Are you looking to transform your school into a space where students engage deeply in problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking? Join us for a guided book club on Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl.

GSP designed this book study for school leaders and teachers eager to implement research-backed strategies that foster student thinking and engagement. Together, we will unpack key principles from the book, reflect on current practices, and develop actionable steps to implement high-impact strategies in our classrooms and schools. While the book frames the strategies around math instruction, many of the routines and practices support strong learning across the curriculum.

Throughout the book club, we will:

• Examine the 14 practices that create a culture of thinking in classrooms.
• Discuss practical ways to support colleagues as they shift instruction to increase student engagement.
• Share experiences, insights, and challenges as we apply these strategies in our roles as teacher leaders, school leaders, or district leaders.
• Collaborate on how to support systemic change at the school and district levels.

Drawing from GSP’s experience supporting the integration of routines from Building Thinking Classrooms at dozens of schools, this book study will be interactive and application-focused. Your facilitators will provide opportunities to learn, reflect, and take meaningful steps toward building a more student-centered, thinking-rich learning environment.

Outcomes

Throughout the Thinking Classrooms book club, we will:

• Analyze rich mathematical, science and engineering tasks from a student perspective to deepen understanding of key strategies from Building Thinking Classrooms.
• Examine the 14 practices that create a culture of thinking in classrooms.
• Discuss practical ways to support colleagues as they shift instruction to increase student engagement.
• Share experiences, insights, and challenges as we apply these strategies in our roles as teacher leaders, school leaders, or district leaders.

Intended Audience

• Teacher Leaders
• Department Chairs
• School Leaders
• District Leaders
• All grade levels

What’s Included in the Building Thinking Classrooms Book Club

Your registration fee includes:

• Access to five online 90-minute sessions
• Certificate for 7.5 professional development contact hours (participants are responsible for ensuring their district will accept these)

Please note that registration does NOT include a copy of the book, Building Thinking Classrooms, however the author has provided a link to a 25% discount on the text that you’ll receive when you register.

Due to the structure of the virtual book group and frequent use of breakout rooms, these sessions will not be recorded. However, participants will have access to materials shared by presenters each week within the running agenda.