Event Description

More information about all 2026-2027 Building Thinking Classrooms workshops can be found here. 

Hosted by Clackamas ESD Math Specialist, Lori MacKenzie

Across the United States and in Oregon, there is growing enthusiasm for Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) practices. In a BTC classroom, K–12 students work on math tasks in collaborative teams. Twenty-five years of research supports these approaches: students are more engaged, learn more, and develop greater excitement about math. 

This workshop is intended for high school educators, but is open to all.

Workshop full? Join the waitlist!

Cost: Free for Clackamas County employees, $50 for others

**Clackamas ESD will send payment requests after the workshop.**

You will:

• Personally experience a BTC activity, in the role of a student
• Learn about BTC Practices
• Visit classrooms at Oregon City High School and Clackamas Community College using BTC practices
• Ask students and educators questions about the impacts of BTC

All participants will be provided lunch and may choose one item:

~K-12 Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Book (orange) ← read this FIRST!

~K-5 Building Thinking Classrooms TASK book (green)

~6-12 Building Thinking Classrooms TASK book (maroon)

~Whiteboard supplies (Expo markers, erasers, a dozen small and large clear sleeves)

Notes:

• This event will begin at Oregon City High School. We will transition to Clackamas Community College for the remainder of the day. 
• Lunch will be provided. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. If you have other strict dietary restrictions, we encourage you to bring additional snacks or food to ensure your needs are met.
• Because we will be visiting classrooms, space is limited. Early registration is recommended.
• We may not be able to adjust room temperatures; please dress accordingly.

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