Event Calendar

Description

Join us for a special two-day session provides educators with the knowledge and tools needed to implement the William & Mary Language Arts curriculum, designed for gifted learners. The session emphasizes the curriculum’s focus on critical thinking, literary analysis, and authentic problem-solving to engage advanced students.

Dates & Times: Tues, Aug 4, 2026 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CT 
                           Thurs, Aug 6, 2026 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CT
                           Teacher Q&A & Strategy Session: Wed, Sept 16, 5:30–6:30 PM CT
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Cost: $400/person for 4 hours of training + Q&A session. The registration fee is non-refundable.
Deadline to register: July 17, 2026. This form may close early if seats become full.
Limited Seating: 25 participants
Minimum Requirement to Run Academy: 10 participants

Objectives:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the curriculum's goals, structure, and key components.
• Explore strategies for teaching critical thinking and literary analysis.
• Learn how to scaffold and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of gifted learners.
• Develop a plan for effectively implementing the curriculum in your classroom.

Essential Topics:

• Overview of the curriculum's framework, instructional strategies, and materials.
• Hands-on engagement with sample lessons and text selections.
• Strategies for fostering higher-order thinking and rich discussions.
• Facilitated planning for classroom implementation.

Takeaways: Educators will develop a deep understanding of the William & Mary Language Arts curriculum, including its structure, goals, and strategies for fostering critical thinking and literary analysis. They will gain hands-on experience with sample lessons, learn techniques for differentiating instruction for gifted learners, and leave with a clear plan to implement the curriculum effectively in their classrooms.

Register today: https://k12.kendallhunt.com/form/william-mary-language-arts-launc

Description

IM® v. 360 K-8 Leaders: Observing in a Problem-Based Classroom

Join Kendall Hunt and Illustrative Mathematics for a special virtual professional learning opportunity designed just for school leaders and math coaches. Led by IM Certified^® trainers, this session welcomes leaders implementing IM^® K–5 Math who observe classrooms and support teacher learning. 

While examples will focus on grades K–5, leaders working in grades 6–8 are encouraged to join and will find the experience valuable.

Participants will examine what effective problem based learning looks and sounds like in practice, with a focus on student learning behaviors, the teacher moves that shape them, and the connections between the two. Time is built in for reflection on how to better support teacher growth. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of problem based teaching and learning, the ability to recognize observable student actions, and insight into how intentional teacher moves influence those outcomes.

This event will be limited to the first 25 attendees who sign up. After that, additional sign-ups will be added to a wait list in case any of the initial 25 attendees cannot attend. There is a minimum of 10 registrations to run the event. If the minimum is not met, the event will be canceled. We will communicate with you if you have been added to the wait list or if there has been any cancelations.

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm  CT 
Location: Virtually via Zoom    
Cost: $200 each participant for 2 hours of training. The registration fee is non-refundable.
Deadline to Register: Friday, July 24, 2026. The form may close early if seats become full.
Limited Seating: 25 participants
Minimum Requirement to Run Academy: 10 participants
Audience: Designed for Instructional leaders implementing IM K-5 Math observing and working with teachers in classrooms. Beneficial for implementation of IM 6-8 Math as well.
Prerequisite: Curriculum Overview for School Leaders or Teach & Learn

Register today: https://k12.kendallhunt.com/form/im-math-k-8-observing-in-a-probl