View Event: Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms In-Person Workshop for Elementary Teachers

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Event Description

This workshop is geared to Elementary teachers, but open to all.
Workshop full? Join the waitlist

Clackamas ESD will send payment request after workshop.

All participants will be provided lunch and may choose one item (while supplie last):
~K-12 Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Book (orange)
~K-5 Building Thinking Classrooms TASK book (green)
~6-12 Building Thinking Classsrooms TASK book (maroon)
~Whiteboard supplies (Expo markers, erasers, a dozen small and large clear sleeves)

Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5 (Corwin Mathematics Series)

At this full day training (8 am - 3 pm), teachers will experience Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) math practices.

Across the US and in Oregon, there is growing teacher enthusiasm around BTC practices. In a BTC classroom, K-12 students work on math tasks in collaborative teams. Twenty years of research backs up these approaches: students engage more, learn more, and get excited about math.

Hosted by Clackamas ESD Math Specialist, Lori MacKenzie

You will:

Personally experience a BTC activity, in the role of a student
Learn about BTC Practices in "Toolkit 1"
Visit multiple elementary classrooms using BTC practices
Ask students and educators questions about the impacts of BTC

Notes:

This event will be start at John McLoughlin Elementary in Oregon City then we will transition to Gardiner Middle School in Oregon CIty.
Lunch will be provided. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available for lunch. If you have other strict dietary restrictions, we encourage you to bring snacks or other food items to make sure your personal needs are met.
Because we will visit classrooms, this workshop has limited participants. It is recommended to sign up early to secure a spot.

Location

John McLoughlin Elementary
19230 South End Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045

Site

Curricular Group

Interdisciplinary

Fee

Free for Clackamas County educators / $50 for others

Contact Information

Lori MacKenzie
5034818173

Session Information

Start: Monday May 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
End: Monday May 18th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
PDUs: 7.00
Instructor: Lori MacKenzie

Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms In-Person Workshop for Elementary Teachers