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Culturize Institute
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.
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Advancing the Future of Education
Join us for FIRST 2025: Advancing the Future of Education on July 30-31, 2025, at the Culver's Family Welcome Center, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. This institute will empower educators and leaders to harness cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices, driving transformative change and preparing students for a future defined by digital innovation.
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15 Fixes for Broken Grades
Based on Ken O’Connor revised edition of “A Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades,” attendees will be guided through all 15 Fixes and provided with revised examples and iterations to ensure educators are able to move to the highest level when answering these questions.
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Spring STAGR Conference
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.
Leading for Collective Efficacy
This professional development session focuses on strengthening the relationship between principal leadership and collective teacher efficacy, demonstrating how effective leadership practices directly impact student achievement. Through an exploration of evidence-based strategies and four key sources of collective efficacy, principals will develop practical skills to enhance teacher collaboration and instructional effectiveness.
Instructional Coaching Toolkit Series
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.
Beyond Burnout: Literacy Differentiation That Works for Teachers and Students
Differentiation doesn’t have to mean endless small groups or planning multiple lessons for each class—those approaches often lead to teacher burnout. In this engaging and practical afternoon workshop, Leah Mermelstein Consulting will help you debunk common myths about differentiation in literacy instruction and replace them with effective, transferable strategies.
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.
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Math Summit
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.
Virtual PLC Institute
Whether you're new to PLCs or seeking to recalibrate your team’s approach, the PLC Institute will provide educators with powerful tools and strategies to make collaboration purposeful and impactful. Led by the FIRST Education Team, our sessions are designed to reframe the potential of PLCs, breaking away from outdated perceptions and energizing your collaborative practices. Join us to discover how to foster a positive, results-oriented PLC culture that supports growth for students and educators alike.
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.