Event Description

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.

More information about all 2026-2027 Building Thinking Classrooms workshops can be found here. 
This workshop is geared for grades K-5, but open to all educators.

Workshop full? Join the waitlist.

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

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

All participants will be provided lunch and may choose one item (while supplies last):

~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)

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:

1. This event will be start at John McLoughlin Elementary in Oregon City then we will transition to Gardiner Middle School in Oregon CIty.
2. 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.
3. Because we will visit classrooms, this workshop has limited participants. It is recommended to sign up early to secure a spot.
4. We may not be able to adjust room temperatures: please dress accordingly.
5. This workshop is for elementary teachers. Please check other options for K-12 classroom teachers on PD Networks.

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