Women in Industry – Empowering Voices in the Industry: A Reflective Dialogue for Women in Industry
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this day of dialogue will share valuable perspectives and actionable steps for creating a more inclusive and supportive industry culture, specifically for women, all while building community with one another.
Breakouts (Choice of 3)
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges Panel Discussion
Equity-centered Policies Workshop, Part 1
The Intersection of Safety + Security and Trauma-Informed Design
Breakouts (Choice of 3)
Navigating Realities: Reflecting on Experiences and Building Support Systems Group Discussions
Translating Equity-centered Policy into Equity Planning Workshop, Part 2
Enhancing Cybersecurity in Modern Learning Environments
Breakouts (Choice of 3)
Creating a Welcoming Culture: Strategies for Inclusivity and Community Building Collaborative Workshop
Implementing an Equitable Plan Workshop, Part 3
Navigating School Safety and Culture: Insights from School-Based Mental Health Professionals from Across the Nation
Workshops (Choice of 7)
Build Beyond Limits: Strategic Partnerships for Successful Projects
Shrinking Educational SPACE: A Launch from the Knowledge Gained from Gathering, Proxemics, Personas and Decluttering
Does Design Matter? The Elementary School Building Environment Through the Eyes of a Child. How Demographics Impact Student Perception of Space: A Comparison Between an Old and New School
Empowerment Through AI: Amplifying Human Expertise
Future-Learning Ready: The Imperative of Trauma-Informed Design in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Experience Design (XD): Understanding and Enhancing the Student Experience through Design – The Student POV
How School Modernization Enhances Education and Community Resilience: The Findings of the 2019 Latrobe Prize Study
Breakout Sessions (Choice of 6)
VS America Session: Streamlining EDU. Traversing the Historic Anchors of Education SPACE to Enhance the Health and Safety of Our Schools
Bridging Evolution and Education: A Neurobiological Approach to Learning Spaces
Engaging the Senses for Effective Trauma-Informed Design
Cultivating Inclusive Play: Creating Playground Environments That Provide Enhanced Accessibility for All
A Community High School Centering the Non-Traditional Student
Smith System Session: Optimizing Learning Environments through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 3.0
Trevor is a teacher, author, creator, and founder of Epic PBL. His books The Epic Classroom, The Collaborative Classroom, and New Teacher Mindset have helped teachers worldwide to create purposeful and dynamic learning experiences. Trevor has taught in middle, high school, and college classrooms, and currently teaches pre-services teachers at Grand Valley State University. He was a national faculty member for the Buck Institute for Education, and is one of the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation speakers. His work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Edutopia, EdWeek, and We Are Teachers. Trevor’s inspiring and informative videos have been viewed over 35 million times. At the heart of Trevor’s work is the conviction that every student has the potential for greatness, and that every teacher can be equipped to unlock that potential.
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Breakout Sessions (Choice of 7)
IMAGINE OPRF: Delivering a Master Plan that is Student-Centered, Needs-Driven, and Equity-Focused
Empowering Independence: Empathetic Design of Environments for Neuro/Physically Diverse Learners
Trauma-Informed Design in Practice: Case Studies in Education and Restorative Justice Facilities
Join the CAUSE: The Industry-based Coalition Striving for a Standardized K-12 Post Occupancy Evaluation
An Urban School District’s Approach to Equitable Opportunities Across Communities
The Power of Partnership in Specialized School Design
A District’s Vision for Change and Community Alignment: CTE Integration through Stakeholder Collaboration
Breakout Sessions (Choice of 7)
Angleton CTE Center: Pioneering Education, Fostering Community, Innovating Industries Together
Vertical Schools: An Emerging Paradigm for Mass Timber in the Pacific Northwest
Community as the Classroom: Transforming Schools for the Innovative Society
Discovering Partnerships
How Are Students Empowered by AI Redefining Education Spaces? We Are Finding Out
Creating Culture on Purpose: The Critical First Step in Combating School Violence
Preschool For All! How Schools (and Other Spaces) Can Become Child Care Places Via Community Collaboration
Tours (6 Options)
Tour A: Lincoln High School and Portland State University’s Fariborz Maseeh Hall
Tour B: River Grove Elementary School and Lakeridge Middle School
Tour C: Leodis V. McDaniel High School and Wy'east Middle School
Tour D: iTech Preparatory and Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, Divine Academic and Hunter Gymnasium
Tour E: Art Rutkin Elementary School and Oregon Episcopal School Athletic Center
Tour F: Benson Polytechnic High School and hayu aLqi uyxat
Breakout Sessions (Choice of 7)
Design Thinking Workshop: Ideating and Articulating Learning Environments with AI
A Greenprint for Transforming Schoolyards as Places for Student Well-being
Building for Student Well-being
Talking Back: A Language of Tension, Engagement and Change
Leading with Purpose: The Power of the ALEP Credential
Artcobell Session: Inclusive Design – Strategies to Enhance Student Success: Choice, Movement, and Design
Design With Me, Not For Me: How Community Engagement “Elevated” the Design Process
Breakout Sessions (Choice of 7)
The School as a Cultural Learning Tool
How to Open a New Facility With 100% Asset Data Accuracy
Reimagining Learning Spaces: How SFUSD Teachers and Students are Co-Creating the Future of Education
Multi-Sensory Environments and Student Mental Health
Building Bridges – Build your Leadership Lens on Knowing Yourself and Others
Bridging the Gap: Bringing Educators into the Conversation
Student Led Design: The Formula for Extreme Innovation
Breakout Sessions (Choice of 7)
Tarkett Session: Space of Connection
Enhancing the Accessible Educational Experience for Students with Disabilities
Navigating Legislative Changes in Educational Design: A Framework for Architects and Educators
Navigating Tides of Change: From Drama Classroom to Black Box
AmTab Session: Designing K-12 Classrooms That Promote Well-Being and Comfort with Furniture, Signage, Graphics, and Décor
Flourishing: Spaces for Creativity and Meaning for Young Learners
More Than A School: A Shared Vision for a Rural Community
Breakout Sessions (Choice of 7)
In Support of Student Thriving: How to Spark Curiosity & Design Successful CTE Spaces
Moving Beyond the Noise: Understanding Acoustical Environments and How They Affect Learning
Not Too Cool for School: Demystifying Costs and Accelerating Pathways for Healthy, All-Electric Schools
How to Design for Humanity: Bold, Brave, Impactful Educational Designs for Equity, Inclusivity and Excellence
SchoolsNEXT Innovators: Shaping Sustainable Learning Spaces for the Future
All-In-One School | Uniting and Differentiating Combined Elementary and Senior High Schools
Biophilic Design: The Research, Design and Assessment
Workshops (Choice of 7)
Education MythBusters: How Design and Pedagogy Shape Student Success
Collaborative Indoor Air Quality Management: Transforming the Future of Education and Healthy Indoor School Environments
A Shockingly Interesting Session on Ethics: Shaping Future-Ready Schools
Words & Actions: The Impact of Inclusive Restrooms on Student Behavior and Perceptions of Safety
A Workshop on Regenerative Design Thinking
Role of Schools in Climate Change & Energy Transition
Stakeholder Engagement Methods Design Jam
Breakout Sessions (Choice of 7)
More Than a Meal: Transforming High School Culture Through Inclusive Dining Spaces
How An All-Hands Approach Empowered an Underserved School Community
Adding Rigor, Relevance, and Value to CTE Instruction through WBL Experiences in Commercial Construction: The Adult Education Center at Regency
Preserving History, Ensuring Safety: Creative Seismic Strengthening Solutions at Historic Benson Polytechnic
Revitalizing Historic School Buildings for Modern Learning and Community Vision
Designing for Special Education Inclusion
STRUCTURES OF SUPPORT: Alternative High Schools, Teen Centers, and Youth Academies
Superintendent Panel
In our continued pursuit of innovation and collaboration, A4LE is thrilled to announce a pivotal panel discussion at this year’s LearningSCAPES conference. This unique opportunity will feature three esteemed District Superintendents, each recognized for their exceptional leadership and forward-thinking solutions to the pressing challenges faced by today's educational systems. Attendees will gain invaluable insights as these experts delve into critical topics such as safety and security, navigating construction budgets, and the essential components of effective school design and challenges they face daily. This discussion promises to not only inspire but also equip educators and facility managers with insights to enhance learning environments.
Workshops (Choice of 7)
What If There Is No Box? Structures that make learning happen naturally
SCHOOL DESIGN: Towards a More ‘Natural’ and ‘Flexible’ Learning Environment Using CLT Construction – wək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm Elementary, Vancouver BC
Listening to Upset Stakeholders: What to do when your community brings emotion to the table
Post-Occupancy Curiosity: Standardized for Environmental Equity vs Situational Latitude
Thinking Outside the Box: Creating Student Engagement Activities for CTE Learning
Diversity in Design Workshop
Beyond Guidelines and Accommodations: Creating Inclusive and Multisensory Learning Environments