Teacher Education, Redefined

Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop

Join us for the Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education workshop, a two-and-a-half-day in-person event that provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational ideas and skills of practice-based teacher education and equips participants with the tools and strategies needed to design or redesign instructional activities in their own courses or programs. Together, we’ll explore the following questions:

What does it mean to ground teacher education in practice? What instructional strategies help teacher candidates develop skill with high-leverage teaching practices?

We will share specific approaches to helping teacher candidates learn the building blocks of equitable teaching practices, and you’ll take away multiple examples of lessons and instructional activities that you can use in your own teaching. Each day, participants will view and discuss examples of practice-based teacher education, and engage in an ongoing conversation about how to prepare teacher candidates to use teaching practices that help all students learn at high levels. The workshop also includes opportunities to practice leading rehearsals and coaching teacher candidates.

Designed For:
  • Teacher educators
  • Deans of education
  • State education agencies

 

 

What to expect at the Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop:
  • An in-depth explanation of the key components of practice-based teacher education
  • Opportunities to view and discuss videos, lesson plans, and other artifacts of practice-based teacher education
  • Strategies for reorganizing courses and class meetings so that much more time is spent on practice
  • Regular discussion of the equity implications of practice-based teacher education

 

 

Leave the Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop with:
  • Tools and Strategies for Making Teaching Learnable: Learn how to translate complex instructional techniques into clear steps, making high-impact teaching accessible and replicable, using tools such as video and simulations.
  • Confidence in Using the Learning Cycle: Use the Learning Cycle confidently to design experiences that give teacher candidates opportunities to unpack and practice elements of classroom teaching.
  • Empowerment to Support Novice Teachers: Develop confidence in the skills to guide beginning teachers in creating equitable, effective classrooms, where every move contributes to student success.
  • A Certificate: Walk away with a digital, printable document that certifies you as a graduate of the Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop and identifies the dates during which you participated.
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What brought you to TeachingWorks today:

May 11–13, 2026

Enroll by April 27, 2026

Cost: $500

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Meet Your Facilitators
Francesca Forzani

Francesca Forzani

Deputy Director
Nicole Garcia

Nicole Garcia

Associate Director
Testimonials

“I loved this workshop, especially seeing the explicit examples and categories of types of practice—I’m so excited to be able to use this language to frame talking to teacher educators about practice. I also really appreciated the conversations and framing about practice that would be a heavy lift for faculty or lighter lift and how to make practice more manageable. In addition, seeing the examples of how a lesson was revised to focus on practice was super helpful in framing my thinking.“

“Everyone leading teachers should attend this training! Thank you for leading this important work. Monique made this experience amazing for me as a learner. Thank you to the whole team for your preparation and support! You established a safe and inviting environment.”

“The opportunity to slow down, practice, and reflect on coaching can be a challenge during the day-to-day of a busy schedule at school. The pacing of the institute felt great, consistently moving ideas forward while never feeling rushed. The gradual layering of additional considerations into each rehearsal seemed to keep all of us at the edge of our zones of proximal development.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This workshop blends informative, facilitator-led sessions with opportunities for participants to examine and discuss examples, try out strategies, and collaborate with others.

A laptop or tablet is required to access digital resources. No other supplies are required.

Anyone interested in teacher education—doing it, designing it, or supporting it—is welcome.

TeachingWorks reserves the right to cancel in-person, virtual, or hybrid training or workshops before the start. TeachingWorks staff will notify participants of cancellation via e-mail. Participants will be eligible for a full refund of their registration fee. TeachingWorks will not be held responsible for any expenses incurred due to the cancellation of an event, training, or workshop.

For a full refund (100%), participants must submit a written request to cancel or withdraw 30 days prior to the first day of the event (in-person or virtual). Fifty percent (50%) will be refunded for requests received 15 days prior. No refunds will be issued for requests received within seven (7) business days of the first day of the event or failure to submit the required documentation required for participation.