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Join us at the ALL MEANS ALL Institute, where we highlight the critical partnership between general and special educators to move beyond labels in addressing the pressing issue of the achievement gap among students in the United States. With over 7.3 million K–12 students qualifying for special education services, this challenge demands urgent attention and collaborative action.

Join us at the ALL MEANS ALL Institute, where we highlight the critical partnership between general and special educators to move beyond labels in addressing the pressing issue of the achievement gap among students in the United States. With over 7.3 million K–12 students qualifying for special education services, this challenge demands urgent attention and collaborative action.

Join us at the Effective Instruction Institute to elevate your instructional practices and boost student achievement! Effective Tier 1 instruction allows students to thrive while minimizing the need for additional support. By mastering grade-level essential standards, students build a solid academic foundation that supports lifelong learning. At the Effective Instruction Institute, teachers will sharpen their instructional skills to ensure student achievement. Learn how to support students to and through proficiency by attending the Effective Instruction Institute.

In this full-day workshop, a Solution Tree expert will offer research-backed tools and tips for motivating and engaging all students. This workshop will equip teachers with time-tested and innovative strategies that reinvigorate their passion for teaching, allowing them to not only be highly effective but also happy.

In this session, participants will explore innovative strategies and practical tools designed to challenge advanced learners through extended and personalized learning opportunities. Attendees will examine how flexible grouping, tiered assignments, and student choice can transform their classrooms into dynamic spaces that promote deep engagement and continuous learning. By embedding these strategies into their PLC processes, participants will leave equipped to elevate their team's impact on all students.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing education, empowering teachers to work more efficiently and effectively while opening new learning pathways for students. From creating differentiated content to streamlining planning for instruction and intervention, AI offers endless opportunities to enhance the work of K12 teachers and collaborative teams. However, these tools also bring challenges and limitations that educators must navigate thoughtfully.

At this professional learning event, you and your team will discover the practical steps needed to harness your collective power and make strong collaborative practices a priority across your school or district.

During this 1-Day Workshop, participants will gain strategies for how to build better parent engagement and collaboration with your school community to better support all of your students. Each participant will learn about a “Parentship” and how to purposely build a guiding coalition to move this work forward in their schools. Participants will also be given several easy-to-implement strategies for their own collaborative teams and school communities along with time and tools to think through that process.