Dr. Peter Liljedahl is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and author of the best-selling book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Grades K-12): 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning. In this five-session virtual cohort, Liljedahl shows you (and/or your instructional team) how to create an ideal setting for processing mathematics and other academic disciplines by “meeting learners where they’re at” and promoting the practice of thinking as opposed to activity, or memorization in classrooms. Learn what pieces make up a Thinking Classroom, master ways to engage students in the practice of thinking and get actionable strategies to launch and sustain Thinking Classrooms in your schools, with help from Liljedahl’s proven, research-backed method.

The RocketPD cohort experience is designed to give school district leaders an actionable, affordable and convenient way to facilitate difficult but necessary strategic conversations and initiatives at a time when schools and school communities face both intense initiative fatigue and competing distractions. Districts can register select members of their building or central-office teams for open cohorts.

Delivered over five weeks, the program includes (5) scheduled structured learning conversations, delivered virtually over Zoom. Plus, password-protected access to the RocketPD Learning Portal, where participants can access the recordings for a limited time during the cohort experience.

Building your Thinking Classroom is an (5)-session (120 minutes each) collaborative professional-learning experience for classroom teachers, instructional coaches and other instructional leaders. Participants will emerge with practical and proven strategies to integrate integrate Dr. Peter Liljedahl’s research-backed approach to building Thinking Classrooms in their schools and/or school districts.

The RocketPD cohort experience provides a unique opportunity for school district leadership and their staff teams to have candid conversations with a nationally recognized educator and best-selling author on the subject of Thinking Classrooms in mathematics and other academic disciplines. Unlike one-off seminars and keynote speeches, the cohort provides a clear opportunity for sustained development and the basis for a framework that teachers and other school leaders can use to create stronger, more supportive environments for improved student outcomes.

This (5)-session cohort-based experience will take place between October and November 2024. You can view the the full schedule, including dates and times in The Schedule section above. If you want to participate in this cohort, but the dates and times do not work for your schedule, keep in mind that, while live participation is always encouraged, the sessions are recorded and accessible via the RocketPD Learning Portal for a limited time. If you have a large team (10 or more), and the schedule dates and times do not work for you entire team, reach out using the form below to inquire about the formation of a custom cohort for your district.

Yes. While Peter’s book has Mathematics in the title, the research-backed Thinking Classrooms model and approach can be applied other disciplines. There may be mentions of math classrooms in some of the examples and content, in places, but teachers and instructional coaches in other disciplines can still use and apply the framework in their classrooms.

If you’re interested in joining the Building your Thinking Classroom cohort, save your spot now by following the button on this page. Once you sign up, you’ll receive more information about the program, including payment and invoicing details. You’ll also receive a detailed follow-up email with information about your cohort, including scheduled session dates and times. Should you have questions at any time throughout the process, you’ll receive the phone and email of our project coordinator to ensure a positive experience.