Upcoming Events
Join in on the rich learning experiences facilitated by Peter and BTC Team Facilitators at these exciting upcoming events:
May 13, 2026
Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms
Regina, SK (in-person)
Featuring Kyle Webb, 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.
June 22, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms: Introduction to BTC
Spokane, WA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl, 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.
June 23, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms: Closing the Lesson
Spokane, WA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl, this workshop focuses on effective lesson consolidation in a Thinking Classroom, including strategies for selecting student work, facilitating discussion, and supporting meaningful notes development.
June 24, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms: Thin-slicing for BTC Lessons
Spokane, WA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl, this workshop explores the practice of thin-slicing tasks in Building Thinking Classrooms, focusing on sequencing, pacing, and maintaining productive cognitive demand for all learners.
June 25, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms: Assessment in Thinking Classrooms
Spokane, WA (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl, this workshop examines assessment practices aligned with Building Thinking Classrooms, including formative assessment, reporting considerations, and tools that value student thinking.
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 Chang, 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 Chang, 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.
July 27, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms: K-2nd Teachers
Kearney, NE (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl, 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.
July 28, 2026
Building Thinking Classrooms: 3rd-5th Teachers
Kearney, NE (in-person)
Featuring Peter Liljedahl, 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.
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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