Join a BTC Online Workshop
Do you want to learn about Building Thinking Classrooms® but you are not part of a district-funded event or conference? Are you a district looking for online training for your educators? There are several online workshop options led by Peter Liljedahl. Whether you prefer self-paced modules or live interactive sessions, these workshops offer flexible, research-based learning to help you build your own thinking classroom.
Join a BTC Online Workshop
Learn Building Thinking Classrooms® directly from Dr. Peter Liljedahl — no need to wait for a conference or a district-funded PD day. Whether you're an individual educator or bringing your whole team, there are two ways to learn: work through it at your own pace, or join live sessions with real-time discussion. Pick whichever fits how you and your schedule work best.
Stay inspired with periodic insights — no spam, just great ideas! Join now for free resources, sample tasks, and classroom strategies.
Fall 2026 Online Workshops with Peter
Self-Paced with Peter
Video lessons, your own schedule, no set meeting time.
6 self-paced modules, 16 PD hours
Watch Peter unpack each practice. Pause, rewind, and revisit whenever you need to.
Discussion board to connect with other participants as you progress through each module.
4-month or 12-month access available.
Certificate of Completion (graduate-level credits available)
Starts Oct 5, 2026
Registration opens Sept 18, closes Oct 2, 2026
6 self-paced modules, 16 PD hours
Watch Peter unpack each practice. Pause, rewind, and revisit whenever you need to
Discussion board to connect with other participants as you progress through each module
4-month access included (12-month option available)
Certificate of Completion
Starts Oct 5, 2026
Registration opens Sept 18, closes Oct 2, 2026
Live with Peter
Real-time sessions, live discussion, a set schedule.
5 live sessions, 2 hours each
Work through tasks live in breakout groups, then unpack the BTC practices with Peter.
Breakout conversations during each session, plus discussion boards in the learning portal.
Recordings available for 30 days after each session.
Certificate of Completion
Starts Oct 29, 2026
Registration open now, closes Oct 28, 2026
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5 live sessions, 2 hours each
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Work through tasks live in breakout groups, then unpack the BTC practices with Peter
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Breakout conversations during each session, plus discussion boards in the learning portal
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Recordings available for 30 days after each session
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Certificate of Completion
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Starts Oct 29, 2026
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Registration open now, closes Oct 28 or when full
Not sure which fits?
A quick way to think about it: if you'd rather have a set time on your calendar and learn alongside other educators live, sign up for Live with Peter. If your schedule is unpredictable and you'd rather move at your own pace, sign up for Self-Paced with Peter.
Questions? Contact Us.
Grassroots Workshops® and Building Thinking Classrooms®
This video-based, self-paced workshop covers all 14 Building Thinking Classrooms® practices, including the latest research insights. Engage with Dr. Peter Liljedahl through 80+ videos across 20 carefully structured lessons, arranged into six content-rich modules designed to help you implement BTC strategies with clarity and confidence.
Each lesson is concise, practical, and packed with examples.
Learn strategies you can implement immediately to empower students to think deeply, collaborate confidently, and take responsibility for their learning. Join the most comprehensive self-paced BTC workshop! Cohorts begin October 2026!
Rocket PD and Building Thinking Classrooms® End to End
Join this five-session live virtual workshop with Peter Liljedahl to learn how to bring the Building Thinking Classrooms® practices to life in your school. Explore all 14 BTC practices, understand the research behind them, and discover how to create a classroom where students are actively engaged in meaningful problem solving.
🗓️ Starting October 2026
Stay inspired with periodic insights — no spam, just great ideas! Join now for free resources, sample tasks, and classroom strategies.
