Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy Overview - The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning

The Academy is designed by the internationally recognized CTTL, a teacher-led, school-based MBE research and translation center. The CTTL has an international public purpose to elevate teacher effectiveness, student achievement, and the whole child’s school experience through MBE research and strategies. We do this by using the science of learning to teach the science of learning.

The Academy is designed for preschool to collegiate teachers and school leaders within all school settings – public, charter, private, state, and international. Whatever your role and wherever you are, the Academy will:

Deepen your knowledge of Mind, Brain and Education Science (MBE) principles
Increase your understanding of Executive Functions; Mindsets; Meta-Cognition; Diversity, Equity, and Belonging; Coaching; Memory; Science of Reading and Math; Cognitive Load; Play; Motivation; Feedback; MBE translation and integration; Meta-Cognition; and Project-Based Learning
Develop your ability to translate MBE principles into everyday actions in your specific context
Leave you equipped with an MBE research-informed lens and toolkit of strategies that can be applied in many areas and to many challenges.
Connect you to an international network of MBE research-informed teachers and school leaders.
Help inform, validate, and transform your practice.

After the Academy, you will receive ongoing mentoring and programmatic support throughout the school year.

STUDENT VOICE AT THE ACADEMY

At the heart of the Academy is our commitment to transforming student learning outcomes through empowered educators who understand how the brain learns. The Academy provides practical, research-informed tools for developing students’ executive function skills and metacognitive awareness, while considering their cognitive development and emotional well-being. A unique feature of the Academy includes student voice sessions, where students themselves share insights about their learning experiences and engage directly with attending educators. This collaborative approach between educators and learners creates a more effective, engaging, and applicable learning environment for all.

Structure of the Academy

Mind, Brain & Education (MBE) Sessions

You will gain foundational knowledge in MBE topic areas, explore examples of how MBE can inform classroom practices, and learn about our streamlined action research design.

Deep Dive Sessions

You will dive into areas of your choice, such as literacy, math, memory, metacognition, feedback, executive functioning, and diversity, equity, and belonging (DEB), in sessions led by internationally acclaimed experts.

Translation Sessions

These sessions are designed to build upon your new knowledge of MBE, and help you translate MBE principles into everyday practices to address needs and opportunities in your class or school. These are small group sessions led by an experienced MBE facilitator.

Hybrid and Virtual Attendance Options

Attendees will be able to experience the Academy in person on the campus of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (MD) or virtually. Contact us to learn more about the attendee experience.

MBE STRATEGIES TOOLS

CTTL Academy Neuroscience Primer

Looking to learn, retrieve, or refresh your understanding of neuroscience, neuroanatomy, and neuroplasticity? Try our free neuroscience primer tool

CTTL MBE Placemats and Roadmap

The Academy is the ONLY place to get the Early Childhood MBE Strategies Placemat, Elementary Roadmap, and the MBE Placemat! These tools will help you translate MBE principles into everyday practices to address needs and opportunities in your class or school.

CTTL Face the MBE Facts: A Neuromyth Busting Activity

Warning: These cards will provoke your thinking and enhance your professional learning. Side effects include spirited debate and laughter.

If you have questions about the Academy, please email Jay Tilley, Client Services Manager, JTilley@thecttl.org

Testimonials

“My experience this summer at the CTTL was transformative for me. Even though I had a solid working knowledge of MBE I came away with so much more than I anticipated. I was able to take what I learned and immediately apply it to PD I am developing for my school system as well as use the knowledge I gained and connections I made to further my own deeper dive into MBE research based strategies. This was by far the most rewarding professional development I have received as an educator.”

“I enjoyed hearing from a variety of speakers on a range of topics as wee as being a part of hands-on activities,. I have never in my career had the opportunity to literally look at a brain in my hands so I can understand more about teaching, an experience they were excited to facilitate for us. “

“There are no words to truly verbalize the profound impact the training had on me and my future career. I am looking forward to ongoing mentoring provided through communication with the CTTL and multiple planned virtual meetings throughout the year clearly demonstrating the positive impact of interlacing information as an effective MBE strategy.”

Mount Vernon is so fortunate to have been a pioneering partner school with the CTTL's Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy. Our three cohorts of faculty and admin who attended the summer experiences came back full of excitement and knowledge, and they continue to share their work with others. The CTTL has made a significant contribution to the inclusion of MBE Science at our school. Also, I have benefited personally from the Neuroteach Global online lessons, and I commend you for creating such a fun and compelling learning experience.

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