Building Thinking Classrooms Conference 2026

Participants will leave with: A visual continuum of instructional routines from teacher-centered to fully student-centered, showing how BTC sits at the far end of the continuum.An understanding of the incremental routines and moves (e.g., Turn & Talk, MPIRs, cooperative strategies) that build readiness for BTC.The ability to diagnose teacher readiness and motivation, recognizing why some teachers struggle with or resist BTC.Concrete strategies for supporting teachers and leaders in taking incremental, manageable steps toward building thinking classrooms. A deeper understanding of how classroom practices influence student engagement, collaboration, and access to learning.