Modern Learning Network
Teacher Academy
Foundations of Personalized Learning: Agency, Engagement, and Understanding
Spring 2026
Take Personalized Learning to the next level! Learn from experts and join a cohort of educators engaged in teaching practices that center learner agency, engagement, and understanding. This National Cohort will meet monthly for 1.5 hr Professional Development Sessions.
March-April-May-June
All workshops are designed for teachers and will focus on specific strategies connected to the LEAP Learning Framework that participants can easily implement in their classrooms and schools.
What To Expect
Establish Strong Foundations for Personalized Learning
Empower Students Through Agency
Use Evidence of Learning to Inform Instruction
Engage All Learners with Purpose and Intentionality
Key Information
Virtual Monthly Sessions via Zoom
Pricing: $399.00/per person
Bulk pricing available
CEU hours opportunity
Questions? Reach out to Sue Holmes: sue@leapinnovations.org
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4:30 - 6:00 ET/ 1:30 - 3:00 PT
Creating a Strong Classroom Community: A Foundation for Personalized Learning
Workshop #1: Personalized Learning Foundations
Positive student and teacher relationships are the foundation of personalized learning and fundamental to student success. When students feel supported, they’re more likely to engage in learning and have better academic outcomes. This session will provide teachers who are new to personalized learning or the teaching profession strategies to establish a strong classroom community. Participants will leave with the tools needed to plan holistic and culturally responsive educational experiences that engage all students on a personal level.
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Recognize how positive student-teacher relationships impact personalized learning and academic success for all students.
Learn strategies to establish and nurture a supportive classroom community.
Gain tools for creating engaging, culturally responsive educational experiences tailored to individual student needs.
Implement techniques to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
WORKSHOP SERIES
WORKSHOP SERIES
Thursday, April 23, 2026
4:30 - 6:00 ET/ 1:30 - 3:00 PT
Student Agency: Leveraging Student Voice, Choice, and Ownership
Workshop #2: AGENCY
Learning and motivation increase when students feel part of the learning process. In this session, explore learner agency and ways to set conditions for students to have voice, choice and ownership in the learning process. Discover strategies to seamlessly integrate these principles, foster a sense of belonging, and cultivate joy in your classroom.
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Understand how student voice, choice, and ownership enhance engagement and motivation.
Explore practical strategies to integrate student agency into daily classroom activities.
Learn techniques to create an inclusive environment where students feel valued and heard.
Discover ways to infuse joy and enthusiasm into the learning process through student ownership.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
4:30 - 6:00 ET/ 1:30 - 3:00 PT
Active Checks for Understanding
Workshop #3: ENGAGEMENT
Join us for an interactive workshop packed with engagement strategies to captivate your students’ attention and propel them towards academic success as we gear up to finish the school year strong. Participants will dive into the 5 types of engagement, the levels of engagement, why engagement strategies matter, and the impact that effective engagement strategies have on student achievement for all learners. Walk away with a toolkit of quick and effective strategies that actively involve all students in the learning process!
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Understand how effective engagement strategies enhance academic outcomes for all learners.
Learn about the types and levels of engagement and their significance in the classroom.
Explore quick, effective strategies to actively involve students and finish the school year strong.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
4:30 - 6:00 ET/ 1:30 - 3:00 PT
Engagement Strategies to End the Year Strong
Workshop #4: UNDERSTANDING
Implementing checks for understanding keeps the learner engaged & accountable while providing key information for teachers. Together, we will think beyond the exit slip and explore simple, effective, hands-on and engaging ways to understand what students know, understand and can do. Walk away with adjustments to meet the unique needs of elementary age students, English Language Learners, and Diverse Learners.
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Discover innovative, hands-on strategies for assessing student comprehension beyond traditional exit slips.
Learn how to efficiently collect and make meaning of data on student understanding and abilities.
Explore actionable strategies to better inform instruction and support diverse student needs.
LET US BRING THE WORKSHOP TO YOU!
If you’re interested in our workshop series but can’t make the dates, we’ve got you covered! We offer customized workshops designed specifically for your team, right at your location. Let’s make learning convenient and impactful together! Reach out to discuss how we can tailor these sessions to meet your team’s unique needs and schedule.
