Upcoming Events
Join in on the rich learning experiences facilitated by Peter and BTC Team Facilitators at these exciting upcoming events:
January 12, 2026
Rethinking Assessment in the Thinking Classroom
Online (Zoom)
Featuring Kyle Webb. Registration is for the full series only.
Session 1: Jan 12, 2026 — Valuing Thinking & Formative Feedback
Session 2: Feb 11, 2026 — Practical and Effective Reporting in a Thinking Classroom
Session 3: Mar 5, 2026 — Building and Utilizing Assessment Instruments
March 2, 2026
Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms Workshop
Renton, WA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl and Monique Pollitt, this full-day workshop introduces the core practices and research foundations of Building Thinking Classrooms. Participants will explore task design, classroom norms, and structures that support student thinking and engagement.
March 3, 2026
Closing a Building Thinking Classrooms Lesson Workshop
Renton, WA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl and Monique Pollitt, this workshop focuses on effective lesson consolidation in a Thinking Classroom, including strategies for selecting student work, facilitating discussion, and supporting meaningful notes development.
March 4, 2026
Assessment in the Building Thinking Classroom Workshop
Renton, WA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl and Monique Pollitt, this workshop examines assessment practices aligned with Building Thinking Classrooms, including formative assessment, reporting considerations, and tools that value student thinking.
March 6, 2026
Leadership for Building Thinking Classrooms Workshop
Renton, WA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl and Monique Pollitt, this workshop is designed for school and district leaders and focuses on supporting and sustaining Building Thinking Classrooms implementation through instructional leadership and collaborative structures.
June 29, 2026
4th Annual National Building Thinking Classrooms Conference
New Haven, CT (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl and Official BTC Team Members. Follow the link for more information and to sign up to the BTCC26 mailing list.
Day 1: June 29, 2026
Day 2: June 30, 2026
Conference proudly hosted by Partners for Educational Leadership.
July 6, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms 2026 Regional Conference
Moncton, NB (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl and Official BTC Team Members. Follow the link to sign up for updates as they are released.
Day 1: July 6, 2026
Day 2: July 7, 2026
Will be held at Harrison Trimble High School in Moncton, NB and will cost $300 CAD for registration for the two day conference.
July 20, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms Summer Coaches Institute
Davis, CA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl, Amy Chan, and Tom Lewis. A 5-day immersive BTC experience designed for coaches, consultants, and instructional leaders supporting teachers in their BTC journey.
Includes participation in the Teacher Institute (July 21-23, 2026), two coaching-focused days (July 20 & 24, 2026), and one year of cohort support leading to BTC Certified Coach designation. Held at Da Vinci Charter Academy, Davis, CA. Cost is $4,500 USD (includes 5 days of workshops, hosted dinner, lunches, BTC book set, and one-year certification). Follow the link for information and to apply.
July 21, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms Summer Teacher Institute
Davis, CA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl, Amy Chan, and Tom Lewis. A 3-day immersive BTC experience designed for classroom teachers ready to deepen their practice. Participants will experience full BTC lessons as learners, reflect as teachers, and explore all 14 practices in depth.
Day 1: July 21, 2026
Day 2: July 22, 2026
Day 3: July 23, 2026
Held at Da Vinci Charter Academy, Davis, CA. Cost: $600 (USD) that includes daily lunches. Follow the link for information and to apply.
November 6, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms Across the Curriculum Conference
Calgary, AB (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl and Official BTC Team Members. The inaugural conference dedicated to applying the Building Thinking Classrooms framework to every subject area K–12. Follow the link for more information and to sign up to the conference mailing list.
Day 1: November 6, 2026
Day 2: November 7, 2026
Conference proudly hosted by The Alberta Professional Learning Consortium - Calgary Office.
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