BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
X-WR-CALNAME:deeperlearning26
X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar
METHOD:PUBLISH
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
PRODID:-//Sched.com Deeper Learning 2026//EN
X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T153000Z
DTEND:20260330T180000Z
SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Add On: Where Curiosity Leads
DESCRIPTION:Pre-conferences require a separate registration fee of $250. Please purchase your pre-conference ticket here: https://buytickets.at/hightechhighgse/store\n\nExperience the science process through phenomena and personal curiosity\, discovering the joy of figuring things out along the way and then raise questions that can lead to insightful investigations. Learn pedagogy related to scanning and facilitating the turning of non-investigable questions into deeper scientific questions.
CATEGORIES:PRE-CONFERENCE ADD ON EVENT
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA 92101\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:67dc394fd70096ba8bec72d9a233731c
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/67dc394fd70096ba8bec72d9a233731c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T170000Z
DTEND:20260330T183000Z
SUMMARY:HTH GSE Degrees Community Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual GSE Mixer before we kick off the Deeper Learning Conference! This gathering brings together alumni\, current students\, faculty\, and prospective students interested in the work of High Tech High’s Graduate School of Education.\n\nReconnect with former cohort members\, meet the people behind our credential & degree programs\, and learn more about the pathways available through HTH GSE including:\n\nM.Ed. in Educational Leadership&nbsp\;Preliminary Administrative Services Credential&nbsp\;San Diego Teacher Residency&nbsp\;\nContinental breakfast\, refreshments\, and exclusive GSE swag will be provided.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:OPTIONAL SOCIAL HOURS
LOCATION:High Tech High Great Room\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9e98a8c1cf3a9f0377749bc8992404df
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/9e98a8c1cf3a9f0377749bc8992404df
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T184500Z
DTEND:20260330T191500Z
SUMMARY:Student Makers Market
DESCRIPTION:This student-run Makers Market will feature student entrepreneurs from the local community. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to meet these young entrepreneurs. Check out their products and learn how they are using entrepreneurship to engage in deeper learning.
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary Registration Area\, 2150 Cushing Road\, San Diego\, CA 92106
SEQUENCE:0
UID:22840c183096bc883bc14a8a407a7c6d
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/22840c183096bc883bc14a8a407a7c6d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T191500Z
DTEND:20260330T203000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Experience
DESCRIPTION:Schools need more AI. And by AI\, we mean Arts Integration\, Ancestral Intelligence\, Abundant Imagination and Artificial Intelligence. At our opening event\, hear from educators and leaders who will speak to each of these important forms of AI.\n\nArts Integration\nMarimar Patrón Vázquez\, is a cultural innovator and educator who co-founded Habla: The Center for Language and Culture in Yucatán\, México\, where she was born and her family lived for generations. Trained in literature at Universidad de las Américas and Brown University\, she has been recognized with Brown’s Presidential Teaching Award. She directs Habla’s programs weaving storytelling\, cultures\, reading\, and the arts into language learning to create transformative learning experiences. Her approach foregrounds translanguaging and culturally sustaining strategies: she supports learners in drawing on their full linguistic repertoires\, using story\, movement\, visual arts and multimodal composition to build meaning\, identity\, and voice across languages. Marimar helps design the Habla Teacher Institute and presents workshops internationally. The greatest lessons she’s learned about teaching are from her children\, who are growing up bilingual.\n\nAncestral Intelligence\nDr. Stanley Rodriguez also serves on the board of Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival and is active in cultural events across the region. Named a 2015 American Indian Heritage Month Local Hero by Union Bank and KPBS\, he continues to champion Indigenous knowledge and cultural resilience with unwavering commitment.\n\nAbundant Imagination\nDina Buchbinder is the Founder and President of Education for Sharing (E4S)\, a global nonprofit transforming education through the power of play. For over 18 years\, E4S has engaged more than two million children\, educators\, and families across the Americas\, fostering empathy\, collaboration\, and civic agency through a Play–Reflect–Act methodology that connects learning to sustainability and real-world impact. A National Geographic Explorer and Ashoka Fellow\, Dina leads initiatives like Nature for Sharing to inspire environmental stewardship and systems thinking from childhood. As a social entrepreneur and advocate for joyful\, inclusive learning\, she builds bridges between education\, science\, and civic engagement. Dina believes deeper learning emerges when curiosity\, creativity\, and care meet action—when learners see themselves as protagonists of change.\n\nArtificial Intelligence\nKwaku Aning is the Founder and Principal of Retro Futurism Consulting where he leverages 25 years of experience across education\, corporate\, and non-profit sectors to help organizations: transform how they build and leverage networks\, maximize conference and gathering opportunities\, create lasting partnerships that drive change\, facilitate meaningful connections that scale impact in corporate and nonprofit sectors. This work has taken Kwaku to national and international stages\, where he has presented and participated in panels on the future of education\, design\, social impact\, &nbsp\;and technology. Whether it’s discussing AI\, Blockchain\, Virtual Reality\, or Augmented Reality at events like the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 23)\, Comic Con\, Social Innovation Summit\, or SXSWedu\, he is always eager to share insights and explore new ways to create lasting impact.
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:High Tech High Graduate School of Education Forum\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:659ddff16f46bac32320a7b6cef8ca7f
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/659ddff16f46bac32320a7b6cef8ca7f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T204500Z
DTEND:20260330T231500Z
SUMMARY:Community Advisory & Student-Led Experiences
DESCRIPTION:To find your Community Advisory location\, check Sched for the classroom location for your deep dive session. That is where you will meet for the four Community Advisory sessions (and your deep dive)!Your Deep Dive colleagues will become your small group for four sessions during the event. This session will connect you to the other folks that you'll be learning with in your Deep Dive.Intentional small-by-design sessions throughout the event create an opportunity to build relationships\, process experiences from the event\, and discuss\, plan\, and act toward the future. Highly recommended for promoting lasting relationships with other amazing deeper learners around the world!\nAs part of our extended Community Advisory\, we have three 45-minute experiences led by K-12 students. Each participant will choose which experience to attend during this first advisory session.\nParticipate in a typical Exhibition of Learning and hear K-12 students reflect on the impact of past projects.Learn from students’ experiences during one of the student-led panels.Explore the halls of HTH Point Loma schools on a student-guided tour.\nAll of these experiences will be debriefed in Advisory using the AI lenses — Ancestral Intelligence\, Abundant Imagination\, Arts Integration\, and Artificial Intelligence.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:Your Deep Dive Session Room\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:60e464b8c21a4a6d498c2db4b7dbb505
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/60e464b8c21a4a6d498c2db4b7dbb505
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T003000Z
SUMMARY:Creating Communities of Protection\, Resistance and Deeper Learning in Sanctuary Schools: Accompañamiento as Innovation
DESCRIPTION:What if schools moved beyond protection toward innovation to truly accompany immigrant and multilingual students on their educational journeys? In this Den conversation\, Lara Evangelista\, Executive Director of the Internationals Network for Public Schools\, and Chandler Patton Miranda\, author of Sanctuary School\, explore how schools serving newly arrived students have reimagined deeper learning as a culturally sustaining and empowering practice for some of the country’s most marginalized youth. Drawing on decades of research and practice\, they discuss how the Internationals approach to school design\, project-based learning\, and portfolio assessment fosters collaboration\, critical thinking\, and deeper learning. Together\, they illuminate what it takes to resist unjust policies and hostile social contexts\, ensuring that newcomers and multilingual learners can thrive in school and beyond.\n\nAbout the Den Speakers:\n\nChandler Patton Miranda\, Ph.D.\, is an Assistant Professor of Education at Molloy University and an anthropologist of education whose work examines how schools serve recently arrived immigrant youth in an ever-changing political climate. A former high school teacher\, her research explores how educators move beyond protection to create inclusive\, empowering schools that reflect the principles of deeper learning. Her book\, Sanctuary School (Harvard Education Press\, 2025)\, about one Internationals Network high school\, draws on ethnographic research to illustrate how educators resist exclusionary policies through care\, creativity\, and collective leadership. Chandler’s scholarship has been published in journals such as Harvard Educational Review\, Anthropology & Education Quarterly\, and Equity & Excellence in Education. Her work invites educators to reimagine schools as places of belonging\, innovation\, and renewal for immigrant youth.\n\nLara Evangelista is the Executive Director of Internationals Network\, a national nonprofit that partners with public school systems to design and sustain multilingual learning environments for newcomer immigrant students that are grounded in deeper learning\, whole-child practices. During her 28 years in New York City Public Schools (NYCPS)\, Lara led transformative work to improve outcomes for Multilingual Learners (MLLs) as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and district leader. She served as a founding team member and then principal of The Flushing International High School and later as Deputy Superintendent for the Consortium\, Internationals\, and NYC Outward Bound Schools (CIOB) District in NYC. Lara holds degrees in languages and education from Georgetown University\, New School University\, Hunter College\, and Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she is a doctoral candidate in the Urban Educational Leadership program.
CATEGORIES:DEN TALK
LOCATION:High Tech Middle Commons\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f131a14413f21956ce0f235470562f13
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/f131a14413f21956ce0f235470562f13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T003000Z
SUMMARY:From Vision to Action: Bringing Project Based Learning for All to Life
DESCRIPTION:Every leader wants deeper learning for students—but turning that vision into reality takes more than inspiration. It takes culture\, structure\, and courage. In this informal Den Talk\, Lisa Mireles—author of Project Based Learning for All: A Leader’s Guide—invites you to dig into what it really looks like to lead school and system-wide change. Hear stories of schools that are doing it\, reflect on your own leadership journey\, and join a candid discussion about what’s hard\, what’s hopeful\, and what’s next for making PBL accessible to every student.\n\nAbout the Den Speakers:\n\nDr. Lisa Mireles is the Managing Director of Digital Curriculum and Special Advisor to the CEO at PBLWorks and the co-author of Project Based Learning for All: A Leader's Guide\, published in December 2025 by ASCD/ISTE.\nA seasoned teacher\, school principal\, and district leader\, she has a special interest in creating learner-centered ecosystems that amplify the powerful intersection of leadership\, project based learning\, and technology. She has taught and led in schools in California\, Indonesia\, India\, and Hawai`i. Lisa was a founding Board Member for the Hawai`i Society of Technology in Education (HSTE) and co-founded the Kaua`i Educational Leadership Alliance (KELA).\nLisa holds both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Education from the University of California\, Los Angeles. She earned her doctorate in Learning Technologies from Pepperdine University.\n\nBob Lenz became CEO of PBLWorks in 2015\, leading the organization’s mission to ensure high-quality Project Based Learning reaches all students. Before joining PBLWorks\, he co-founded Envision Education and served as its CEO and Chief of Innovation\, pioneering a successful school redesign model that expanded college access for underserved students. He also launched Envision Learning Partners\, which supports schools and districts nationwide in building college and career readiness through performance assessment. A nationally recognized leader in deeper learning and high school redesign\, Bob was a Senior Deeper Learning Fellow with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and author of Transforming Schools: Using Project-Based Learning\, Performance Assessment\, and Common Core Standards. Earlier in his career\, he founded Academy X\, an award-winning humanities and leadership program. Bob lives and works in San Rafael\, California.
CATEGORIES:DEN TALK
LOCATION:High Tech High Commons\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5236479b524ca0834bc16682d1018876
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/5236479b524ca0834bc16682d1018876
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T003000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Fireside Chat: Deeper Learning or Continuous Improvement: Why not both?
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \n\nDeeper Learning is a set of powerful outcomes for students. Continuous Improvement is a set of powerful methods to achieve better outcomes. Deeper Learning needs continuous improvement and continuous improvement needs deeper learning. Join a discussion with three leaders who have been working to support schools to both achieve deeper learning outcomes and to enact the principles and methods of continuous improvement. Where are these efforts in tension? Where do they support one another?About the Speakers\nBen Daley&nbsp\;joined High Tech High to teach physics as a founding faculty member in fall 2000. He has been a school director\, chief operating officer\, and chief academic officer for High Tech High and is now the president of the Graduate School of Education. As a student at Haverford College\, Ben majored in physics and was credentialed in secondary physics and math\, student teaching at Lower Merion High School outside Philadelphia. After graduation\, he traveled to the Philippines and taught science and math at an international school in Manila. Upon his return to the U.S.\, he taught physics and AP physics at the Madeira School\, a girls’ boarding school in suburban Washington\, D.C. He then moved to California to coach basketball and to teach physics at Pomona and Pitzer Colleges. He earned an M.A. in Science Education at the University of California\, Santa Barbara and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at UC San Diego.Jim May is the president & CEO of New Tech Network (NTN)\, a national education nonprofit transforming K-12 public education. Since joining NTN in 2011 as a School Development Coach\, he has held multiple leadership roles\, returning in 2022 after a brief hiatus to co-lead the organization before assuming his current position.\nPreviously\, Jim was a founding staff member and principal at Two Rivers Public Charter School in Washington\, DC. He began his career as a high school social studies teacher and soccer coach in South Carolina. A committed education leader\, he has been a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar\, an education policy fellow at the Institute for Educational Leadership\, a fellow at the National Center for Leadership\, and\, most recently a Pahara Fellow. He holds degrees from Presbyterian College and The George Washington University and is an alumnus of the Stanford EdLeaders program. \nOutside of work\, Jim serves on multiple nonprofit boards and is deeply involved in coaching youth soccer. Jim lives in El Paso\, TX &nbsp\;with his wife\, Evan\, and their three children.\n\nAsh Vasudeva is the Education Program Director at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Previously\, Vasudeva served as President and CEO of ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career\, where he championed the organization’s efforts to improve students’ social and economic mobility through high-quality college and career pathways. Prior to ConnectED\, Vasudeva was senior VP at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. He was also a senior program officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, served as co-executive director of Stanford University’s School Redesign Network\, was a senior research associate at WestED\, and taught science at Pasadena High School. Ash received a B.S. in History from Carnegie Mellon University and a Ph.D. in Urban Schooling from UCLA. \n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:DEN TALK
LOCATION:High Tech High Graduate School of Education Forum\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3f5b1d346fd68a3cce3a396a686e7bc0
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/3f5b1d346fd68a3cce3a396a686e7bc0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:A Way to Shift from Surviving to Thriving
DESCRIPTION:In this session geared toward school leaders and teachers\, you will experience an innovative peer-coaching practice that has proven to connect educators\, address burnout\, and turbo-charge communities in schools across the U.S. \n\nIn this 90-minute session\, educators will experience Forum — a peer-to-peer coaching practice that supports well-being\, deepens trust\, and empowers educators to proactively address their own needs. Come learn how this coaching practice has transformed an East Coast school’s community\, and leave with practical resources to bring back to your own staff.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 116\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:53f06657a69add522d4eb9c8b7548c06
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/53f06657a69add522d4eb9c8b7548c06
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Activating the Third Teacher to Enhance Learning
DESCRIPTION:Physical\, temporal\, and technological contexts of schooling constitute the "third teacher" in education. Too often\, these environments work against our learning goals. Authentic learning doesn’t respect the constraints of classroom walls. Community learning experiences get stymied by bureaucracy. Collaboration collides with regimented teacher and student schedules. Efforts to design active learning within traditional school structures face constraints of time\, space\, and technology. In this interactive workshop for teachers and school leaders\, participants will explore creative strategies to break down these barriers. Drawing on XQ Design Principles and inspired by student testimonials and artifacts of learning\, we engage in an intensive design process to uncover opportunities to adapt even the most rigid learning environment. Participants will leave with a plan to create space for innovation in any school.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 109\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f6850da9f02a336f829cc881d64cea52
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/f6850da9f02a336f829cc881d64cea52
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Authentic Community Service: When Students Identify and Lead the Way
DESCRIPTION:Students and community service – passengers or drivers? Shift the mindset from "have to" to "want to" by empowering students as architects of change. This interactive session provides a proven framework for to having students identify needs\, create plans\, secure seed funding and mentor student-designed initiatives. Through real-world case studies and collaborative planning\, you will gain practical strategies and a concrete roadmap to launch student-led service projects in your own community.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High 117\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:73200d51bae333a8bc852157e72fd30a
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/73200d51bae333a8bc852157e72fd30a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Belonging Through Play: Equity and Student Agency
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop\, led by Education for Sharing (E4S)\, invites participants to experience how play can be a powerful driver of equity\, student agency\, and belonging. Using E4S’s Play–Reflect–Act methodology\, educators will engage in hands-on games and challenges that model social-emotional learning practices while fostering deeper learning. Through playful collaboration and guided reflection\, participants will explore ways to design classrooms where all students feel seen\, valued\, and empowered to shape their learning journeys and exercise their voices. The session balances interactive activities\, small-group dialogue\, and whole-group discussion\, ensuring participants experience and practice strategies they can immediately apply. Participants will leave with practical\, adaptable tools to create joyful\, student-centered spaces that nurture curiosity\, build community\, and promote equitable outcomes.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High 107\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ae43ea203351a0fabf26b52b3b9ec6e4
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/ae43ea203351a0fabf26b52b3b9ec6e4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Books Alive - Exploring Literacy Through Drama
DESCRIPTION:What if every story leapt off the page and onto the stage? In this energetic workshop\, discover how drama can transform literacy learning. Through movement\, voice and imagination\, students build confidence\, expand vocabulary and strengthen communication skills. Participants will experience process drama strategies using quality texts\, exploring how arts-rich pedagogy deepens understanding\, empathy\, and intercultural awareness. Learn practical ways to weave drama into your teaching from Primary to Middle Years - making learning more meaningful\, memorable and alive!
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High 150\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9c2c61119116cfd814420bd6a3054703
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/9c2c61119116cfd814420bd6a3054703
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Building Belonging: Tools for Student-Led Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Explore the strategies and resources NYC Outward Bound Schools is using to shift Crews and classrooms to be more student-led. The combination of establishing strong\, predictable routines and prioritizing student-designed content creates the conditions for students to feel ownership and belonging in school. Grounding in NYC Outward Bound Schools’ Student Voice Spectrum and a multi-media case study of a student leader’s growth in her Crew class\, participants will design their own mini-lessons using the same tools students use and will learn strategies to implement in their own school contexts to elevate student leadership. Ideal for educators looking to meaningfully elevate student leadership in Crew/Advisory and classrooms.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 117\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:78df25daceee922dcfe6903bac0c77c2
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/78df25daceee922dcfe6903bac0c77c2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Building Ecosystems of Mattering in Schools
DESCRIPTION:What does it take for every student to feel they truly matter? In this interactive session\, inspired by the Odyssey Leadership Academy model\, participants will engage in hands-on activities\, reflective dialogue\, and collaborative design to explore how belonging drives deeper learning. Together we’ll practice strategies for centering student voice\, amplifying agency\, and embedding equity into everyday learning. Through playful community-building and guided reflection\, participants will experience the practices that foster mattering—connection\, visibility\, and care. By the end\, you’ll leave with practical tools to cultivate classrooms and schools where belonging is not a byproduct\, but the foundation of flourishing.\n\nThis session is for teachers\, school leaders\, and district teams seeking concrete\, equity-centered strategies to create joyful\, inclusive ecosystems of learning where every student is seen\, valued\, and essential.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 113\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b405d6b92fdd4987bd05ca11f258fb34
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/b405d6b92fdd4987bd05ca11f258fb34
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Community Rap Sessions: Fostering Authentic Family & Community Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Learning environments are often designed without the voices of our most important stakeholders: the people we are meant to serve. Imagine instead working together with families to identify needs\, co-create solutions\, and celebrate growth. If you’re a school leader seeking to foster these genuine connections\, join us to experience community rap sessions\, a culturally responsive practice that creates space for every voice to be heard. This session begins engaging educators as learners in an immersive experience\, then shifts to the structures and planning needed to implement community rap sessions in your own school. Together\, we will examine how these practices can become a routine way to engage families and community members meaningfully. As a Deeper Learning by Doing® experience\, leave with concrete tools and strategies\, personal action steps\, contacts for follow-up coaching\, and greater confidence to authentically partner with families and communities.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 101\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dcc8d3fa91b02de8b813a45599dc1e31
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/dcc8d3fa91b02de8b813a45599dc1e31
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Curiosity Reclaimed: It Didn't Kill the Cat!
DESCRIPTION:Curiosity has been treated as something to manage\, contain\, or redirect\, yet we now recognize it as a critical driver of learning. In this provocation lab\, participants will study a range of examples from a variety of contexts and analyze how and why they work to spark and sustain inquiry. Together\, we will explore the design moves that place curiosity at the center of instruction and clarify what distinguishes a true provocation from a simple hook\, focusing on experiences that require thinking\, discourse\, and questioning. This session is for teachers and leaders ready to shift from delivering information to creating conditions that invite exploration. Participants will leave with practical tools and a clear framework for designing lessons that nurture curiosity as a durable learning disposition.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 114\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8ce34b42a130bdf75065dc6a38dd90a9
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/8ce34b42a130bdf75065dc6a38dd90a9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Designing Projects That Matter: Equity in CTE/IB
DESCRIPTION:This workshop showcases how real-world learning\, equity\, and interdisciplinary design come together in powerful project-based experiences for secondary students. Grounded in iLEAD’s innovative blend of IB\, CTE\, and Deeper Learning\, participants will engage with planning frameworks and tools that support students in solving authentic community problems\, developing career-ready skills\, and amplifying their voice. The focus is on intentional project design—where equity\, community partnerships\, and student agency drive meaningful learning.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High 144\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:adab210d5308c03246883b2e62d89ca0
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/adab210d5308c03246883b2e62d89ca0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Enduring Engagement Through Authentic Assessment
DESCRIPTION:What if students could be more engaged because they understood what you were assessing—and why? How do we keep middle schoolers truly invested in their learning? In this workshop\, educators will explore how authentic\, collaborative assessment—when connected to real-world challenges and student interests—can transform classroom culture and deepen learning. We’ll examine a middle school project that sparked curiosity\, built essential skills\, and led to meaningful work\, while highlighting how student voice and choice played a key role in both the process and the assessment. Discover how inviting students into the assessment conversation can make their thinking more visible\, foster ownership\, and drive deeper engagement. You will leave the workshops with tools\, strategies\, and inspiration to co-create learning experiences that matter—to you and your students.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High 146\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bf157be03b705fd08cec8dd51a90d45b
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/bf157be03b705fd08cec8dd51a90d45b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Ground Control to Major Tom: Modern Leadership
DESCRIPTION:In today’s world\, what you plan for now may be upended by new forces tomorrow. Educational policies shift quickly\, AI is transforming how learning happens\, and geopolitical and environmental pressures are adding new layers of complexity. Your school community looks to you to lead through uncertainty with clarity and confidence.\nIn this interactive workshop\, you will have dedicated time\, tools\, and opportunities for peer collaboration to help you navigate competing challenges with agility and purpose. Through case studies\, real-time scenarios\, and focused problem-solving conversations\, you’ll explore practical frameworks for making high-stakes decisions\, communicating clearly with your community\, and keeping your school aligned with its mission—even when the road ahead is uncertain.\nThis highly relevant\, active session designed to help future-ready leaders build resilient\, responsive\, and mission-driven schools in an era of uncertainty.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High 148\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dd6f151779c361acf95af25f3800db1a
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/dd6f151779c361acf95af25f3800db1a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Human Schools for Inhuman Times
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to meet the human needs of students and educators? What choices can we make—as leaders\, teachers\, and people—to create deeper learning environments that meet this moment in history with respect for the humanity and intellect of our communities? In 2024\, Libby Woodfin and Jal Mehta embarked on a research project to discover\, describe\, and share the qualities of human schools. Through stories and examples from schools across the U.S. involved in this research\, participants will explore the impact that more (or less) human choices have on the experiences of students and adults in schools. Participants will leave with an understanding of the 10 Principles of Human Schools and practical steps they can take to bring these principles to life in their own settings. Note: Jal Mehta will attend and contribute to the session but is not a presenter.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High 158\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e86e409f4493dd77bb5305ae3da996e5
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/e86e409f4493dd77bb5305ae3da996e5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Mission-Aligned Targets\, Deeper Learning Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores how to create clear\, standards-based learning targets that strengthen project-based learning and reflect a school’s mission. As a new administrator in a PBL-focused school\, I quickly recognized the need to strengthen how learning connects meaningfully to both academic standards and the school’s mission. By intentionally aligning learning targets with the mission\, we move beyond a statement posted on the wall to a living guide for instruction\, assessment\, and student growth. Participants will see how this approach deepens the impact of project-based learning\, strengthens coherence across school practices\, and solidifies the school’s identity as a mission-driven\, PBL-centered community. In addition\, I will co-present with a consultant who has been working with me to make this change at our school. &nbsp\;She will share an external perspective on how this process supports instructional alignment\, as well as the challenges and opportunities it presents for schools and educators.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 102\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5b8219910fbf232746aebdfdb386c390
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/5b8219910fbf232746aebdfdb386c390
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Ordinary Streets\, Extraordinary Learning
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces Neighborhood Walks as a powerful entry point into a community-connected\, place-based learning experience. Drawing on WPS Institute partnerships with urban schools in Massachusetts\, we’ll engage with student voices that illuminate the dimensions of learning\, connection\, and engagement that can happen when young people step outside the classroom. Participants will then experience a Neighborhood Walk near the conference site\, guided by simple lenses such as Making a Living or Being in Community. Along the way\, you’ll practice skills that scaffold student confidence for learning in the wider world.\nTogether\, we’ll identify the skills and mindsets students develop through these immersions\, and leave with practical tools to create neighborhood walks for your own schools and communities.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 106\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3f766fdab18a3a0e0c3366829bc14592
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/3f766fdab18a3a0e0c3366829bc14592
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Rethinking Stress to Nurture Thriving Learners
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, participants will learn about the student experience through the coping process. Whether you're a school leader\, classroom teacher\, parent/caregiver\, or student this session will offer fresh insights and strategies to help navigate stress\, foster well-being\, and enhance engagement. Participants will leave with concrete ways to support adaptive coping at home and at school. Come learn from what students are saying in our national data and how coping impacts their ability to thrive in our schools!\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 107\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dfefa58a12cb6c9e4bf126e305cef692
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/dfefa58a12cb6c9e4bf126e305cef692
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Crossover Session: Adaptive Solutions\, Technical Moves: How Check-Ins Address Complex Leadership Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \nThe University of Chicago’s Network for College Success has partnered with 14–18 Chicago high schools for over a decade\, helping principals and leadership teams strengthen collaboration to support student success. Recently\, the network introduced adaptive 1:1 check-ins between principals and their direct reports. This routine clarifies roles\, reduces work duplication\, strengthens accountability\, and creates consistent opportunities for reciprocal feedback. As principals adopt this approach\, schools will see clearer roles\, improved initiative follow-through\, stronger staff engagement\, and healthier learning cultures that advance student outcomes. In this interactive workshop\, participants will examine case studies from two large Chicago high schools\, explore research\, and practice tools such as a “Buckets of Work” mapping protocol\, leaving with strategies to apply adaptive check-ins in their own leadership contexts.\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High International 123\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:54c883d7385bb1bee461d76ddc4d5f84
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/54c883d7385bb1bee461d76ddc4d5f84
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Crossover Session: Beyond Grades and Test Scores: Experiential Learning and SEL Boosts Postsecondary Success
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \n\nImagine students who are nearly twice as likely to earn a college credential\, all because they had access to experiences that showed them what’s possible. At Embarc\, we create transformative learning experiences that connect students to people\, places\, and opportunities beyond the classroom\, paired with action and reflection tools that turn inspiration into real life postsecondary possibilities. These are not your average field trips\; they are intentional partnerships that shift mindsets and open doors. In this interactive session\, you’ll learn about the model Embarc uses to craft experiences. You’ll leave with a powerful framework to elevate experiential learning in your own school community. Walk away ready to design opportunities for you students that spark curiosity and drive measurable postsecondary outcomes for your students.\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary 114\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:505816ed6d978b695fe7ce7363946a07
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/505816ed6d978b695fe7ce7363946a07
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Crossover Session: Leveraging Learning Walks to Align on Student Experiences and Improve Coaching Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \n\nJoin NTC in exploring how to leverage learning walks across classrooms to deepen adult understanding of the student experience. Over the past five years\, NTC worked with diverse educational entities through a federally funded Education Innovation and Research grant\, exploring how educators can advance SEL integrated with rigorous content through a whole-school professional learning model. Participants will learn how to connect targeted classroom observation data to student surveys to broaden perspective of the student experience and inform educator coaching. Participants will:1) Learn from a video detailing impact on school leaders\, coach\, teacher\, and student relationships and work2) Practice leveraging NTC observation indicators3) Experience a Learning Walk debrief protocol to connect observation notes to necessary shifts in educator practice to positively impact student experience4) Plan how to apply takeaways to individual context\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary 217\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:94654b6187aa3e6baf004ee4d19749e9
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/94654b6187aa3e6baf004ee4d19749e9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Session: Leader's Mindset: Shifting Deeper Learning from Complex Challenge to Improvable Problem
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \nScaling deeper learning is a complex challenge\, not a complicated one\, demanding a fundamental shift in leadership mindset. This 90-minute workshop explores why the continuous improvement mindset\, often viewed as better suited for complicated problems\, requires a key leadership shift to be effective in this complex domain. Participants will workshop 2-3 common deeper learning challenges (e.g.\, student agency\, quality feedback) and use a structured routine to frame them as improvable problems. Attendees leave with tools\, resources\, and a shift in mindset to use in their systems.\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary 222\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:853d3a2b6b2fca477112c99a06e4eb2b
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/853d3a2b6b2fca477112c99a06e4eb2b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:System-Level R&D: Conditions for Change
DESCRIPTION:What if school systems were engines of continuous research and design\, learning alongside students and educators to create equitable futures? In this hands-on session\, Dr. Devin Vodicka and Dr. Katie Martin—co-founders and co-CEOs of Learner-Centered Collaborative—will invite participants to explore what an embedded R&D strategy looks like at scale. Through interactive dialogue\, case studies of learner-centered innovations\, and collaborative design activities\, participants will identify conditions that allow change to spread: shared vision\, leadership\, and a culture grounded in learner voice. Together\, we’ll surface bright spots\, co-create strategies for scaling innovation\, and leave with renewed joy and practical tools to drive sustainable\, equitable change.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High 106\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:06e46e816bf9a6adcc1d9d0a21f37de2
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/06e46e816bf9a6adcc1d9d0a21f37de2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260330T233000Z
DTEND:20260331T010000Z
SUMMARY:The Power of Play: Deepening Trust and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that trust is initiated in a cascade of internal chemical reactions that open the doorway to unsurpassed teamwork\, strong relationships\, and a boost in mental health. \n This session is ideal for leaders committed to cultivating more joy\, generosity\, and connection in their schools and classrooms. \n Participants will be treated to activities\, games\, and reflective prompts that practice developing trust . \n Attendees will leave with 3 simple activities\, and endless iterations\, to bring back to your schools to foster fun and connection\, resulting in trust and transformation.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 1
LOCATION:High Tech High 105\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ff1c4486af3c1859a726996f2a72795f
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/ff1c4486af3c1859a726996f2a72795f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T011500Z
DTEND:20260331T031500Z
SUMMARY:Reception & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a waterfront reception\, featuring local restaurants in a farmer's market style dinner\, dining alfresco (wear layers!)\, music\, dancing and drinks. Don't forget your drink tickets!&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott Liberty Station\, 2592 Laning Rd\, San Diego\, CA 92106
SEQUENCE:0
UID:877308c122828cdef224960e641d2f7a
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/877308c122828cdef224960e641d2f7a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T135000Z
DTEND:20260331T143000Z
SUMMARY:Morning Movement: Awakening AI Through Movement
DESCRIPTION:"Ancestral Intelligence" is knowledge that remembers.&nbsp\;It lives in the body and is awakened in relationship with one another and the land. One of the most powerful ways to access this kind of knowledge is through moving our bodies. I invite you to join me—a Native American educator and part of the Center for Love & Justice at HTH GSE —as we greet the morning and open our day of learning through movement. We will begin by grounding ourselves with breath and guided visualization\, then travel together along the Spanish Landing path\, walking or running beside the water. This is a shared journey. All paces and mobility levels are welcome\, and no one will move alone. We will gather at the front of High Tech&nbsp\;Elementary at 6:50 a.m.&nbsp\;and return around 7:30 a.m.\n\n
CATEGORIES:MORNING MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES (OPTIONAL)
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary Entrance\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:36b56b25517278ae4caa2b701ba017d9
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/36b56b25517278ae4caa2b701ba017d9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T140000Z
DTEND:20260331T151500Z
SUMMARY:Morning Movement: Kayak and Community Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Join Forest & Tree in collaboration with West Coast Paddle Sports for a morning kayak session focused on connecting outdoor time and building confidence learning in nearby nature. We will meet at 7:00am and paddle from 7:15–8:15am\, offering a shared experience that supports skill-building and connection.&nbsp\;This session is open to 14 participants of any experience level\, whether you are brand new to kayaking or returning to the water. Time outdoors is beneficial for students and educators alike\, creating opportunities to engage beyond the classroom. You will have time afterward to change and enjoy breakfast before your deep dive session. Participation is free\, and a waiver will be sent upon confirmation.\n\nMeeting Spot / Location:\nOutside the Courtyard Marriott by Liberty Station\, along the boardwalk.\n\nPacking List:Comfortable clothes that can get wetLight layers for the morningClosed-toe shoes or water shoesHat and sunglassesSunscreenRefillable water bottleSmall towel and change of clothes for after the paddle\n
CATEGORIES:MORNING MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES (OPTIONAL)
LOCATION:Boardwalk Outside Courtyard Marriott\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3222597202e34436e27af5e686364c82
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/3222597202e34436e27af5e686364c82
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T150000Z
DTEND:20260331T154500Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast and Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:BREAKFAST MENU\nSpinach\, Tomato & Feta Quiche Bites (Vegetarian)Bacon\, Onion & Swiss Quiche BitesAssorted Fresh-Baked Mini Pastries (Croissants\, Muffins\, Scones\, Danishes)Vegan PastriesCold Oats (Vegan Cold Oats Will Be Made Available)YogurtsHard Cooked EggsFresh Cut Fruit\nMARKETPLACE\nCheck out the DL Marketplace\, where you can purchase Deeper Learning merch from our student-run print shop\, or purchase books by some of the Deeper Learning and National Summit on Improvement in Education presenters! In addition to a "self-serve" bookstore\,&nbsp\;Myers Education Press\, the leading publisher of Continuous Improvement books\, digital content\, and support products for a variety of improvement communities\, will also be at the Marketplace!\n\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary Gym\, 2150 Cushing Rd\, San Diego\, CA 92106\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0061b537db5ef3f665551d6169c2f08b
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/0061b537db5ef3f665551d6169c2f08b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T151000Z
DTEND:20260331T154000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast Meetup: Join the Deeper Learning Network: A New Initiative from the Deeper Learning Institute at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and bring your breakfast to High Tech Elementary 122 to learn more about the Deeper Learning Network!\n\nScaling deeper learning requires community and connection. The Deeper Learning Network is a collection of hubs\, located in all 50 states\, united by shared principles and shaped by local context. We’re inviting you to&nbsp\;lead or join a hub&nbsp\;and help anchor deeper learning where you live.\n\nDeeper Learnings "Hubs" convene educators and schools to develop\, showcase\, and spread deeper learning practices. They host communities of practice\, cultivate district\, principal\, and teacher leaders\, and create experiential learning opportunities for adults. We know that deeper learning must be experienced\, not just discussed. Together\, hubs facilitate powerful\, network-wide learning experiences\, learn alongside one another\, and stoke local demand for purposeful\, student-centered learning.\n\nIf you’re ready to move from isolated efforts to collective impact\, join us and learn more.\ndeeperlearning.gse.harvard.edu/network
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary 122\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cef17a8888992e0df4c114d136542a4f
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/cef17a8888992e0df4c114d136542a4f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T160000Z
DTEND:20260331T163000Z
SUMMARY:Community Advisory: Deeper Learning Competencies
DESCRIPTION:To find your Community Advisory location\, check Sched for the classroom location for your deep dive session. That is where you will meet for the four Community Advisory sessions (and your deep dive)!Your Deep Dive colleagues will become your small group for four sessions during the event. This session will connect you to the other folks that you'll be learning with in your Deep Dive.Intentional small-by-design sessions throughout the event create an opportunity to build relationships\, process experiences from the event\, and discuss\, plan\, and act toward the future. Highly recommended for promoting lasting relationships with other amazing deeper learners around the world!Prepare for your Deep Dive experience by strengthening your connection to others!
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:Your Deep Dive Session Room\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:940e1e9a0e027f4a0d088e34656bdbfe
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/940e1e9a0e027f4a0d088e34656bdbfe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:A Box Sent Back from the Future
DESCRIPTION:Step into the year 2051. In this immersive Deep Dive\, you’ll open a “Box from the Future” filled with strange ephemera—protest flyers\, redacted curricula\, AI classroom reviews—and work with peers to collaboratively imagine the story of how education might evolve over time. Drawing from the discipline of experience design\, you will experience this participatory world- building process\, but also design your own speculative artifacts and learning experiences. You’ll practice using world-building as a tool for deeper learning across disciplines\, helping students critically analyze systems\, see agency in the present\, and connect learning to real-world issues. You’ll leave with adaptable strategies\, artifact templates\, and a prototype of your own\, all ready to use with students in any subject.\n\nThis session is for teachers\, instructional coaches\, and school leaders who want a highly engaging\, equity-focused practice rooted in the principles of experience design.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) &nbsp\;\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan) &nbsp\;\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) &nbsp\;\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing &nbsp\;\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) &nbsp\;\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 101\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:73397037ec6db555a39d1a595dcdd4c0
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/73397037ec6db555a39d1a595dcdd4c0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Are Your Structures Sabotaging Your Mission?
DESCRIPTION:What inherited structures does your school have in place? Are they serving the vision of your school or district? &nbsp\;Are your various structures competing with one another? “Form should follow function” is a valuable adage that can be taken one step further so that your forms are transformed to shape their functions in effective and positive ways. In this Deep Dive\, you’ll assess your current structures to determine the ones that are serving you and the ones that you are serving. You’ll learn from examples of how schools and districts all over the world changed structures including master schedules\, assessments\, grading\, lesson planning templates\, staff meetings\, and more\, to transform their schools. You will leave with a plan for a structural change that you can implement at your own site. \n\nLunch is included in the deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan) \nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing \nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 102\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ff65261c7e1f316dfa6861965012deba
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/ff65261c7e1f316dfa6861965012deba
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Collective Design: Designing WITH the Local Genius of Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Solutions to complex systemic challenges already exist within the “local genius” of our communities. &nbsp\;This interactive deep dive explores how to shift from designing for communities to designing with them.\n\nAs we will build a community in real time\, we'll explore the attributes of thriving communities and the conditions necessary for true co-creation. You will identify a specific challenge from your own context and work collaboratively to discover the missing voices and perspectives traditional data often misses. We will then explore ways to authentically build the trust required for meaningful partnership and practice the listening skills required for true collaboration. Participants will leave with concrete tools and a clear plan to integrate community voices into your design process—not just as a strategy\, but as a restorative act of shifting power to those most impacted by decisions.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 116\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:088522c6d5d257ea48a16ea26be5db79
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/088522c6d5d257ea48a16ea26be5db79
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Crafting Hope in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:In Crafting Hope in Challenging Times\, diverse participants from across the educational ecosystem are invited to engage in a shared\, reflective experience focused on how today’s social and political dynamics are felt and lived in schools. Blending design thinking\, narrative inquiry\, and accessible hands-on making (no artistic background required)\, participants will translate lived experiences into small quilt-square artifacts using mixed media as metaphor\, assembled into a collaborative installation representing collective experience\, hope\, and imagined change. In a moment of heightened polarization\, the session treats craft as a tool for connection\, sense-making\, and pedagogical imagination.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan) \nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing \nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 146\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c7d09f50474f16e42ffdd62779a4c9db
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/c7d09f50474f16e42ffdd62779a4c9db
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Design for Belonging Within & Beyond Classroom Walls
DESCRIPTION:As educators\, we design our learning environments with great care - spaces we feel comfortable in and feel will be engaging for our students\, leaning on research\, wisdom of practice\, &nbsp\;and intuition. &nbsp\;What if we could find ways to improve even the best laid plans? &nbsp\;What hidden or untapped resources might be in and around your classroom to help increase belonging\, engagement\, self-awareness\, and appreciation for culture and place?\n\nCome join us in our collaborative lab space to explore Stanford’s Dimensions of Belonging as a framework for considering the roles we allow people and place to play in our learning environments\; in our Belonging Lab\, we’ll prototype changes to our school or classroom spaces that goes beyond just welcoming environment to activating our spaces and students as shapers of belonging.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan) \nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing \nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 148\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4b50ca180814039832b413c337c5fdbe
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/4b50ca180814039832b413c337c5fdbe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Empowering Educators to Lead Fieldwork: Doing More with Less
DESCRIPTION:Place-based experiential learning or “fieldwork” sounds good on paper\, but how do you implement a robust\, meaningful fieldwork program without ample money\, time\, and people? In this session\, we will venture off-campus to demonstrate how even a simple experience can spark learning\, ground existing lessons\, and support cross-disciplinary connections. Participants will be challenged to connect the experience to their own disciplines and communities\, and to consider how low lift experiences can be just as impactful to students as elaborate ones. Hear directly from students about why fieldwork is worth it\, and brainstorm with fellow school leaders and educators how to surmount real barriers. Teachers will leave the session with a draft of a fieldwork experience for their context. School/district leaders will leave with a plan on how to empower teachers to embed fieldwork in their courses.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan) \nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing \nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 105\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:11b56a70d1da2d113762e82897193545
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/11b56a70d1da2d113762e82897193545
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:ENGAGE! Designing Innovative Project-Based Experiences
DESCRIPTION:We often hear about hands-on teaching\, but how do we actually put student-centered learning into practice? The session will focus on how you can design integrated\, multi-disciplinary learning experiences in any classroom and any subject. This deep dive will strike a balance between being actively engaged as learners and pulling the curtain back to explain the ideas and research behind the learning. By the end of this session you will have concrete teaching strategies as well as an overall framework for lesson\, project\, or unit planning. Come be part of the Habla magic!\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan) \nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing \nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 113\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:88747daa8dd0dbd964fe3519e90ec794
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/88747daa8dd0dbd964fe3519e90ec794
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Experience as Text
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about standards aligned\, data driven teaching and learning through the experience of making chocolate. In this Deep Dive\, participants will have the chance to make chocolate in a couple of different ways while learning about the history of this extraordinary food. Throughout the experience\, participants will have time to understand the importance of real experience toward Deeper Learning in the classroom. We will unpack the experience for connections to all of the traditional content buckets\, and use that understanding to inform the work we will do back home after the conference.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 141\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:13eaf48b6fe08d30c98e8b88b2cae654
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/13eaf48b6fe08d30c98e8b88b2cae654
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Gamified Project-Based Learning to Engage your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This session is for innovative educators looking to enhance engagement and develop students’ problem-solving\, communication\, and leadership skills. We will experience a gamified project addressing real-world issues such as eliminating poverty\, combating climate change\, and peacekeeping. In small groups representing different countries\, you will create solutions\, trade\, form alliances\, impose sanctions\, and possibly engage in conflict to acquire resources. &nbsp\;Join us for this collaborative experience and take home this synergetic\, gamified project that encourages students to learn and take action to improve themselves and the world.&nbsp\;Throughout the session\, you will hear from students who have completed the project\, learning about their experiences and strategies. We will pause to reflect\, brainstorm\, and discuss how these instructional strategies can engage students in your schools.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan) \nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing \nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) \nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 107\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:144a6dd8dd03e86f2b8518cbcadf2814
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/144a6dd8dd03e86f2b8518cbcadf2814
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:How to Deeper Learn-ify Your Adopted Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Are you committed to Deeper Learning—projects\, authentic assessments!—and grade-level curricula (like Springboard or Illustrative Math)? Good for you. You are committed to educational justice. But you may also be feeling the squeeze: there’s only so much time.\n \n It doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game. The trick is to put Deeper Learning and solid curriculum in service of each other. In this Deep Dive\, you’ll bring a unit or assignment from your published curriculum (or work with examples we provide) and learn how to deepen its power by applying principles of High-Quality Performance Assessment (HQPA) and practices of public exhibition.\n \n After a day in this creative design laboratory—open to teachers and school or district leaders—you’ll show off your new skills with a piece of curriculum that’s been “Deeper Learn-ified.”\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 107\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:076410e4b13bfd355c4538410718c653
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/076410e4b13bfd355c4538410718c653
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Leading PBL Through Workforce Transformation
DESCRIPTION:School and district leaders today are navigating constant change—staff turnover\, shifting roles\, and a multigenerational workforce. Sustaining high-quality Project Based Learning requires systems that support the work regardless of who comes and goes. &nbsp\;This session is for leaders who want to build durable PBL systems that create stability in changing environments. Participants will explore strategies for building shared vision\, designing effective onboarding and just-in-time supports\, and leveraging the strengths of the adults in their system. Participants will leave with concrete action steps and greater confidence to lead PBL through change.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 117\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:83eb044bd2d0a643a64e5dc0a77ce4ea
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/83eb044bd2d0a643a64e5dc0a77ce4ea
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Lessons that Inspire: Deeper Instruction Strategies
DESCRIPTION:When we think about Deeper Learning\, we usually picture Project-Based Learning. Projects are one of the best ways to immerse students in Deeper Learning\, but in most schools\, projects are not happening all the time. Often\, even in PBL schools\, they comprise only a small part of the schedule. Students deserve Deeper Learning all day long.\n\nIn this workshop\, we will dive into Deeper Instruction strategies—analyzing frameworks\, models\, and videos—to help us move toward schools where every lesson is a Deeper Learning lesson. We will consider together strategies for PreK-12 classrooms where students are active\, independent\, and collaborative thinkers throughout lessons\, whether the lessons are a part of projects or not connected to projects.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 144\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:af3b160fd9a1072de52f97a5f237c183
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/af3b160fd9a1072de52f97a5f237c183
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Let's Build a Space Habitat! A PBL & Design Thinking Slice
DESCRIPTION:Experience Deeper Learning through the power of Project Based Learning & Design Thinking as we collaborate in groups to design & build models of sustainable habitats for living on another planet. This will be a fun and creative session aimed at teachers & administrators interested in experiencing best practices for designing & managing projects in the classroom and understanding how PBL and Design Thinking can create awesome\, meaningful learning experiences in any context! This session has appeared at Deeper Learning before and is based on a project run by the facilitator multiple times at High Tech High with 11th graders. Our agenda includes a condensed version of the project (a "slice") as well as opportunities to take intentional pauses in order to step back and use our lens as educators to note and discuss the pedagogical practices undergirding the project while experiencing them in action.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 150\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4dcf0aa1ff9cfc7df0bd3186174d2c1c
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/4dcf0aa1ff9cfc7df0bd3186174d2c1c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Let's Design Tomorrow’s Schools: AI\, Equity\, and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:This full-day session invites educators and school leaders to collaboratively reimagine what equitable and future-ready schools can be in an age shaped by AI. Through dialogue and collaboration\, we will disuss the possibilities and tensions of AI in education. We will also design individual action plans to bring back to your schools to make equitable use of AI in your schools. This session is ideal for teacher leaders\, instructional coaches\, and school or district leaders who are thinking strategically about how to engage teams and communities in shaping responsible and human-centered uses of AI.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 106\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:777b9ff7e30082648cc4fbec74e61aaf
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/777b9ff7e30082648cc4fbec74e61aaf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Multilingual Ecosystems: The Head\, Hands\, and Heart
DESCRIPTION:This Deep Dive will explore students' dynamic translanguaging pedagogies to foster multilingual ecosystems in our classrooms and schools. Participants will seek to understand their own linguistic histories and disrupt biases that impact instructional design. Participants will delve into translanguaging practices that can foster a more multilingual and inclusive classroom environment. We will discuss strategies for integrating translanguaging into pedagogy and curriculum design. Educators will be able to apply new strategies to their classrooms and schools in order to disrupt harmful language practices. They will build nurturing spaces to honor and leverage the linguistic diversity of their students. Come and create classrooms where multilingualism is celebrated\, and all students feel valued and engaged in their learning journey. All experience levels are welcome. \n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 108\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:000cd688426ebf036241d86147ab307f
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/000cd688426ebf036241d86147ab307f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Negotiation for Education Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Negotiation is the process through which people come together to make sense of problems and build sustainable solutions. In that sense\, we as educators are negotiating all day\, every day. We are negotiating with students\, colleagues\, caregivers\, community members\, and political leaders. Some of our negotiations are formal - such as a contract negotiation. But most of our negotiations are informal\, such as when we deliberate on how to address a pressing challenge or resolve a conflict within our school or community. In this session\, we will explore foundational negotiation principles and strategies through experiential learning\, giving us the opportunity to experience the Deeper Learning competencies firsthand. In doing so\, we’ll pursue two main goals: 1) learn more about the theory and practice of negotiation\, and 2) explore how to design and facilitate high-impact experiential learning experiences that are rich in the Deeper Learning competencies.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 158\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6180d730443d830f3afc51f21a86912c
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/6180d730443d830f3afc51f21a86912c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Numbers are People 2 (Too)
DESCRIPTION:In a world obsessed with numbers\, we ask you to join us in the fight to excavate and unearth the stories that hide behind the data. This interdisciplinary\, hands-on exploration includes math\, visual arts\, literature\, and social sciences. We will collect real stories\, extract data\, and transform our findings into meaningful visuals.&nbsp\;Experience the Design for Deeper Learning Kaleidoscope PBL Essentials in action as you collaborate\, create\, and make learning visible. You’ll leave with adaptable PBL design strategies\, and tools for designing data experiences that center empathy.
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 109\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2c4814213a2d9716a250f28db8695d64
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/2c4814213a2d9716a250f28db8695d64
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Play More Attention: The Magic of Crafting Engaging Experiences
DESCRIPTION:When given the gift of someone's attention\, what do you choose to do with it? Join Magician Sky King (www.SkyKingMagic.com) and educator Carolene King for a deep dive on attention where you will craft the scripting for and confidently perform a magic illusion for an audience by the end of your experience. Learn about a framework on crafting engaging experiences and put it into practice through this magic show experience. Reflect on how you will apply this framework in your work\, whether you are teaching leadership skills to your staff\, or science principles to middle schoolers\, or creative writing to high schoolers. Use the magic of crafting engaging experiences to playfully engage your participants' attention to effectively deliver your content.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 117\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c07d3261f05d7d69e4436a88c699a8b4
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/c07d3261f05d7d69e4436a88c699a8b4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Rewrite the Script: Redefining School Through Storytelling and Pathways
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive deep dive led by Creating Creators\, Santa Ana Unified School District’s Saintly Films\, & What School Could Be facilitators\, participants will reimagine a favorite lesson by embedding narrative filmmaking strategies aligned with academic standards. Using a PBL framework & AI tools\, they will explore the creative process from brainstorming driving questions\, scriptwriting\, storyboarding\, filming\, & editing to produce a one-minute video artifact & lesson outline. The session offers firsthand experience with creative media to elevate learning\, foster belonging\, & engage diverse learners.\n\nParticipants will leave with tools\, templates\, & a replicable framework to integrate filmmaking into classrooms across grade levels & subject areas. This session is designed for teachers\, instructional coaches\, & school leaders seeking equitable\, student-centered practices that make learning more meaningful & engaging.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 119\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:40fb79024d0269ea2b12026d1ae58fc0
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/40fb79024d0269ea2b12026d1ae58fc0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Rhythm Rooms: Body Percussion Tools for Engagement\, Belonging\, and Classroom Culture
DESCRIPTION:More than ever\, schools need cooperative learning environments where students feel a sense of belonging and know their voice matters. This workshop is a hands-on professional learning experience that equips educators with practical\, rhythm-based strategies to strengthen engagement\, focus\, and classroom community across all grade levels and subject areas.&nbsp\; We will explore how these approaches help students build focus\, self-regulation\, nonverbal communication\, collaboration\, and confidence.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;These strategies channel energy in positive\, focused ways\, align with SEL goals\, and can be used immediately—no music or dance background required.\n\nParticipants will experience stepping and body percussion activities and learn how to adapt them for classroom use as warm-ups\, mindset training\, focus resets\, and collaborative learning tools. Each strategy is clearly connected to classroom application\, with guidance on facilitation\, differentiation\, and classroom management—making the session valuable for general classroom teachers\, arts specialists\, and administrators alike.\n\nParticipants will also take part in a short step performance inspired by collegiate step traditions and examine how its structure can be scaled for different ages\, spaces\, and instructional goals.&nbsp\; Come ready to clap\, stomp\, and laugh your way into tools for creating a classroom where every student feels seen\, valued\, and part of the rhythm.\n\n\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 106\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:34ef3994d3108ba641f9d69dbc3c8192
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/34ef3994d3108ba641f9d69dbc3c8192
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Rooted in Vision: Leading to Accelerate Emergence and Coherence
DESCRIPTION:How can we build momentum for change in a way that enables shared direction but doesn’t impose standardization? How can we get the boats rowing in the same direction but still foster innovation? In this session we will explore the complimentary ideas of coherence and emergence and how together they can accelerate transformation. Building coherence requires relentless focus and constant vigilance. Participants will first examine their vision\, ensuring it is specific\, clear and identify where elements of your vision already exist within your system. Then leaders will play The Coherence Game\; an activity we have created to help system leaders see where in their own system they have strong coherence and where coherence needs to be built. Lastly\, participants will connect their coherence work with the critical strategies that enable emergence to happen in their organization.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 114\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:40ab207ac6684beb21aa663e71fd62e1
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/40ab207ac6684beb21aa663e71fd62e1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T163000Z
DTEND:20260331T214500Z
SUMMARY:Students Are the Curriculum and the Community Is the School
DESCRIPTION:This Deep Dives experience includes visiting a local student at their internship to witness learning in action\, while mentors reflect on the power of guidance and community experts share how they strengthen neighborhoods. Learners will engage directly with young people as they pursue passions\, build mentor relationships\, and take on impactful work. Participants will also explore a local organization doing meaningful community work. These authentic encounters highlight what’s possible when education extends beyond classroom walls. Afterward\, participants engage in hands-on workshops to explore tools and strategies for building thriving real-world learning programs. They will leave not only inspired but also equipped with a practical plan to design infrastructure\, systems\, and supports that bring this vision to life in their own contexts.\n\nLunch is included in each deep dive.\nLUNCH MENU\nGreek Salad (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nCannelini Bean & Pasta Salad (Vegan)\nLemon Basmati Rice (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nMediterranean Spiced Chicken (Gluten-Free)\nTahini Dressing\nFalafel (Vegan\, Gluten-Free)\nRoasted Vegetables &nbsp\; Lemon Bars & Baklava
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVE
LOCATION:High Tech High 164\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c438fb89afa140afa7af26922c393d54
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/c438fb89afa140afa7af26922c393d54
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T214500Z
DTEND:20260331T224500Z
SUMMARY:Community Advisory: Deep Dive Reflection & Exhibition Prep
DESCRIPTION:To find your Community Advisory location\, check Sched for the classroom location for your deep dive session. That is where you will meet for the four Community Advisory sessions (and your deep dive)!Deeper Learning comes from reflecting on our learning experiences. This session will be focused on synthesizing your learning from your deep dive and preparing for the Exhibition of Learning which will take place the morning of April 1st. Your Deep Dive group will work together to curate artifacts of your learning that you will share in an all conference Exhibition of Learning.Intentional small-by-design sessions throughout the event create an opportunity to build relationships\, process experiences from the event\, and discuss\, plan\, and act toward the future. Highly recommended for promoting lasting relationships with other amazing deeper learners around the world!\n
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:Your Deep Dive Session Room\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2c4e0c1a362d704ab7775e94d3854d5d
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/2c4e0c1a362d704ab7775e94d3854d5d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260331T233000Z
DTEND:20260401T013000Z
SUMMARY:The Future Isn’t Standardized: A Film Screening and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:As work\, learning\, and society evolve\, what should school hold onto—and what must it be willing to change? This moderated screening and conversation features curated clips from Most Likely to Succeed and Multiple Choice that explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping learning\, work\, and postsecondary pathways. Through contrasting school models—project-based\, experiential learning and career-connected education grounded in mentorship—participants examine how skills for college\, employment\, and durable human development are cultivated. The session also surfaces a central parent dilemma: choosing between innovative models aligned to a child’s needs or traditional pathways long viewed as the safest route to success. Blending film\, guided reflection\, and peer dialogue\, this interactive experience invites educators\, families\, and system leaders to consider why schools look the way they do\, how AI accelerates change\, and what it means to prepare young people for an uncertain future.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:OPTIONAL SOCIAL HOURS
LOCATION:High Tech High Graduate School of Education Forum\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4c2693a859d40c32798681c1ce7251ab
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/4c2693a859d40c32798681c1ce7251ab
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T000000Z
DTEND:20260401T010000Z
SUMMARY:Mingei International Museum Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mingei International Museum\, a folk art\, craft\, and design museum located in Balboa Park\, invites you on Tuesday\, March 31st from 5-6 pm to join a docent-led tour of their current exhibitions: Inside the Design Center\, Boundless: Reflections of Southern California Landscapes in Midcentury Studio Ceramics\, and Restitched: Feed Sacks in Mid-Twentieth Century Quilts. Admission is free\, but RSVP using the link below is required and space is limited.\n\nRSVP here: https://47676.blackbaudhosting.com/47676/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=f2690389-9e89-4664-b2f2-3e0a7e22d1d8
CATEGORIES:OPTIONAL SOCIAL HOURS
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, Balboa Park\, Plaza de Panama\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA 92101
SEQUENCE:0
UID:33d819605765c1db3c3972e045781f83
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/33d819605765c1db3c3972e045781f83
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T010000Z
DTEND:20260401T030000Z
SUMMARY:PBLWorks Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Gather with friends in a fun space\, enjoy a drink and some food\, and listen to great music. We'd love to see you!\n\nThe first 50 guests at the social hour will receive free copies of Project Based Learning for All: A Leader's Guide\, a new book by Bob Lenz and Lisa Mireles. Additionally\, Bob and Lisa will be available to sign the book for those who are interested!
CATEGORIES:OPTIONAL SOCIAL HOURS
LOCATION:Stone Brewing Liberty Station\, 2816 Historic Decatur Road San Diego\, CA 92106
SEQUENCE:0
UID:303031b1db9ed601cb43a5c06f329167
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/303031b1db9ed601cb43a5c06f329167
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T150000Z
DTEND:20260401T153000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast and Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:BREAKFAST MENUBagel Bar + Smoked Salmon (Vegan Friendly) Tomatoes / Red Onions / Cucumbers / Capers / Lemon Wedges Cream Cheese / Jams / Butter Assorted Fresh-Baked Mini Pastries (Croissants\, Muffins\, Scones\, Danishes) Oatmeal Bar (Vegan\, Gluten-Free) Raisins / Cinnamon / Honey\, Agave / Brown Sugar / Chocolate Chips / Milks\, Non-Dairy Milks Fresh Cut Fruit\nMARKETPLACE\nCheck out the DL Marketplace\, where you can purchase Deeper Learning merch from our student-run print shop\, or purchase books by some of the Deeper Learning and National Summit on Improvement in Education presenters! In addition to a "self-serve" bookstore\,&nbsp\;Myers Education Press\, the leading publisher of Continuous Improvement books\, digital content\, and support products for a variety of improvement communities\, will also be at the Marketplace!
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary Gym\, 2150 Cushing Rd\, San Diego\, CA 92106\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ee0933831d9649c72b1e06977d8e2024
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/ee0933831d9649c72b1e06977d8e2024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T153000Z
DTEND:20260401T154500Z
SUMMARY:Community Advisory: Set Up and Prep for Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:To find your Community Advisory location\, check Sched for the classroom location for your deep dive session. That is where you will meet for the four Community Advisory sessions (and your deep dive)!This session will be focused on final set up and preparation for the Exhibition of Learning which will take place the morning of April 1st. During this time you will be grouped with participants from different Deep Dives\, and you will have a chance to share your Deep Dive reflection with others. This reflection will continue to build relationships and process experiences with new Deeper Learning friends from around the world. \n
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:Your Deep Dive Session Room\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c4164b2ad87d92fb896dcac2dce05cb7
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/c4164b2ad87d92fb896dcac2dce05cb7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T155500Z
DTEND:20260401T164500Z
SUMMARY:Exhibition of Learning
DESCRIPTION:In this Exhibition of Learning\, participants will have an opportunity to reflect in small groups on their learning and share it with others. Participants will be grouped with Deeper Learners from different Deep Dives. In addition to individuals presenting\, they will also have an opportunity to be an audience member to learn from other deep divers. This will take place in the building where the Deep Dives were located.
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:Your Deep Dive Session Room\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:05df61803ea75be800510fe030320811
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/05df61803ea75be800510fe030320811
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T180000Z
SUMMARY:Prescribing Agency: Two Docs\, One Mission: Centering Youth Voice for Transformative Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Mendoza and Dr. Goodman as they share how educators can move beyond compliance\, embrace the Center for Love & Justice's equity stances\, and truly center youth voice in daily practice. In this session\, they will have honest dialogue around strategies for fostering student agency\, pushing past the barriers\, and doing the work that innovation demands for our young people\, without taking “no” for an answer. Participants will walk away with methods\, mindsets\, and moves that help young people lead their learning.\n\nAbout the Den Speakers:\n\nDr. Jesse Mendoza is a dedicated educator\, community advocate\, and public servant from Bell Gardens\, California. He graduated from Bell Gardens High School before earning a B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University\, Long Beach\, and an M.A. in UOP. In May 2025\, he completed his Doctorate in Education\, strengthening his commitment to academic excellence and community leadership.\nAt Bell Gardens Intermediate School\, Dr. Mendoza has developed impactful dance and performing arts programs that promote self-esteem\, creative expression\, wellness\, and strong ethical values among students. His work has elevated the arts and expanded performance opportunities across the district. In addition to his contributions in education\, Dr. Mendoza has served as Mayor of Bell Gardens\, focusing on youth empowerment\, public service\, and community engagement.\n\nDr. Eric Goodman is an innovative educational leader and Site Director of YELLOWHAB\, a 5th-9th grade microschool at Norfolk State University\, launching its high school model with Advisory and Internship programs connecting learning to real life. YELLOWHAB's curriculum utilizes the UN Sustainable Development Goals\, emphasizing PBL\, equity\, and belonging through the Center for Love and Justice. With 21 years experience\, Dr. Goodman opened the newly built Richard Bowling Elementary in his childhood neighborhood\, prioritizing wraparound services and community partnerships. He is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran and is the current President of the Virginia Elementary Principals Association\, which serves 1000+ leaders. Inspired by Shirley Chisholm’s words: “If they don’t give you a seat at the table\, bring a folding chair\,” he ensures life-changing education for every scholar under his leadership happens.
CATEGORIES:DEN TALK
LOCATION:High Tech Middle Commons\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f99c11055f7909873dcff6c33eae5316
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/f99c11055f7909873dcff6c33eae5316
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T180000Z
SUMMARY:What Can the Deeper Learning and High Quality Instructional Materials Communities Learn from Each Other?
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, many schools and districts have selected instructional materials that meet external and internal designations of “high-quality” (HQIM). How does the learning from the field of Deeper Learning figure into those HQIM selection processes? And what might the Deeper Learning community learn from the momentum in the HQIM world? Join Kiran Purohit\, VP of Curriculum & Instruction at New Visions for Public Schools\, and Elizabeth Chu of Columbia Center for Public Research and Leadership\, as they reflect on their experiences at the intersection of Deeper Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials in NYC and across the country. Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of the ways these bodies of work speak to each other\, inspired to ensure that all young people experience intellectually demanding\, well-designed instruction.\n\nAbout the Den Speakers:\n\nKiran&nbsp\;joined New Visions for Public Schools in 2012 and currently leads the curriculum and instruction team. Prior to working at New Visions\, she collaborated with schools to develop coherent secondary science and math curricula and taught science and math in middle schools in New York City. She holds Master’s degrees from Teachers College and New York University\, and an Ed.D in curriculum studies from Columbia University\, Teachers College.\n\nLiz&nbsp\;is the Executive Director of CPRL and a lecturer of law at Columbia Law School. Before joining CPRL\, Elizabeth was an Assistant Professor of Practice at Relay Graduate School of Education\, began her work in education as a middle and high school English teacher in the South Bronx.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:DEN TALK
LOCATION:High Tech High Commons\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a43c89649e875e709194f9a036001cee
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/a43c89649e875e709194f9a036001cee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Becoming a DL Teacher: Feedback That Matters
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a deeper learning teacher—and how can we support each other in that journey? Participants will use our Deeper Learning Teaching & Classroom Framework—anchored in the domains of Conditions\, Connection\, and Pedagogy\, along with the Growth Arcs (Sprouting → Rooted → Thriving)—to practice giving and receiving feedback that deepens practice rather than merely checking boxes.\n Participants will analyze what deeper learning looks like across contexts and practice structured protocols for feedback. Whether newer to deeper learning or more advanced\, participants will have differentiated entry points to explore and calibrate.\n Takeaways include:\n A set of feedback stems aligned to the framework.\n An adaptable observation lens using Growth Arcs.\n A feedback protocol to apply in their own school.\n \n Our Framework draws on research and practitioners including Hammond\, Immordino-Yang\, Bransford\, Hewlett Foundation\, Ritchart\, Berger\, McTigue/Wiggins.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High 158\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:79b9d61d7c29f3f308efb12167b3fd62
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/79b9d61d7c29f3f308efb12167b3fd62
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the One-and-Done: Adult Learning for Impact
DESCRIPTION:This is for leaders who want to design adult learning experiences that are authentic and rigorous. Just as we strive to design student learning that is engaging and purposeful\, we must approach adult learning with the same intentionality - ensuring it is active\, relevant\, and connected to real-world practice. Professional learning shouldn’t be a one-time event. It should be a strategic process that fosters growth. In this workshop\, leaders will explore how to meet the diverse needs of adults in their organizations. Through the study of an exemplar\, participants will design a cohesive arc of learning that drives long-term impact. Leaders will then zoom in to a single day of adult learning grounded in cognitive neuroscience. With planning time\, peer collaboration\, reflection\, and practical tools\, participants will leave with a plan for structuring adult learning experiences that move beyond the one-and-done model and fosters deep\, sustained growth.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High 150\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:15e4bfa57f2c01824dd4d73475d5e989
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/15e4bfa57f2c01824dd4d73475d5e989
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap: Partnering for Equitable Access to Futures in STEM
DESCRIPTION:Our workshop gives a window into an innovative tri-party collaboration between a school district\, university and nonprofit designed to address gaps in access for kids to game-changing opportunities to learn\, love and consider futures in STEM fields. The program\, called Beyond Possible\, is an afterschool community-based dual enrollment program for high school students designed to develop STEM and durable skills and position young people to enter in-demand careers leading to economic mobility.\n\nIn this session\, participants will walk through the development journey of this partnership\, examine data sets to pinpoint crucial issues of equity\, engage in community asset mapping to identify strong values-driven collaborations and gain perspective from lessons learned by the partners as they built and adjusted the innovative partnership. &nbsp\;Through the process\, participants will have the opportunity to engage with others\, apply the thinking protocols to their own challenges and bring curiosity and planning focus to dilemmas of equity in their own contexts.\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 114\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2c3e94bd06686ce3f94320c75e40fe46
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/2c3e94bd06686ce3f94320c75e40fe46
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Building Ecosystems of Mattering in Schools
DESCRIPTION:What does it take for every student to feel they truly matter? In this interactive session\, inspired by the Odyssey Leadership Academy model\, participants will engage in hands-on activities\, reflective dialogue\, and collaborative design to explore how belonging drives deeper learning. Together we’ll practice strategies for centering student voice\, amplifying agency\, and embedding equity into everyday learning. Through playful community-building and guided reflection\, participants will experience the practices that foster mattering—connection\, visibility\, and care. By the end\, you’ll leave with practical tools to cultivate classrooms and schools where belonging is not a byproduct\, but the foundation of flourishing.\n \n This session is for teachers\, school leaders\, and district teams seeking concrete\, equity-centered strategies to create joyful\, inclusive ecosystems of learning where every student is seen\, valued\, and essential.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 113\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ee34d82478269aad6899719927d8411c
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/ee34d82478269aad6899719927d8411c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Building Student Centered Culture by Developing Teacher Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Moving beyond the rhetoric of "student-centered learning\," this interactive workshop provides participants with concrete strategies and frameworks for building sustainable teacher leadership systems that genuinely transform classroom instruction. Through a combination of collaborative reflection\, authentic teacher testimonials\, School District of South Milwaukee Principal led practical planning sessions\, and expert consultation from Brian Delgado of Blue Dot Education\, attendees will leave with actionable steps to create learning environments where students consistently engage in problem-solving\, collaboration\, and communication while mastering both academic and social-emotional learning competencies.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High 148\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f07777ed39886ca8475948a510bdc8ce
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/f07777ed39886ca8475948a510bdc8ce
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Community Rap Sessions: Fostering Authentic Family & Community Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Learning environments are often designed without the voices of our most important stakeholders: the people we are meant to serve. Imagine instead working together with families to identify needs\, co-create solutions\, and celebrate growth. If you’re a school leader seeking to foster these genuine connections\, join us to experience community rap sessions\, a culturally responsive practice that creates space for every voice to be heard. This session begins engaging educators as learners in an immersive experience\, then shifts to the structures and planning needed to implement community rap sessions in your own school. Together\, we will examine how these practices can become a routine way to engage families and community members meaningfully. As a Deeper Learning by Doing® experience\, leave with concrete tools and strategies\, personal action steps\, contacts for follow-up coaching\, and greater confidence to authentically partner with families and communities.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 101\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:430efd2f44fc328fdfecdc81181dc495
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/430efd2f44fc328fdfecdc81181dc495
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Design for Deeper Learning with the AI Kaleidoscope
DESCRIPTION:High Tech High GSE’s Kaleidoscope framework supports educators in designing transformative learning experiences. However\, designing for and with learners takes a lot of time and creative energy. This workshop introduces collaborative protocols for community-oriented projects and strategies for using the AI-companion to High Tech High’s Kaleidoscope Framework as a resource for lifting some of the cognitive weight of design.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High 107\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b2d2ddb77781cdec4cf0bc339e2b0e1
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/9b2d2ddb77781cdec4cf0bc339e2b0e1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Developing Authentic Audiences for PBL
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores the question “How can an authentic audience make projects more meaningful and impactful for students?” Participants will examine how connecting student work to real audiences can deepen engagement\, improve language development\, and strengthen the purpose behind project-based learning. In addition to authentic audience\, participants will also consider authenticity in general\, discussing real-world tasks\, inquiry and disciplinary thinking. After collaboratively analyzing a sample project\, participants will reflect on their own project plans and consider ways to more intentionally design for authentic purposes and audiences.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High 146\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b16884c2b9bcf657cec72a2b330477fe
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/b16884c2b9bcf657cec72a2b330477fe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:How to Craft Movement Stories
DESCRIPTION:Build a values-first story kit students will join: a clear story\, tagline\, and simple visual. Works for classroom projects\, school culture efforts\, or community partnerships. Learn a step-by-step process you can teach tomorrow to help students and staff communicate for impact. Leave with a completed workbook kit plus an elementary/middle/high adaptation guide.\n\n In this hands-on workshop\, educators and school leaders experience the Movement Communications Design Framework (MCDF) using a printed workbook and a simple peer-feedback protocol. You will move through four short sprints—Values\, Storyboard\, Visual Motif\, and Tagline—then assemble your mini communications kit.\n \nBring a real initiative (class project\, student-led effort\, school-wide priority\, or community campaign)\, or choose a ready-to-use prompt if you are starting from scratch.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 116\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fa26e09b7a56178bedc52a509c9a8be4
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/fa26e09b7a56178bedc52a509c9a8be4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Leveling Up: How Play Builds SEL Muscles in Adolescents
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to play? This session invites participants to reconsider the crucial role that play has in learning—not just in early childhood\, but throughout adolescence. Together we will explore the research on adolescent learners\, examine the impact of play on their engagement\, creativity\, and social-emotional development\, and identify ways play can be meaningfully woven into middle school practice. Designed for teachers and school leaders\, this session is both hands-on and practical\, ensuring participants walk away empowered to play—with adolescents in mind!
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High 144\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:827d7345ac15a7139b567423f57386e8
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/827d7345ac15a7139b567423f57386e8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Mission-Aligned Targets\, Deeper Learning Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores how to create clear\, standards-based learning targets that strengthen project-based learning and reflect a school’s mission. As a new administrator in a PBL-focused school\, I quickly recognized the need to strengthen how learning connects meaningfully to both academic standards and the school’s mission. By intentionally aligning learning targets with the mission\, we move beyond a statement posted on the wall to a living guide for instruction\, assessment\, and student growth. Participants will see how this approach deepens the impact of project-based learning\, strengthens coherence across school practices\, and solidifies the school’s identity as a mission-driven\, PBL-centered community. In addition\, I will co-present with a consultant who has been working with me to make this change at our school. &nbsp\;She will share an external perspective on how this process supports instructional alignment\, as well as the challenges and opportunities it presents for schools and educators.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 102\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6c3f059262a3bfc84f0f117087b3f2b9
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/6c3f059262a3bfc84f0f117087b3f2b9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Ordinary Streets\, Extraordinary Learning
DESCRIPTION:What if your block was the best classroom you’ve never used? Drawn from the WPS Institute’s partnerships with urban schools in Massachusetts\, this session introduces Neighborhood Walks as a powerful entry point into community-connected\, place-based learning.\n\nWe’ll begin by engaging with student voices from Salem and Boston that highlight the learning\, connection\, and engagement that emerge when young people step outside the classroom. Participants will then experience a Neighborhood Walk near the conference site\, guided by lenses such as Making a Living or Being in Community. Along the way\, they will practice slow observation\, photo documentation\, and reflection protocols that scaffold student confidence for learning in the wider world. Together\, we will identify the skills and mindsets students develop through these immersions and leave with tools to design neighborhood walks for their own schools and communities.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 106\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5b8a03267b8552cde81492231704333b
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/5b8a03267b8552cde81492231704333b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Social Emotional Leadership Tools for Students
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you won’t just learn about social and emotional leadership skills—you’ll practice how to teach them. You’ll take part in activities that model strategies for helping students develop self-leadership skills like self-awareness\, accountability\, resilience\, and integrity. Through focused protocols and collaborative exercises\, you’ll experience how to guide students in building the skills for leading with others\, including collaboration\, communication\, active listening\, respect\, and consideration. You’ll also design and test out lesson activities that encourage students to expand their leadership impact by cultivating visionary thinking\, motivation\, encouragement\, and confidence. By the end of the session\, you’ll leave with practical tools\, ready-to-use strategies\, and hands-on experience to bring back to your classroom.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High 117\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b662aab5b8d74638110780f0598a0c41
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/b662aab5b8d74638110780f0598a0c41
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Student Voice Data: Building Safer Schools
DESCRIPTION:What do students tell us about creating schools with cultures of belonging and respect? How can we use their insights to reduce bullying? In this experiential workshop\, we'll explore YouthTruth's Anti-Bullying Report\, which reveals a consistent pattern across schools: when students feel a sense of belonging and see adults modeling respect across differences\, bullying decreases significantly. Together\, we'll examine data from over 200\,000 students nationwide to understand how school culture directly impacts student safety. We'll utilize tested improvement science tools to transform these insights into actionable change within schools and systems. Participants will leave with a deep understanding of national anti-bullying trends\, practical tools for culture change\, and concrete strategies for engaging students as partners in creating safer\, more inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive.\n\nNote: This DL session also invites attendees from the National Summit on Improvement in Education to participate. Summit is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 108\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:56706f5ea21908a92b3686945f31e11a
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/56706f5ea21908a92b3686945f31e11a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Student-Led Workshop: The Power of Play
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Play for Pupils is a workshop where we discuss\, play games\, and learn about the importance of how the developing mind reacts to play in classrooms. Together\, we will learn why play it’s important to adolescent development and why play is important in school. This workshop is intended for all teachers\, school leaders\, and empowered students who are open to sharing with a group.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 117\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5ee6b7014e5cc2e114f1d11ebbd124cc
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/5ee6b7014e5cc2e114f1d11ebbd124cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Crossover Session: Climb with Clarity: Using the Ladder of Inference to Transform Data into Collective Action
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \n“Data is like a mirror—it reflects reality\, but it’s up to us to interpret and act.” Schools and districts sometimes begin their improvement journey with limited data systems and strategies\, or they may experience significant changes along the way. In this session\, learn how New Tech Network developed effective practices for co-designing college access data measurement systems and coaching teams to use data for improvement. We will lift the voices of a case study school and leverage the ladder of influence to turn individual thinking into shared accountability\, even with little or no data. Reflect on and share your experiences\, and engage in a data analysis protocol that you can bring back to your network.\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary 113\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dfdd0db5952ed24a6a84c3e09a416c2c
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/dfdd0db5952ed24a6a84c3e09a416c2c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Crossover Session: Designing Expected Outcomes to Unlock Literacy Potential: EmPOWERing Schools to Accelerate Proficiency.
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \n\nJoin us on a powerful journey to discover how schools and communities can join forces to transform literacy outcomes for all students.In this session\, we will share how structured literacy training\, strategic leadership support\, and a gradual-release coaching model can dramatically improve student achievement. You will experience ways students can take ownership of their learning through goal setting based on diagnostic data.Drawing on decades of research and recommendations from the Education Advisory Board (2019)\, we’ll address systemic barriers to reading success and provide practical\, data-driven strategies for lasting improvement.Participants will gain practical tools and strategies which they can apply immediately to their own improvement efforts. Specifically\, we will introduce the Change Matrix process tool\, which participants can use to identify and overcome barriers and to fuel their literacy continuous improvement journey.\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High International 222\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3a868ec6f7a1fd1509392d2ec5d938b2
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/3a868ec6f7a1fd1509392d2ec5d938b2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Crossover Session: Family Engagement as a Strategic Tool for School Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \nThis dynamic session invites educators\, leaders\, and policymakers to explore how family engagement can be a powerful driver of school improvement. Participants will experience a blend of research-based insights\, policy analysis\, and real-world strategies that highlight the impact of meaningful family partnerships. Through interactive activities\, including policy mapping\, peer collaboration\, and strategic planning\, attendees will engage deeply with their own contexts and leave with actionable tools to strengthen family engagement in school improvement plans. Whether you're just beginning or refining your approach\, this session offers practical guidance and inspiration for leveraging families as essential partners in student success.\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary 115\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0791f5bf87750409f22d116b34cde1b2
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/0791f5bf87750409f22d116b34cde1b2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Crossover Session: From Hidden to Found: Using Improvement Science to Drive Compelling Results for LTMLLs
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. .\n\nDiscover how the Denver Public Schools' College Ready on Track (CRoT) team achieved “thrilling results” for Long-Term Multilingual Learners (LTMLL) in our network schools. We will uncover the story of “Diego\,” an LTMLL whose journey reveals the powerful process of our hub team building a Networked Improvement Community that boosted outcomes and shifted academic trajectories. You will experience how we leveraged data to uncover inequity and fuel stakeholder engagement\, and explore the PDSA notebook template our educators used to gauge and monitor the language development of their LTMLL students. Finally\, we will share the emerging strategies for sustaining our momentum since our grant funding ended\, and participants will apply these core learnings to their own context\, ensuring they leave equipped to strengthen and accelerate meaningful\, sustained improvement.\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary 221\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8fa07d59e0dbcdfe6e389d7e7a0d5b41
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/8fa07d59e0dbcdfe6e389d7e7a0d5b41
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Crossover Session: From Words to Action: Design-Thinking Tools for Coherent Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \n\nTired of the same old visioning activities that produce lofty statements but little change? This workshop takes vision-setting beyond posters and slogans by introducing design-thinking approaches leaders can use to co-create vision with their teams and communities.In this workshop\, participants will engage with interactive visioning protocols that surface shared values\, student experiences\, and instructional priorities—and learn how to facilitate them back in their own districts. They’ll see how Harlem District 5 paired a literacy mandate with aligned adult learning to boost ELA outcomes and how Burlington School District co-created an instructional framework with educators\, leaders\, and students to build coherence rooted in local context.Using design thinking tools\, participants will experience models of evidence-based visioning processes they can replicate in their contexts to inspire their teams\, garner alignment\, and build for accelerated improvement.\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High International 215\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e7a47fbb64660de897affa8fd0480f53
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/e7a47fbb64660de897affa8fd0480f53
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Summit Crossover Session: Youth Voice in Action: Turning Student Insights into Policy and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Crossover Session that is featured at the National Summit on Improvement in Education. Attendees from both conferences can attend this session\, so there will be a mix of participants from Deeper Learning and from Summit. \nSchools and districts often collect climate and culture data but struggle to turn results into action. Too often\, adults adjust practices without youth input\, limiting impact and reinforcing inequities. This interactive workshop equips leaders with routines that move from listening to acting alongside students. Participants will practice two steps: (1) surfacing and reframing adult assumptions about student data\, and (2) translating student perspectives into concrete recommendations for practice and policy. Together\, these steps create a repeatable approach leaders can adapt in their own systems to bridge the gap between data\, youth experience\, and decision-making. Drawing on case studies of student–adult design teams addressing cellphone use\, attendance\, and belonging\, participants will leave with tools and templates to embed youth partnership in their own work and ensure student voice drives equitable\, sustainable improvement.\n\nAbout the National Summit on Improvement in Education:\nThe National Summit on Improvement in Education is a gathering and rallying point for a vibrant and diverse community of improvers who are working to create educational systems where all young people learn and thrive. In 2026\, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions\, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at DL26. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary 114\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:694a0ec86493485254395fffc38be9a7
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/694a0ec86493485254395fffc38be9a7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:System-Level R&D: Conditions for Change
DESCRIPTION:What if school systems were engines of continuous research and design\, learning alongside students and educators to create equitable futures? In this hands-on session\, Dr. Devin Vodicka and Dr. Katie Martin—co-founders and co-CEOs of Learner-Centered Collaborative—will invite participants to explore what an embedded R&D strategy looks like at scale. Through interactive dialogue\, case studies of learner-centered innovations\, and collaborative design activities\, participants will identify conditions that allow change to spread: shared vision\, leadership\, and a culture grounded in learner voice. Together\, we’ll surface bright spots\, co-create strategies for scaling innovation\, and leave with renewed joy and practical tools to drive sustainable\, equitable change.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High 106\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8a7d4cc467dae8567dce3cfb21c823e7
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/8a7d4cc467dae8567dce3cfb21c823e7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:The Power of Ritual in Building Team Culture
DESCRIPTION:This session is for school and district leaders who want to build culture with intention through well-designed rituals and experiences for staff and their teams. Building culture is a continuous process of sending signals that build safety\, share vulnerability\, and establish purpose. Drawing on the work of Daniel Coyle (author of&nbsp\;The Culture Code)\, this session will explore multiple methods for growing a culture committed to bringing out the best in everyone. Participants will learn through storytelling and prototyping their own rituals or cultural moments.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech High 105\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:abb5bd120934014935e31d07eacb81c9
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/abb5bd120934014935e31d07eacb81c9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T170000Z
DTEND:20260401T183000Z
SUMMARY:Tune In to Sound\, Speak Out as Practice
DESCRIPTION:In this Workshop\, educators become listeners\, then learners\, then makers. Drawing on a student-produced album as a primary text and hip hop’s own pedagogical traditions—sampling\, the cipher\, call and response\, and storytelling as testimony—participants design lesson-ready structures for inviting their own students into authentic\, safe\, and culturally grounded conversations about&nbsp\;mental health and wellbeing. &nbsp\;Hip hop has always been a technology for processing pain\, building community\, and speaking difficult truths out loud. This workshop asks: what if we let students show us how it’s done?&nbsp\;No prior music production experience is needed. The only prerequisite is a willingness to listen.\n\n\n* Tune In Speak Out is a student-produced album released through Another Level Records\, the student-run label at the High School for Recording Arts (HSRA) in St. Paul\, MN. Written\, recorded\, and produced by young people\, the album documents the mental health realities facing their generation with candor\, artistry\, and care. It is not a curriculum about young people—it is a curriculum by them.&nbsp\;\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP ROUND 2
LOCATION:High Tech Middle 109\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a017e77ce850c986019f7727091840ae
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/a017e77ce850c986019f7727091840ae
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T184500Z
DTEND:20260401T200000Z
SUMMARY:Keynote & Closing
DESCRIPTION:Marvel and DC comics\, East Coast and West Coast hip hop\, Marmite and vegemite yeast extracts… All historic rivalries between titans who are\, in truth\, united by so much more than what divides them.&nbsp\;\n\nNow you can add the National Summit on Improvement in Education and the Deeper Learning Conference to that list. Two iconic education conferences\, both hosted by the High Tech High Graduate School of Education at the same time\, both culminating in a closing keynote that will bring BOTH CONFERENCES TOGETHER.\n\nWho\, you ask\, could command such an audience?\n\nIt could only be Ron Berger.&nbsp\;\n\nRon taught at Shutesbury Elementary School in Shutesbury\, Massachusetts\, for 28 years\, from 1975 to 2003. Shutesbury has a population of fewer than 2000 people\, which means that Ron has taught a significant portion of them. At that school\, he developed an approach to learning in which students tackled serious\, intellectually knotty challenges together and &nbsp\;created beautiful\, professional-quality work over the course of multiple drafts. To give just one example\, his elementary-school students conducted Shutesbury’s first-ever comprehensive water quality study.&nbsp\;\n\nThis work inspired Ron to write An&nbsp\;Ethic of Excellence\, a 156-page book that has not only inspired countless educators\, it has inspired countless people to&nbsp\;become&nbsp\;teachers. It’s also one of the few education books that routinely reduces readers to tears (in a good way).&nbsp\;\n\nSince then\, as Chief Academic Officer of EL Education\, Ron co-authored&nbsp\;&nbsp\;A Culture of Quality\,&nbsp\;Leaders of Their Own Learning\,&nbsp\;Transformational Literacy\,&nbsp\;Management in the Active Classroom\,&nbsp\;Learning that Lasts\, and&nbsp\;We Are Crew: A Teamwork Approach to School Culture. He was a professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education\, where he did his graduate work. He founded and directs the website Models of Excellence: The Center for High-Quality Student Work\, which holds the world’s largest collection of beautiful K-12 student work.&nbsp\;\n\nRon is now EL Education’s Senior Advisor on Teaching and Learning. In his closing keynote\, he’ll be talking about how Deeper Learning and Continuous Improvement inspire remarkable student work and thinking around the world.
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE EXPERIENCES
LOCATION:High Tech High Graduate School of Education Forum\, San Diego\, CA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6c98ab06444177ee77d21e1034ffd740
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/6c98ab06444177ee77d21e1034ffd740
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260408T053721Z
DTSTART:20260401T200000Z
DTEND:20260401T210000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch and Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Grab and Go Boxed Lunches will be available starting at 11:30 in the HTe Gym to accommodate folks' travel schedules.\nMENUSANDWICH AND SALAD OPTIONS\nTurkey & Swiss\, Tomato\, Basil Mayo On Sourdough &nbsp\;&nbsp\;\nChicken Salad On Croissant &nbsp\;\nCaprese\, Tomato\, Mozzarella\, Pesto On Ciabatta (Vegetarian) &nbsp\;&nbsp\;\nVegan Option: Cobb Salad Romaine\, Corn\, Chickpeas\, Radish\, Red Onions\, Vegan Ranch Dressing &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;\nPasta Salad\, Cherry Tomatoes\, Cucumbers\, Red Onions\, Kalamata\, Feta Cheese\, Lemon Dressing (Vegetarian) &nbsp\;&nbsp\;\nHarvest Blend: Assorted Toppings\, Assorted Dressings (Vegan) &nbsp\;&nbsp\;\nCaesar Salad\, Cherry Tomatoes\, Croutons\, Side Parmesan (Vegan-Friendly) &nbsp\;&nbsp\;\nCookies / Chips / Whole Fruit\n\nMARKETPLACE\nCheck out the DL Marketplace\, where you can purchase Deeper Learning merch from our student-run print shop\, or purchase books by some of the Deeper Learning and National Summit on Improvement in Education presenters! In addition to a "self-serve" bookstore\,&nbsp\;Myers Education Press\, the leading publisher of Continuous Improvement books\, digital content\, and support products for a variety of improvement communities\, will also be at the Marketplace!
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:High Tech Elementary Gym\, 2150 Cushing Rd\, San Diego\, CA 92106\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4af43c90e54ad2d77999014669fcea85
URL:http://deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/4af43c90e54ad2d77999014669fcea85
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR