Fisher & Frey Events

In this engaging two-day institute, educators will explore the strategies and techniques that have the most significant influence on student learning based on John Hattie’s Visible Learning research. Focusing on evidence-based practices, we will dive into the teaching methods that foster deep understanding, critical thinking, and long-term retention. Participants will learn how to implement high-impact strategies such as feedback, metacognition, and collaborative learning in their classrooms to elevate student achievement. This institute will equip teachers and leaders with practical tools to measure the effectiveness of their teaching and adapt their approaches to meet diverse student needs.

Teachers consistently name rigor among the most disliked terms in education. They may struggle with how to define it in observable and actionable ways. Many will offer that they “know it when they see it,” yet have trouble explaining it in ways that lead to improved rigor and maintaining high expectations in their classrooms. This workshop pulls back the veil on rigor as we explore misconceptions and reclaim and redefine the term as a tool for professional growth and student learning. Following the RIGOR Walk model, together we will explore Relationships, Instruction, Goals, Organization, and Relevance. Participants will identify rigor components already in their teaching repertoire, while learning new strategies to bolster their teaching practice and foster collective efficacy.

What works best to ensure learning?  The Visible Learning evidence base has the answer.  Based on over 2100 meta-analysis representing more than 300 million students, we know how to ensure that the learning experiences designed for students have an impact.  And we can document that impact.  If this appeals to you, the Visible Learning Ambassador Certification is for you.  This experience provides you the skills and knowledge to lead your colleagues on the Visible Learning journey.  We’ll explore the School Capability Assessment, the Visible Learning database, and key ideas from Visible Learning, including evidencing impact, assessment-capable visible learners who drive their own learning, and the role of feedback in the learning process.

Congratulations!  You’ve hired new teachers and they are excited to get started. Now you must support them and help them develop into amazing educators who have a significant impact on student learning.  We have the tools you need to do just that.  This certification provides you with the system necessary to ensure that new teachers feel supported and develop a strong set of skills.  We’ll provide you with training materials and supplies including videos to engage new teachers in their continued learning.  We focus on creating a learning climate, planning and assessing learning, designing and delivering instruction, and effective instructional strategies that have a significant impact on learning.  In addition, we have developed cycles of learning for new teachers and give you all of the forms, PowerPoints, tools, and checklists to implement a comprehensive induction program.

It’s never too late to build the skills necessary to find joy in reading and learning. Armed with equity, empathy, evidence-based research and practical application, literacy experts Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey along with Kierstan Barbee, Sarah Ortega, and Aida Rotell will address this critical need head on, and provide classroom practices teachers can use with the whole class or with small groups to integrate reading support seamlessly with grade-level content learning.

This professional development opportunity is designed to delve into principles and practices of grading with integrity to elevate the grading process and promote genuine learning environments. Discussions include the importance of grading with integrity, analysis of current grading systems’ challenges, and exploration of reform efforts such as standards-based and competency-based grading. Participants will craft meaningful grading statements and consider how nonachievement factors play a role in the grading process. Be equipped with practical insights and tools to implement better grading and reporting policies aligned with educational goals. This transformative journal toward grading with honesty, transparency, and equity. 

This two-day Impactful Instructional Leadership: Integrating Credibility & R.I.G.O.R. for Excellence Certification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques that will enable you to lead instructional improvement in your school system.  Based on the Rigor Walk tool, instructional leaders will analyze learning environments to ensure that observable factors related to rigor are present and developed. The certification hones instructional leaders’ skills in analyzing trends in both teaching and learning and using that analysis to deliver quality professional learning and coaching, with the goal of creating change.  Leading this change requires that instructional leaders develop and maintain their credibility and hone their instructional leadership toolkit. 

This interdisciplinary conference will explore the “Science of Learning” and ways to use evidence-based strategies to transform teaching, assessments, reading, EdTech, and leadership. Learn ways to improve student memory and learning; cultivate curiosity and foster innovation and exploration; transform teaching through effective and sustainable practices; rethink student assessment, feedback, and grades; leverage emerging technologies and learning spaces; improve reading and literacy; and empower school leaders for the future.

Note: Doug is a presenter in Innovate EdTech: Leveraging Tools & Spaces for Engagement

This two-day certification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques that will enable you deliver effective Teacher Clarity Playbook trainings in your school system.

The session will be an opportunity for participants to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on practical, powerful, and effective ways teachers can use this technology in the classroom. Participants will first engage in developing a working knowledge around AI for education including everything from its capabilities to available platforms to responsible use for both teachers and students.

The PLC+ Certification is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and techniques needed to support delivery of PLC+ professional learning in their schools. As a result of PLC+ certification, participants will be prepared to support and lead teams in engaging in collegial inquiry where members share knowledge, observe one another, analyze evidence of student learning, and capitalize and celebrate the collective expertise that exists with the team.

We'll take a critical look at PLCs and how to harness the power of collaborative efficacy and collective responsibility. Doug and Nancy will discuss the latest research and explore the PLC+ comprehensive method of engaging in a cycle of learning through inquiry to improve evidence, effective decision-making, and individual and collective student and teacher learning.

Congratulations!  You’ve hired new teachers and they are excited to get started. Now you must support them and help them develop into amazing educators who have a significant impact on student learning.  We have the tools you need to do just that.  This certification provides you with the system necessary to ensure that new teachers feel supported and develop a strong set of skills.  We’ll provide you with training materials and supplies including videos to engage new teachers in their continued learning.  We focus on creating a learning climate, planning and assessing learning, designing and delivering instruction, and effective instructional strategies that have a significant impact on learning.  In addition, we have developed cycles of learning for new teachers and give you all of the forms, PowerPoints, tools, and checklists to implement a comprehensive induction program.

This two-day Impactful Instructional Leadership: Integrating Credibility & R.I.G.O.R. for Excellence Certification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques that will enable you to lead instructional improvement in your school system.  Based on the Rigor Walk tool, instructional leaders will analyze learning environments to ensure that observable factors related to rigor are present and developed. The certification hones instructional leaders’ skills in analyzing trends in both teaching and learning and using that analysis to deliver quality professional learning and coaching, with the goal of creating change.  Leading this change requires that instructional leaders develop and maintain their credibility and hone their instructional leadership toolkit. 

The PLC+ Certification is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and techniques needed to support delivery of PLC+ professional learning in their schools. As a result of PLC+ certification, participants will be prepared to support and lead teams in engaging in collegial inquiry where members share knowledge, observe one another, analyze evidence of student learning, and capitalize and celebrate the collective expertise that exists with the team.

This two-day certification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques that will enable you deliver effective Teacher Clarity Playbook trainings in your school system.

This two-day certification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques that will enable you deliver effective Teacher Clarity Playbook trainings in your school system. See Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey in action at their school during classroom observations as a part of this certification!