Workshops

• Full refund available more than 30 days before the workshop start date (45 days for MLI and CFG Coaches Training)
• 50% refund available between 29 days and 15 days before the start date (44 and 30 for MLI and CFG Coaches Training)
• No refunds within 15 days of the training start date (within 30 days for MLI and CFG Coaches Training)

July 27-31, 2026 (Registration Closed)
 

Ready to tap your peer coaching potential?

This five-day national training provides educators with research-based tools for developing a collaborative culture that fosters professional learning and raises student achievement. New Coaches Training offers an opportunity to master the fundamentals of CFG coaching by experiencing them firsthand, as part of a cohort of like-minded professionals from across the country.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Be CFG coaches certified by The National School Reform Faculty
• Embrace adult learning in service of equitable student outcomes
• Develop and deepen facilitation skills
• Know how to “mine” texts for deeper learning
• Understand how to match protocols to particular examples of student and adult work
• Know how to give and receive productive feedback on professional practice
• Have a plan for launching CFGs at their school or district

For K-12 and University Educators

• In-person at Wildwood School (middle/upper campus)
• Registration includes a CFG Coaching Certificate and one-year coaches' membership with The National School Reform Faculty^® (NSRF) during which you'll have free access to all coaches' protocols on the NSRF website

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Certified National Facilitator: Deb Christenson

Deb is a history teacher at Wildwood's middle and upper campus. With over 40 years' experience as a teacher and administrator in public and private schools, Deb has helped to start and sustain schools dedicated to authentic and engaged student learning. 

Certified National Facilitator: Steve Barrett

Steve is Wildwood School's Director of Outreach with over 30 years' experience as a teacher and administrator in public and private schools. Advisory is one of Steve's professional passions and he has facilitated professional learning at schools and presented at conferences across the US and the world.

May 28, 2026 (Registration Closed)

Are you ready to broaden your definition of rigor?

Throughout their middle and upper school years, every Wildwood student prepares and delivers reflective, year-end presentations on their intellectual and social-emotional learning to a panel of their teachers, family, and peers. Their goal: Make the case for why they're ready to move on to the next grade (or graduate).

Participants in this unique workshop will be special guests at Wildwood students’ end-of-year Gateway and Exhibition Presentations and will consider ideas to implement rigorous, reflective assessments at their schools. 

Participants will:

• Attend multiple student presentations
• Engage in Q & A with student presenters
• Analyze the elements and design of Wildwood's approach to student metacognition and reflection
• Identify ways to prototype and implement authentic student reflections at your school

For Grades 6-12

• May 28, 2026
• 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
• In-person at Wildwood School, Middle & Upper Campus 
• $299 per participant (25% discount for Mastery Transcript Consortium member schools + all public and charter school participants)

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Facilitator: Steve Barrett

Steve is Wildwood School's Director of Outreach with 30+ years' experience as a teacher and administrator in public and private schools. Advisory is one of Steve's professional passions and he has facilitated professional learning at schools and presented at conferences across the US and the world.

May 4, 2026
 

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Looking for practical ways to turn behavior incidents into learning opportunities?

This interactive workshop explores how restorative discipline can be intentionally linked to social-emotional learning (SEL) so that student behavioral incidents become opportunities for reflection, accountability, and skill development.

Designed for K-5 teachers, counselors, and administrators, this session introduces Grab the Wheel, a practical framework that helps educators guide students through restorative reflection while strengthening the coping and decision-making skills students need to succeed.

Participants will:

• Examine the relationship between restorative discipline and SEL—and why linking them enhances their benefits
• Explore common developmental and emotional roots of student behavior
• Learn the Grab the Wheel framework and apply it to real disciplinary scenarios
• Develop strategies for introducing the approach with students, colleagues, and families
• Connect with a group of fellow educators dedicated to helping students learn and grow

For teachers, counselors, and administrators working with students in grades K-5

• May 4, 2026
• 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch provided)
• In-person at Wildwood School, Elementary Campus
• $349 per participant (25% discount for public and charter school participants)

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Facilitator: Bryan Anderson, LCSW

Bryan is Wildwood's Elementary School Counselor and an experienced psychotherapist, PD facilitator, social-emotional learning curriculum consultant, and early childhood development researcher. He is the author of Grab The Wheel: Helping Young Children Manage Explosive Anger, an elementary-age adaptation of the highly regarded Anderson Model of Anger Management.

April 29, 2026

Ready to explore what's possible when scientific inquiry meets creativity?

This workshop invites educators to explore and create bioart—an art form rooted in working with living materials and laboratory methods. Sitting at the intersection of science, creativity, and sustainability, bioart fosters student-driven exploration and ownership in the science classroom and beyond.

This session provides hands-on experimentation as a means to make sustainability concepts and biological processes more tangible in the classroom, while cultivating student curiosity and cross-disciplinary learning.

Participants will:

• Create and take home their own bioplastics using a range of recipes and natural materials, including algae and food waste
• Explore 3D bioprinting, bioplastic-based robotics, and examples of student work
• Gain a clear understanding of bioart—what it is, why it matters, and how it can enhance science education
• Plan for life science classroom applications, as well as integration with other STEAM disciplines

For all grade 6-12 life science and art teachers, as well as sustainability coordinators: 

• 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (lunch provided)
• In-person at Wildwood School, Middle & Upper Campus
• $349 per participant (25% discount for public and charter school participants)

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Facilitator: Ann Marie Macara, PhD

Ann Marie is a neuroscientist, bioartist, and upper school science teacher at Wildwood. They integrate their expertise in art and science into their teaching to inspire creative, curious thinkers who see STEM as a space for innovation and imagination. Ann Marie's work earned them recognition as a Chevron Fab STEM Fellow in 2024. 

April 20-21, 2026

Looking to build or improve your advisory program?

This two-day session sets the standard in advisory program development workshops. Create a new program or re-tool your existing one. Design a program to fit your school—public, charter, or private—and a plan to succeed.

Participants will:

• Analyze current research on advisory practices and social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Generate targets for program success and criteria for evaluation
• Envision a program to foster each student's sense of purpose and belonging
• Gain and utilize versatile program development tools (with applications beyond Advisory)

For grades 5-12 advisory program leaders and development teams at all schools

• April 20-21, 2026 (Registration is closed)
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided)
• In-person at Wildwood School, Middle/Upper Campus
• $499 per participant (25% discount for public and charter school participants)

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Facilitator: Steve Barrett

Steve is Director of the Wildwood Outreach Center and has 35 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in public and private schools. Since 2010, he has earned an international reputation coaching educators to build and strengthen advisory programs that prioritize connection, learning, and well-being.

April 18, 2026
 

Looking for a creative way to spark new ideas about your teaching?

This unique, interactive workshop invites K-12 teachers across disciplines who enjoy exploring ideas visually and creatively to use the sketchbook as a tool for reflection, collaboration, and professional growth.

Guided by accessible prompts, participants will use their sketchbooks to make their thinking visible through words and drawing. Teachers then exchange sketchbooks, responding to and building upon one another’s ideas before reflecting on how these collaborative responses expand their thinking and spark new connections in their practice.

No artistic expertise required—just curiosity

Participants will also:

• Connect with colleagues from other LA-area schools for cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration
• Explore forming an ongoing network for sustained sketchbook practice and support
• View work from a cohort of Wildwood teachers engaged in this same sketchbook process
• Receive a high-quality sketchbook (or a registration discount if you bring your own)

For all K-12 teachers interested in exploring teaching and learning visually and creatively.

• Saturday, April 18, 2026 (Registration closed)
• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (snacks provided)
• In-person at Wildwood School, Middle & Upper Campus 
• $50 per participant ($30 if you bring your own sketchbook)

BYO sketchbook requiements:

✓ Unused or lightly used
✓ Bound (spiral or hardbound)
✓ Sizes: 5.5 x 8.5, 9 x 12, or square (8 x 8)
✓ 140-200 grams per square meter (gsm)
✓ Examples: Royal Talens, Canson Mixed Media, SoHo Sketchbook

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Facilitator: Grace Hwang

Grace is a visual arts teacher at Wildwood, a working artist, and a professional learning facilitator with over 20 years of experience in independent schools and museum education. She designs and leads workshops that invite educators to use creative practice for reflection, collaboration, and professional growth.

March 13, 2026

Want an inside look at the future of high school?

The Institutes at Wildwood School are three unique student-powered hubs of project-based learning in Wildwood's Upper School (grades 9-12), created to reflect the school's broader commitment to highly participatory student-centered learning.

The Institutes provide Wildwood students with the opportunity to learn and apply knowledge and skills in three authentic contexts that realistically mirror real workplaces: a STEM research and development lab, a social leadership consultancy, and a start-up incubator.

In this half-day session, participants will:

• Visit all three of Wildwood's student-driven Institutes
• Learn from student members and the adults who assist them
• Reconsider teachers' roles in student learning
• Consider applications for your own school's program

For all educators and accompanied students in grades 9-12

• March 13, 2026
• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• In-person at Wildwood School (Middle/Upper Campus)
• FREE session (registration required)

Host: Steve Barrett, Director of the Wildwood Outreach Center

March 2, 2026

Looking for ready-to-use tools to streamline and strengthen your practice?

This one-day, hands-on workshop builds educators' capacities with free, easy-to-use EDTech tools (including AI) that support the everyday work of teaching. The session is designed around short demonstrations followed by guided work time so participants can experiment, apply tools to real classroom needs, and leave with materials ready for immediate use.

The focus throughout the day will be on teacher-facing use—utilizing the latest tools as planning and thinking supports to clarify instruction, adapt materials for diverse learners, and minimize repetitive prep work. 

Participants will:

• Explore free EdTech tools that simplify planning and prep
• Create ready-to-use instructional materials, including templates, activities, and other visuals
• Learn practical strategies for writing clear directions and prompts for AI tools
• Develop differentiated supports for diverse learners
• Practice using teacher-facing tools—including Brisk, Google Video, Gemini Gems, and ChatGPT—to strengthen practice and improve workflow

For all grade K-8 teachers: 

• 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
• In-person at Wildwood School, Middle & Upper Campus
• $275 per participant

Special Offer!

The first 10 public school educators to sign up will receive free registration and have substitute fees reimbursed to their school (up to $400 per participant)

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Facilitator: Jennifer DuBois

Jen is an Educational Technology Coach at Wildwood School with 18 years of experience supporting teachers in grades K–5. A former classroom teacher and school librarian, she brings a practitioner’s lens to instructional technology integration, helping educators use evolving digital tools in thoughtful, student-centered ways.

Five Online Sessions March-May 2026

Begins March 9, 2026
 

Ready to deepen your advising skills—with no travel required?

Strengthen your advising practice and create meaningful experiences for students. In this five-session online series, you’ll explore practical structures, facilitation strategies, and relationship-building techniques that foster belonging, purpose, and student engagement.

What you'll gain:

• Practical Skills—Structure advisory sessions more effectively, support student growth, and guide purposeful interactions.
• Hands-On Experience—Participate in mock sessions, discussion protocols, and collaborative exercises.
• Community: Connect with other educators committed to inclusive, student-centered advising practices.

Who should attend:

Advisors in grades 5–12 and advisory program leaders

Details:

• Online, 4:00–5:30 p.m. PT (all Mondays—dates below)
• $299 per participant for the series (25% discount for public/charter school educators)

Sessions:

• March 9 – Effective Routines and Structures: Engage in a mock advisory session and explore how consistent routines support student engagement, reflection, and connection for any grade level.
• March 23 – Fostering Belonging and Community: Discover strategies to help every advisee feel valued while cultivating a cohesive and supportive advisory group.
• April 13 – What Good Mentoring Looks Like: Learn practical ways to mentor students by affirming, challenging, and advocating for them.
• April 27 – Cultivating Purpose: Engage in strategies and tools that help students reflect on their strengths, clarify personal goals, and develop a purpose-driven mindset.
• May 11 – Crafting and Using Group Agreements: Examine best practices for co-creating advisory agreements that center student voice and establish inclusive, respectful group norms.

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Facilitator: Steve Barrett

Steve is Director of the Wildwood Outreach Center and has 35 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in public and private schools. Since 2010, he has earned an international reputation coaching educators to build and strengthen advisory programs that prioritize connection, learning, and well-being.

November 13, 2025

Ready to help your students reduce stress and chart their own paths in life?

This one-day workshop introduces Reflective Intelligence, a research-based framework that helps students reflect on who they are, act with intention, and thoughtfully shape their futures. Designed for grades 7–12 educators, the session is highly interactive and provides practical strategies, engaging activities, and ready-to-use tools to help students cultivate a purpose-driven mindset with clarity and confidence.

Participants will:

• Discover how Reflective Intelligence helps students strengthen mental health, build a sense of purpose, and improve meaningful engagement in school and life.
• Learn practical strategies to bring Reflective Intelligence into your advisory and classroom practice.
• Collaborate with author and award-winning educator Tim Klein.
• Play two new, interactive multiplayer games designed for advisory and classroom use:
  • The Examina: a versatile card game for practicing Reflective Intelligence skills.
  • The Good Life Game: a multiplayer collaborative game for envisioning happy, healthy, and successful lives.
• Leave with tools and materials to use with students the next day.

For all grade 7-12 teachers, advisors, and counselors: 

• 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (lunch provided)
• In-person at Wildwood School, Middle & Upper Campus
• $349 per participant (includes advisory- and classroom-ready materials)

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Special Guest Facilitator: Tim Klein

Tim is the co-author of How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond. An award-winning educator and clinical therapist, Tim has dedicated his career to helping students—from marginalized backgrounds to mainstream schools—discover purpose and direction. His work has had a significant impact on schools across the U.S. and abroad. As a former Harvard teaching fellow and Boston College lecturer, Tim brings both academic expertise and real-world experience.

November 12, 2025
 

Looking for ways to promote student emotional health and classroom success?

Anxiety is affecting more elementary students than ever, creating new demands on teachers as they support both learning and emotional well-being.

This hands-on, collaborative workshop equips K-5 teachers, counselors, and administrators with practical strategies to address these challenges—helping them strengthen students' social-emotional skills, manage anxiety in the classroom, and build resilient, supportive learning environments.

Participants will learn how to:

• Recognize and interpret common signs of anxiety in elementary-age children
• Apply creative tools and proactive strategies to help students manage stress and build resilience
• Establish classroom routines, values, and culture that help students thrive
• Employ techniques to model healthy conflict in a positive classroom environment
• Engage parents and caregivers in productive partnerships—including when these adults are navigating their own anxieties

For grade K-5 teachers, counselors, and administrators

• November 12, 2025
• 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch provided)
• In-person at Wildwood School, Elementary Campus
• $349 per participant (25% discount for public and charter school participants)

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Facilitator: Bryan Anderson, LCSW

Bryan is Wildwood's Elementary School Counselor, as well as an experienced psychotherapist, behavioral therapist, social-emotional learning curriculum consultant, and early childhood development researcher. He specializes in fostering emotional intelligence in children, teens, and adults.