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GW - Adaptive Schools (Summer 25)
June 11-12 and 25-26 2025, 6th St, LR and Grad Credit Offered




Thinking Collaborative’s Adaptive Schools explores what makes teams effective and how these dynamics translate into meaningful outcomes for student success. During this immersive 4-day experience, participants will enhance their skills as both group members and facilitators. Educators of all experience levels will explore how to foster collaborative behaviors, facilitate groups effectively, and create a culture of collective responsibility that leads to improved teaching and learning.

Participants will learn a variety of leadership practices and strategies that are essential for creating high-functioning teams. Key components include:

Effective, relevant facilitation strategies

Sustaining group energy and focus

Becoming adaptive

Group member capabilities

Ways of talking

Professional communities that learn

Structures for successful meetings

Valuing cognitive conflict

By the end of the course, educators will leave with a deeper understanding of how to structure and lead teams that are not only effective but adaptable to the ever-changing demands of education. Participants will walk away with practical tools they can immediately apply to their own teams, whether in school leadership, faculty meetings, or student-centered groups.

Results for Student Learning:

The  practices and strategies taught in Adaptive Schools foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, which directly translates to more effective teaching and learning environments. As teams become more resourceful, communicative, and focused, students benefit from:

Improved instructional practices

Stronger classroom, team, and school climate

Enhanced problem-solving

Through this course, participants will gain a powerful toolkit of practices that not only improve group performance but also elevate the quality of teaching and student learning across their schools.



Important Session Information:


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View the rubric and requirements for graduate credit here.

Accessibility Needs: If you require any accommodations to participate in this course, please contact us at gwaeapd@gwaea.org or call 319-399-6767 (1-800-798-9771, ext. 6767) as soon as possible.

Session Notes:


Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 25, 2025

Session ID:
51189
Seats:
1 / 60
Session Fees:
Materials fee:$50.00
Credit Type & Fee 



Date Time Location
6/11/2025 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Autumn/Revere-Stone/Rooms - Autumn/Revere/Stone
4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
6/12/2025 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Autumn/Revere-Stone/Rooms - Autumn/Revere/Stone
4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
6/25/2025 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Autumn/Revere-Stone/Rooms - Autumn/Revere/Stone
4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
6/26/2025 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Autumn/Revere-Stone/Rooms - Autumn/Revere/Stone
4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
4401 Sixth Street SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404 | Phone 319-399-6700 | gwaeapd@gwaea.org
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