# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Building Thinking Classrooms Part 1, Fall 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 10 Dec, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: If your students lack confidence and/or motivation to engage in mathematics, come learn how to Build a Thinking Classroom for K-12.About this EventDo your students lack confidence and/or motivation to do mathematics?Are your students content to wait for the right answer from the teacher?Do your students lack perseverance when the answer is not immediately obvious?If so, come learn how to Build a Thinking Classroom. A thinking student is an engaged student!Built on 14 key practices teased out over 15 years of research, it’s a way of teaching that gets students up on their feet, collaborating and thinking through challenging problems on a daily basis.Part 1 of Building a Thinking Classroom for K-12 will dig into the first 11 chapters of the book including the foundational changes to the classroom such as using thinking tasks, random groups and vertical non-permanent surfaces. We will also delve into supporting students during thinking tasks by how we question students, give hints and extensions, and build student autonomy. Finally, we will focus on lesson closure including consolidating student thinking, note taking, and managing “homework”.All teachers will receive a copy of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, 14 Teaching Practices for Enhanced Learning as part of their registration fee.Meeting Dates: Sept 29, Nov 9, Dec 10, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PMPrice: $450/participant; Administrators may attend with the teacher(s) from their district/building at no additional cost.Audience: K-12 educators and leadersLocation: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 E. Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/homestead/building-thinking-classrooms-part-1-fall-2026/100001987958016943
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Homestead
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA
- **lat**: 40.41372609999999
- **long**: -79.9088628
- **full address**: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Building Thinking Classrooms Part 1, Fall 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Building Thinking Classrooms Part 1, Fall 2026 takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 10 Dec, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Allegheny Intermediate Unit, East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Building Thinking Classrooms Part 1, Fall 2026?
  - **A:** Building Thinking Classrooms Part 1, Fall 2026 is organized by AIU Math & Science Collaborative.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Building Thinking Classrooms Part 1, Fall 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Homestead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Building Thinking Classrooms Part 1, Fall 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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