Event details
Wednesday, October 30th to Wednesday, November 13th 2024
All dates |
Wednesday, October 30 Wednesday, November 13 |
Location | Zoom |
Available to | Faculty / Staff, Alumni / Friends, General Public, Students |
Practical, Research-Based Strategies
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Session 1
October 30, 2024, 3:30 – 4:30 PM PT
This session will cover findings from recent research, highlight practical strategies that educators can implement immediately, and share resources to support implementation and further professional learning.
Session 2
November 13, 2024, 3:30 – 4:30 PM PT
This session will give participants an opportunity to discuss implementing evidence-based strategies in the classroom with peers and a Bay Area educator who has worked closely with the research team.