Workshops, Courses & Programs
Are you ready to move from theory into practice with PBL? Then, there's something for you in our full slate of services.
Whether you're a new-to-PBL teacher or a seasoned instructional coach or leader — we're here for you!
Workshops, Courses & Programs
Are you ready to move from theory into practice with PBL? Then, there's something for you in our full slate of services.
Whether you're a new-to-PBL teacher or a seasoned instructional coach or leader — we're here for you!
Why educators choose PBLWorks
Based on the PBLWorks Gold Standard PBL model and facilitated by our expert National Faculty, each service is a deeply immersive, hands-on experience. You will walk away inspired and prepared to begin implementing Project Based Learning. Educators consistently rate our workshops as exceptional.
Each service is based on tried-and-true learning experiences that lead to sustained changes in practice for educators. At PBLWorks, we have been refining our work for over 20 years. Our singular focus is on supporting educators like you, to bring high-quality Project Based Learning to students everywhere.
Choose your pathway.
PBLWorks offers a variety of PBL workshops, courses, and services for educators - whether you're just getting started or advancing your practice, in the classroom or teaching remotely.
– For Teachers: Getting Started with PBL
– For Teachers: Ongoing Support for PBL
– For PBL Leaders & Coaches
– For District Partners
For more information and quick answers, visit our FAQs about Services.
Or view all the services below in our 2021 Services Catalog, available as a PDF to easily to share with your team.
Getting Started with Gold Standard PBL
1-DAY WORKSHOP
PBL Project Slice
Experience PBL as a learner by engaging in an immersive PBL experience—a “slice” of a project. Features the key elements of PBL in action.
1-DAY WORKSHOP
Social Emotional Learning in PBL
Reflect on how Transformative SEL serves as a lever for equity by lifting up identity, agency, belonging, curiosity, and collaborative decision-making for students.
3-DAY WORKSHOP
PBL 101 Workshop
Gain the knowledge and skills to design, assess, and manage rigorous, standards-based projects. Actively engage in project design and generate a project plan for your own use.
8-WEEK ONLINE COURSE
Adapting a Project
Develop a standards-based PBL project unit that’s ready to implement. Learn how to apply the Essential Project Design Elements in your classroom.
8-WEEK ONLINE COURSE
Becoming a PBL Teacher
Build on your current teaching practice to become a Project Based Teacher. Learn how to use the Gold Standard Teaching Practices, and understand the Essential Project Design Elements.
Ongoing Support for Gold Standard PBL
3-DAY WORKSHOPS
PBL 201 Workshops
Engage in in-depth learning about specific Project Based Teaching Practices.
PBL 201: Improving the Quality of Student Work
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PBL 201: Equity & Gold Standard PBL
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1-DAY SERVICE (OR MORE)
Sustained Support
Support with Gold Standard Teaching Practices, after completing PBL 101. Focuses on skills and materials needed to effectively implement a project. Work with your facilitator to choose from a range of focus areas.
20 HOURS (FLEXIBLE)
PBL Online Consultancy
Support teachers with a series of one-on-one consultancy sessions during the school year. Provide “just in time” guidance and resources during project implementation. Sessions are 30-60 minutes each.
3-DAY WORKSHOP
PBL Coaching
Are you an instructional coach or leader who supports teachers implementing PBL? This is for you!
Gain the knowledge and skills to support teachers in PBL. Based on our PBL Coaching Cycle and aligned to our model for Gold Standard Project Based Learning.
3-DAY WORKSHOP
PBL Leadership Workshop
Dive into how your school leadership team can support the conditions for PBL to thrive. Work in teams to design your own strategy to foster a project- based mindset for teaching and learning.
2-SESSION SERIES
PBL Leadership Jumpstart
Get support to prepare for a successful PBL 101 Workshop experience for your teachers. Receive guidance on how to support teachers with implementation of Gold Standard PBL. This includes two 90-minute sessions.
1-YEAR PROGRAM
PBL School Leader Network
Create the ideal conditions for implementing PBL and sustaining its momentum by building the strengths of your school leaders.
Connect with like-minded school leaders in one of our network regions. Join a network to transform your school through PBL.
● Massachusetts – Application available in Fall 2021 for 2022-2023 school year.
● California – Application available in Fall 2021 for 2022-2023 school year.
1-YEAR PROGRAM
District Leader Network
Connect with our growing network of PBL districts across the country, who have a shared vision and commitment to Project Based Learning. You’ll accelerate and strengthen systemic implementation of PBL in your district — and work to ensure that all students, especially Black and Brown students, experience at least two Gold Standard projects a year.
Join the first cohort, launching in September 2021.
MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM
The PBL District Partnership Program
Develop and implement your own system-wide program for Project Based Learning across your school district — including support services for leaders, teachers, and instructional coaches.
Through a multi-year partnership, your team will develop the capacity, conditions, and coherence for successful Project Based Learning.
Each district’s implementation plan is customized to support the specific needs of your team. All support plans include comprehensive services for all: teachers, coaches, and leaders.
For District Leaders
● Project Slice & Visioning Day
● PBL Partner Summit
This annual gathering brings together all of our current district partners for shared learning.
● District Implementation Calls
● Online Consultancy Sessions
For School Leaders
● PBL School Leadership Series
A powerful sequence of leadership sessions that are milestones on your PBL journey.
● School Implementation Calls
For Teachers & Coaches
● PBL 101 Workshop
● Sustained Support Visits
● Presentations of Learning
● PBL Coaching Workshop
The District Leader Network (above) is also highly recommended for our district partners.
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Questions? We can help.
Are you fine-tuning your plan for next year? Or still debating the options?
Our team is happy to talk through the details, answer your questions, and share tips on how to get started.
For more information and quick answers, visit our FAQs about Services.