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The FIRST Educational Resources Conferences, Workshops, and Webinars are designed with the needs of educators and leaders in mind. Our presenters represent some of the premier thought leaders in education today.

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June 24-25, 2025

Culturize Institute

Unlike other conferences that have people telling educators what to do, this conference focuses on providing perspectives on what educators can do through the framework of Culturize, by Jimmy Casas. Using these transformational pillars of behavior each of the sessions will apply perspectives on how to meet the 4 Core Values of the Culturize framework and put them into action in your schools.

On-Demand

FIRST Education Math Summit: Empower Learning: Building Thinking Classrooms

Discover the transformative power of Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl and then engage in roundtable sessions designed to provide educators with the tools and insights needed to transform their classrooms into dynamic spaces where students actively engage, think critically, and take ownership of their learning journey.

April 10, 2025

Making Reassessment Work—A Practical Approach

Struggling to manage reassessment in a way that’s effective and sustainable? This interactive workshop will guide you through three key steps to create a clear, student-centered reassessment system that works for you—not against you.

April 16, 2025

Reimagining the Clock: Strategies and Insights for School Schedule Reform

If you are thinking of making changes to your school schedule, join us to learn more about scheduling!

April 17, 2025

Standards Based Grading Unpacked - Options for Gradebooks and Report Cards

Join us for "Standards-Based Grading Unpacked: Options for Gradebooks and Report Cards," a free webinar presented in collaboration with Otus, tailored specifically for school leaders eager to refine their grading systems and elevate student outcomes.

April 29, 2025

2025 Spring STAGR Conference: Challenges and Solutions Within SBG

Join us this spring for an engaging and solutions-driven virtual conference focused on overcoming the real challenges of implementing standards-based grading (SBG). Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or educational leader, this conference is designed to provide practical, actionable strategies to help you confidently navigate the complexities of SBG and drive positive change in your school or district.

May 15, 2025

FIRST Education Instructional Coaching Summit - Spring 2025

Ready to take your coaching to the next level? Join us for the Spring 2025 Instructional Coaching Summit, featuring a keynote session with Jim Knight!

June 19, 2025

Standards Based Grading Unpacked: What's Your Reality?

Join us for "Standards-Based Grading Unpacked," a free workshop collaboratively hosted by The FIRST Education STAGR Center and Otus. This interactive session is designed to empower schools to explore their current realities in standards-based grading, connect with peers from other districts, and chart actionable next steps for implementation.

July 21, 24, 28, and 29, 2025

Instructional Coaching Toolkit Series - Summer Cohort

Whether you are a brand new coach, or a coach looking to expand your skillset, the Instructional Coaching Toolkit Series is for you! Drawing upon a variety of coaching approaches and models, this series will support coaches in learning entry points for coaching relationships. Coaches will learn how to determine the best approach for any situation they might face.

Ongoing

The Fires in Grading

This monthly live show series offers educators and administrators insights and practical solutions to address common resistance points—or "fires"—in grading reform.

April 9, 2025

A Practical Guide to Developing Reading and Writing Skills While Teaching Content

It’s possible to support students’ reading and writing growth through simple, evidence-based strategies that integrate seamlessly into your curriculum. This webinar offers practical approaches to help middle and high school educators nurture these skills, ensuring that all learners can competently engage with and understand challenging academic materials.

April 15, 2025

“Help! They Don’t Know Their Facts!” Moving Beyond Memorization by Developing Fact Fluency

In this session, we will explore the difference between fluency and memorization, barriers, and how to build fact fluency through conceptual understanding and developing students’ number sense.

April 17, 2025

Building PLCs from the Ground Up

Join us for the interactive session on how to recalibrate your PLCs and build them from the ground up through the use of practical tools to ensure you maximizing the observable impact of your collaborative times. Come learn how to move your PLCs beyond frustration so educators value the time they have available to better support deeper levels of learning for ALL students.

April 23, 2025

Reframing Behavior: Innovative Approaches to Reducing Behavior Problems in Schools

Today's classrooms demand more than traditional discipline—it's time to shift our perspective. Join this dynamic, research-driven session to learn innovative strategies that transform student behavior through relationships and neuroscience.

May 14, 2025

Leading Standards-Based Grading: A Virtual Workshop for School Leaders

Navigating the transition to Standards-Based Grading can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. This interactive workshop provides practical strategies and tools to help educators and school leaders confidently implement SBG, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and build a sustainable plan for success.

June 17, 2025

Student Behavior and Executive Functioning Workshop

This half-day PD session will teach teachers how to support student behavior by understanding and teaching executive function skills. Participants will learn practical strategies to implement in the classroom, such as adapting routines and procedures to promote executive function development.

June 23, 2025

Standards Based Grading Unpacked: What's Your Reality?

Join us for "Standards-Based Grading Unpacked," a free workshop collaboratively hosted by The FIRST Education STAGR Center and Otus. This interactive session is designed to empower schools to explore their current realities in standards-based grading, connect with peers from other districts, and chart actionable next steps for implementation.

Event Registration Policies

By agreeing to the registration terms, you understand and acknowledge that this is a legal binding agreement and payment will be due in full whether you attend the event or not. If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute at no extra cost, provided that you notify us of the change at least 5 business days prior to the Event. Substitutions must be communicated by email to FIRST Educational Resources (info@firsteducation-us.com).

 

By agreeing to the registration terms,  you understand and acknowledge you can cancel your registration to this Event as long as it’s 15 business days prior to the Event, and will be refunded in full for the cost of payment received, minus a $10.00 administration fee and 3.49% of the total registration cost if you paid by Credit Card. 

 

By agreeing to the registration terms, you understand and acknowledge if you cancel less than 14 business days prior to the Event or non-attendance, you will be liable for the full cost of the registration. No reimbursements will be made for travel, accommodation or any other costs incurred by you in connection with the Event which you do not attend or cancel.

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