improvements.