BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pdnetworks-14281@soesd.k12.or.us SEQUENCE:28 DTSTAMP:20260430T041838 DTSTART:20260331T090000 DTEND:20260331T150000 SUMMARY:The Power of Transformative Lesson Planning Session 5 by Lori Cohen from 9:00-12:00\; Followed by an array of PD Sessions from 1:00-3:00. - PDNetworks Workshop LOCATION:Northwest Regional ESD - Washington Service Center 5825 NE Ray Circle Hillsboro OR 97124 - Washington (Rm 502\, 503) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Northwest Regional ESD - Washington Service Center 5825 NE Ray Circle Hillsboro OR 97124 - Washington (Rm 502\\, 503)

Session 5: Reflect and Refine (In-Person Half-Day)\, 9:00-12:30
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Phase 5: Reflect and Refine (Features 9-10: Celebration and Reflection)

Learning Objectives:

Implement systematic reflection practices for continuous improvement and growth

Create sustainable systems for transformative teaching practice

Transfer learning to one&rsquo\;s own practice in realistic and sustainable ways

Learning Lenses and Approaches

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Integration: Every tool and strategy is designed with UDL principles\, ensuring accessibility and effectiveness for diverse learners\, including students with disabilities\, English language learners\, and those from varied cultural backgrounds.

Designer&rsquo\;s Mindset: Participants learn to approach lesson planning as designers\, using empathy\, ideation and iteration to create more effective learning experiences.

Equity &\; Culturally Responsive Practices: The framework explicitly addresses psychological safety\, identity affirmation\, and culturally sustaining pedagogy as foundational to all learning.

Cognitive Science and Neuroscience of Learning: All strategies are grounded in current research on neuroscientific and cognitive principles\, including memory\, attention\, motivation\, and learning\, making the "\;why"\; behind effective practices explicit. \;
We'\;re going to close out this series with celebration\, reflection\, and a lesson design showcase (like a fashion show\, but for lesson planning). \;

Focus: \;Reflect and Refine (Features 9-10: Celebration and Reflection)

Intended Outcomes

Implement systematic reflection practices for continuous improvement and growth

Create sustainable systems for transformative teaching practice

Transfer learning to one&rsquo\;s own practice in realistic and sustainable ways

Lunch will be provided from 12:30-1:00. From 1:00-3:00 The ESD team will offer two rounds of job embedded small group choice sessions:

Practical Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners 2.0 (participants do not need to have joined the first session to attend this one). \;

No-cost\, no-prep Social-Emotional Learning resources for gen ed or sped SEL lessons/community circles/morning meetings \; (introduction of two fantastic digital resources)

Using Building Thinking Classrooms to Reengage Learners

Design Lab: Small Shifts That Increase Engagement and Ownership. \;

From Phenomenon to Phenomenal: Designing Integrated Science Units That Engage

Please sign up for the afternoon choice sessions in this document!

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