THE CTTL PRESENTS

Science of Teaching and School Leadership Pre-Academy Workshop

Sunday, July 13, 2025

12-5 p.m. ET

Exclusive session with Glenn Whitman, Meg Lee, and Andrew Watson

Pre-registration required | Limited spaces available
Registration includes all materials and a working lunch

About the Science of Teaching and School Leadership Pre-Academy Workshop

Becoming a Research-Informed School or District

In an era where educational research is more accessible than ever, how can schools and districts leverage this evidence to enhance teaching, learning, achievement, growth, and the whole child’s school experience?

This interactive workshop is designed for educators and school leaders who want to bridge the gap between research and practice at scale. Participants will explore how to integrate the most promising research, strategies, and principles into their schools in a strategic, sustainable, and impactful way. Through hands-on activities, expert-led knowledge sharing, cross-educator sector discussions, and a human-centered design approach, attendees will leave equipped with practical strategies to build a culture of evidence-informed teaching and learning in their schools and districts.

Led by internationally recognized educators and researchers, this pre-Academy workshop will help you:

Identify and select promising research and strategies that align with your school or district’s mission.
Apply evidence-informed principles while considering student needs and a school or district’s strategic priorities.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement for teachers and school leaders.
Design an actionable pathway for integrating research into classroom instruction and school-wide initiatives focused on elevating student achievement, development, and growth.

Whether you are from a large district, a small independent school, or somewhere in between, this session will give you the tools to initiate or refine your journey toward becoming a research-informed school or district. Ultimately, this learning experience could be the first step to improved academic outcomes, student well-being, and professional satisfaction. This workshop will also prepare you to engage deeply with the research, principles, and strategies shared during the Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy—ensuring that your takeaways lead to meaningful, lasting change in your school or district.

Key questions this workshop will address:

Why does becoming a research-informed school or district matter, and how will it benefit student learning and well-being?
Which research findings are most relevant and impactful for your specific school or district?
What does a research-informed school or district look like in action?
How can educators and leaders balance research-informed strategies with the realities of their learning environments, school culture, and context?
How do we move beyond “trendy” educational practices to sustainable, research-informed strategies?
What frameworks and tools can help translate research into daily instructional and leadership decisions?
How can human-centered design principles guide the shift toward a research-informed culture?
What steps can educators take individually and collectively to begin or elevate their research-informed journey?

PRICING

$199

General Registration

SPEAKERS

Margaret Lee

Margaret (Meg) Lee is a forerunner in implementing evidence-informed practice in schools and districts. A public school educator in a variety of roles from teacher to professional learning specialist to school-based administrator to central executive leader for over 25 years, Meg directed induction and professional learning for a large, innovative public district that implemented evidence-informed practice and worked to ensure every educator understands how learning happens. She serves as a core teacher for learning science and advisor for professional learning at Academica University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam, is the author of Mindsets for Parents: Strategies to Encourage Growth Mindsets in Kids (2nd ed.), and has taught education and psychology courses at the graduate level. Her work in the science of learning has led her to collaborative projects with the Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning, ASCD, ISTE, and Education Writers Association. Meg is the United States ambassador for researchED.

Andrew Watson

Having taught high-school English for 20 years, Andrew Watson now translates cognitive science for teachers, students, administrators, and parents. He has partnered with schools and presented at conferences – both nationally and internationally – focusing on memory, attention, and motivation. Andrew’s three books and weekly blog explore the uses and limitations of cognitive science research in the classroom. His goal: use research to make learning easier and teaching more effective.

Glenn Whitman

Glenn is a History teacher at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (MD) where he is also the Dreyfuss Family Director for the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL). Glenn is the co-author of Neuroteach: Brain Science and the Future of Education and co-designer of Neuroteach Global®. Glenn is a former Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence Fellow and author of Dialogue with the Past: Engaging Students and Meeting Standards through Oral History as well as co-editor of Think Differently and Deeply, the international publication of the CTTL. Glenn earned his MALS from Dartmouth College and a BA from Dickinson College.

Pre-Reading to prime your brain:

“Getting on the MBE Pathway” in Volume 5 of Think Differently and Deeply

“Bringing the Science of Teaching and Learning to a Public School District’s Teachers and Administrators” (Case Study)

BECOME A PARTNER SCHOOL

When you commit to sending more than two classroom teachers and one school leader to three consecutive years of the Academy, your school is eligible to become an Academy Partner School and receive several benefits, including:

+ 60-minute MBE integration and translation consulting during each Academy Partner School year
+ Recognition on CTTL website
+ Academy Partner registration rate during a three-year commitment
+ Support in identifying and training MBE guides/leaders/campus champions
+ Discount on Neuroteach Global micro-courses
+ CTTL product advisory group membership
+ CTTL marketing of partner school accomplishments
+ One-week early notification of early registration for CTTL events
+ Two complimentary copies of the most recent volume of Think Differently & Deeply

TESTIMONIALS

Please send a huge thanks to the entire team for an amazing academy experience. It truly was one of those PD's where I felt invigorated and ready for a new school year to start! So much to think about and so many ways to lean in and have rich discussions about MBE in our school and classrooms this upcoming year. Thank you!

As part of the Academy experience since its inception, Frederick County Public Schools is pleased to serve as a pioneer satellite site! Nearly 300 FCPS teachers and leaders have learned more about their roles as brain changers as a result of their participation in the Academy experience. We’re excited to share our enthusiasm for the science of teaching and learning and host others who are ready to be on the journey to becoming evidence-informed educators with us!

“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 well 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.