Pre-Conference Leadership Workshop: July 13, 2025
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Exclusive session with Glenn Whitman, Meg Lee, and Andrew Watson Limited to 30-40 participants Focus: Becoming a Research-Informed School/District Leader
Day 1: Foundations & Neuroscience (July 14)
Morning Highlights:
- 🧠 Signature Brain Dissection Workshop – Hands-on exploration of neuroanatomy
- 🔬 Neuroplasticity Deep Dive – Understanding how learning changes the brain
- 🛠️ Research-to-Practice Tools Workshop – Practical MBE strategies for immediate classroom use
Afternoon Focus:
- 👥 Collaborative Translation Groups – Turn theory into practice with colleagues
- 🎯 Expert-Led Deep Dive Sessions – Choose your specialized track
Day 2: Student Voice & Implementation (July 15)
Morning Highlights:
- 🗣️ Student Panel: Real Voices, Real Impact – Learn directly from students
- 📊 Evidence-Based Learning Strategies Workshop
- 💡 Innovation Labs – Design thinking for classroom challenges
Afternoon Focus:
- 🔄 Translation Groups – Building implementation roadmaps
- 🎯 Specialized Deep Dive Sessions – Advanced strategy development
Day 3: Advanced Applications (July 16)
Morning Highlights:
- 🧪 Research Lab – Testing and debunking neuromyths
- 📈 Evidence-Informed Strategies Workshop
- 🎯 Advanced MBE Implementation
Afternoon Focus:
- 🔄 Translation Groups – Refining implementation plans
- 🎯 Expert Deep Dive Sessions – Specialized topics
Day 4: Integration & Future Planning (July 17)
Morning Highlights:
- 🔮 Next Steps, Future-Forward Planning Sessions
- 🗣️ Student-Teacher Partnership Workshop
Afternoon Focus:
- 🎨 Innovation Gallery Walk – Showcase of implementation plans
- 🎓 Final Deep Dive – Bringing it all together
- 🌟 Celebration of Learning – Community sharing, closings and connections
Daily Features:
- Strategic brain breaks for optimal learning
- Networking opportunities with global educators
- Expert facilitation and support
- Virtual participant engagement activities
- Translation group mentoring
Note: Virtual attendees will have dedicated materials and interactive sessions designed for online engagement. All times are Eastern Time (ET).