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Get Up, Get Thinking: A Hands-On Dive into Building Thinking Classrooms

Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) is an evidence-based, high-impact framework developed by Dr. Peter Liljedahl to create more engaging, student-centered learning. BTC shifts the cognitive load to students, encouraging them to think deeply, collaborate effectively and take ownership of their learning — a natural complement to the Danielson Framework and Culturally Responsive Teaching. Join Sharon Sheehan for a two-day, in-person deep dive (October 27–28, 2026) into the 4 toolkits, 14 practices and facilitator moves that define BTC. For paraprofessionals, educators and administrators, grades 3–12. 12 PD hours; registration open through October 19, 2026.

Date & time: Tue · Oct 27–28 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT
Venue: North Cook ISC, 852 Feehanville Dr.
Mount Prospect, IL
Host: North Cook Intermediate Service Center
North Cook Intermediate Service Center
Organizer: North Cook Intermediate Service Center
Price: $500 per person
Credit: 12 PD hours

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