Professional learning Events
Upcoming Events from the Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning
2026 CTTL SPRING WEBINAR | MARCH/APRIL 2026
Join members of our research team and guest collaborators to review the fundamentals of MBE or deep dive into a particular topic within the discipline. This is a free learning event.
The Colorado Science of Learning Institute | June 4-5, 2026
The Colorado Science of Learning Institute is a credited professional learning and development experience hosted by the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at the Kent Denver School in Colorado. This Institute is an opportunity to begin or elevate your knowledge and activation of the most promising research, strategies, principles, and mindsets in the Science of Learning. Please email info@thecttl.org with questions about registration or the attendee experience.
SCIENCE OF TEACHING AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | JULY 13-16, 2026
The Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy is a dynamic, four-day professional learning experience designed by teachers, for teachers that leverages the Science of Learning to help all students flourish and achieve their highest potential. More than a conference, this is an immersive, research-informed journey that equips educators with the most promising research, strategies, mindsets, and tools from the field of Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE).
Previous Events
2026 WINTER WEBINAR SERIES | JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, AND FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Our 2026 Winter Webinar Series brings together insights from the Science of Teaching and Learning with practical classroom strategies you can use immediately. Across three engaging evening sessions, you’ll discover why belonging isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s an evidence-informed driver of cognitive development and academic success. We’ll explore how a student’s environment influences motivation and identity formation, and why your role as an educator matters more than ever in creating optimal learning conditions. Each attendee receives a certificate for 4 hours of professional learning and development.
When Are the Teacher and Student Brains Ready for AI?
Join the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning team, along with a panel that includes Dr. Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa and Maya Bialik, as they explore how the Science of Teaching and Learning can guide the responsible, developmental, and effective integration of AI into classrooms. Discover how educators can design instruction and make pedagogical choices that leverage AI to support—not replace—the human brain and thinking hard. Participants will leave with practical, research-informed strategies and a curated collection of tools to elevate teaching, streamline workflow, and support student learning (with and without AI tools).
USA FESTIVAL OF EDUCATION | OCTOBER 4, 2025
The third installment of one of the USA’s most exciting and inspiring education events will take place in October 2025. Founded by Wellington College in 2010, the Festival of Education gathers educators from across the USA and beyond for a day of invaluable continuing professional development, discussions, and networking.