Fisher & Frey Events

Teacher clarity is both a method and a mindset, and it has an impressive effect size of 0.84. The concept is not new; it’s just yet to be implemented in ways that ensure students know what they are learning, why they are learning it, and how they will know that they have learned.  When students have answers to these questions, they are much more likely to take increased responsibility for their learning and eventually drive their learning.  Imagine classrooms and schools in which students can explain their current level of performance and where they are going next in their learning journeys.  These places ensure that students select learning tools, monitor their progress, seek feedback, and teach others.  Without clarity in learning, students’ ability to drive their learning (or take responsibility for their learning) is compromised.  Join us as we take teacher clarity to the next level.

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!

This workshop focuses on implementing effective formative assessment strategies in the classroom. Participants will learn how to create optimal conditions for formative assessment, align assessments with learning intentions, and utilize various techniques such as universal response, Teach Back, and peer assessments. The workshop also addresses performance and confirmative assessments, providing educators with a comprehensive toolkit to enhance their assessment practices.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.