Our Workshops
Empower Your Teaching: Book Your Workshop Now!
Welcome to Accessible Teaching, where your journey to inclusive education starts. Our workshops are designed to provide educators with actionable tools and evidence-based strategies to create inclusive and effective learning environments. Whether you’re looking to enhance classroom inclusivity, implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL), or refine your lesson planning, we’ve got you covered. By booking our workshops, you tap into a realm of innovation and inclusivity.
Embark on this transformative path and schedule your session today.
Our Workshops
You’ll find a list of our workshops, each designed to provide comprehensive training through interactive activities and practical strategies for immediate implementation in your classroom.
Here’s what you can expect from every workshop:
- Access to a Comprehensive Toolkit: Each session provides a collection of ready-to-use resources, templates, and strategies tailored to your classroom needs.
- Newsletter Subscription: Stay informed with exclusive updates on the latest educational practices, research insights, and tips for success.
- Direct Email Assistance: Have questions after the workshop? Reach out to us anytime via email, and we’ll provide continued support to help you succeed.
- Certificate of Completion: Showcase your professional development with an official certificate after each workshop.
- Practical and Interactive: Every session is hands-on, encouraging collaboration and active learning tailored to real-world challenges.
NEW! Engaging All Learners Through Project-Based Learning (PBL) (2h)
This workshop explores the principles and implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) to foster student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills. Participants will learn how to design meaningful projects that align with curriculum standards, differentiate instruction within PBL frameworks, and assess student learning effectively. Through hands-on activities and case studies, educators will leave with actionable strategies to create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction (2h)
This is an introductory, simplified workshop. Learn to design inclusive lessons that meet diverse student needs. This workshop covers UDL principles and practical strategies for Differentiated Instruction, equipping teachers to create adaptable, engaging, and student-centered classrooms.
Inclusive Classroom Practices (4h)
This is an extensive and comprehensive workshop. This workshop explores the principles of inclusive education, identifies common barriers, and equips educators with practical strategies like Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and assistive technologies to foster an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative classroom environment for all students.
The ADAPT Strategy (2h)
Unlock the power of inclusive teaching with the ADAPT strategy. This workshop provides a clear, step-by-step framework for designing lessons that meet the diverse learning needs of all students. Learn how to effectively modify instruction, materials, and assessments to create accessible and equitable learning experiences. Perfect for educators seeking practical, student-centered strategies to foster success in every classroom.
Ambitious Science Teaching (4 x 2h)
This set of 4 workshops equips educators with strategies to deepen student understanding of science concepts through inquiry-based and student-centered approaches. Participants will learn how to engage learners in meaningful scientific discussions, promote critical thinking, and assess understanding in ways that drive deeper learning. Ambitious Science Teaching supports students in tackling authentic and meaningful science phenomena with attention to students’ histories, social interactions. Perfect for science teachers looking to make their lessons more engaging, effective, and inclusive.
Introduction to Ambitious Science Teaching
This foundational session introduces the principles and goals of Ambitious Science Teaching (AST). Participants will explore AST’s emphasis on equity, student-centered learning, and scientific practices. Through interactive discussions, attendees will identify challenges in their current teaching practices and learn how AST strategies can address these. The session concludes with actionable steps for observing and reflecting on student engagement in their classrooms
Strategy 1 – Eliciting and Engaging Students’ Ideas
This session focuses on the first core strategy of AST: eliciting and building on students’ prior knowledge. Participants will learn practical techniques such as using phenomena, open-ended questions, and collaborative tools like concept maps and think-pair-share activities. They will design their own engagement activities tailored to their classrooms and leave with a plan to implement these strategies in their teaching.
Strategy 2 – Supporting Ongoing Changes in Thinking
Dive into scaffolding and promoting sensemaking in science learning. This workshop equips participants with methods to guide students as they refine their ideas and deepen their understanding. Techniques such as inquiry-based tasks, graphic organizers, and sentence starters will be explored. Attendees will practice creating scaffolds for complex concepts and learn how to foster a dynamic classroom environment that encourages continuous intellectual growth.
Strategy 3 – Pressing for Evidence-Based Explanations
Learn how to cultivate scientific argumentation and evidence-based reasoning in your students. This session introduces practical tools and strategies to help students construct and defend their explanations. Participants will work with real-world datasets to design engaging activities and gain strategies to foster critical thinking and discourse in their classrooms.
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities (3h)
This workshop focuses on practical strategies for teaching students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia. Educators will explore techniques for creating supportive learning environments, adapting instruction, and fostering student success. Gain insights into recognizing and addressing challenges while building a toolkit of strategies to meet diverse needs effectively.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Education (3h)
This workshop provides educators with actionable strategies to create equitable and inclusive classrooms. Participants will explore how to address systemic barriers, celebrate diversity, and foster a sense of belonging for all students. Through practical examples and reflective activities, teachers will learn how to promote fairness, respect, and inclusion in every aspect of their teaching.
Assistive Technology in Education (1h)
Explore tools and technologies that support students with special needs and enhance accessibility in the classroom. This workshop covers a range of assistive devices and software, offering practical guidance on integrating them into everyday teaching. Empower your students with tools to overcome challenges and unlock their full potential.
Applications of Educational Psychology (3h)
This workshop bridges theory and practice, showing educators how to apply key principles of educational psychology to enhance teaching and learning. Topics include strategies to boost student motivation, improve memory and understanding, and support emotional well-being. Gain insights into how students learn and develop tools to create a more effective and supportive classroom environment.
Developing a Unit Plan (3h)
This workshop guides educators through the process of creating comprehensive, cohesive unit plans that align with curriculum goals and student needs. Learn how to structure units with clear objectives, engaging activities, and assessments that drive learning. By the end of the session, teachers will have the tools to design unit plans that are both effective and adaptable.
Developing Lesson Plans (3h)
This workshop provides educators with the skills to create structured, engaging, and adaptable lesson plans. Learn how to set clear objectives, incorporate various teaching strategies, and assess student understanding effectively. Teachers will leave with practical templates and strategies for designing lessons that meet the diverse needs of all students.
Techniques for Assessment (4 x 2h)
This series of four workshops explores effective assessment techniques to support diverse learners. Each 2-hour session focuses on a different aspect of assessment, including formative, summative, and differentiated assessments. Participants will learn how to use assessments to guide instruction, provide meaningful feedback, and track student progress. By the end of the series, educators will have a comprehensive toolkit to implement varied assessment strategies in their classrooms.
Techniques for Assessment I: Writing Learning Objectives
In this workshop, participants will master the art of crafting clear, attainable, and measurable learning objectives. Through hands-on activities and practical examples, participants will learn to write learning objectives tailored to different levels of cognitive complexity, using action verbs that target both lower-order and higher-order thinking skills. By the end of the session, attendees will have the tools to create effective learning objectives that align with curriculum goals and drive meaningful instruction.
Techniques for Assessment II: Writing High-Quality Test Questions
This interactive workshop equips participants with strategies to help students understand the content and structure of test questions. Through an exploration of diverse sample question types, participants will learn how to design effective, high-quality questions that align with specific learning objectives. Guided by criteria for “high-quality” questions, defined during the session, participants will create two well-constructed test questions to take back to their classrooms. This workshop emphasizes clarity, alignment, and inclusivity in assessment design to better support student success.
Techniques for Assessment III: Designing Effective Rubrics
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of rubric design through the examination of sample rubrics and guided discussions on best practices. Working collaboratively in small groups, attendees will have the opportunity to create or refine a rubric that aligns seamlessly with curriculum standards and a specific learning objective. This workshop provides practical strategies to ensure rubrics are clear, equitable, and effective tools for assessing student learning. Participants will leave with a ready-to-use or polished rubric tailored to their teaching needs.
Techniques for Assessment IV: Differentiating Evaluations
This workshop provides a collaborative opportunity for participants to enhance their assessment practices using differentiation strategies. Working in pairs, attendees will revisit an evaluation they have previously used and apply at least two distinct differentiation strategies to make it more accessible and inclusive. By the end of the session, participants will have a revamped evaluation tailored to diverse learner needs, along with practical ideas to implement differentiation in future assessments.
Interactive Teaching Strategies (2h)
This workshop focuses on interactive teaching strategies that promote active student engagement and peer learning. Educators will explore techniques such as Think-Pair-Share, Jigsaw, and other collaborative activities designed to enhance communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Participants will learn how to implement these strategies effectively to encourage student participation, build confidence, and foster a collaborative classroom environment.
Empower Your Teaching Journey
Not sure which workshop suits your needs? Contact us to discuss how we can customize our workshops for your school or organization.