LearningSCAPES 2024 Conference

One Association for the Success of Education

October 16-19, 2024
Portland, Oregon


AIA Continuing Education Provider

Sessions / Speakers / Tours

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | Pre-Conference Day

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

AmTab
Artcobell

Keynote Speaker

Trevor Muir

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.

Teacher. Author. Speaker.
trevormuir.com

Keynote Speaker: Trevor Muir

Friday, October 18, 2024

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

Meteor Education
Smith System
Tarkett
V/S America

Saturday, October 19, 2024

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

Photos

Welcome Celebration
Welcome Reception
General Conference Photos
General Conference
Sessions, Tours & Tradeshow
Awards

Thank You to Our 2024 Annual Partners & Sponsors

AmTab
Diamond
artcobell
Diamond
Meteor Education
Diamond
Smith System
Premier
Tarkett
Premier
V/S America
Premier
MooreCo
Gold
Extron
Gold
Shaw Contract
Gold
Virco
Gold
Gilbane
Bronze
Arcadis
Pewter
Cuningham
Pewter
SchraderGroup
Pewter
Terracon
Pewter
bcra
General
Sazan Group
General
TCF Architecture
General
PBK
Bags
DLR Group
Key Cards
Perkins Eastman
Key Cards
Shaw Contract
Lanyards
HKS
Awards Exhibit
McGranahan PBK
Attendee Gift
IN2 Architecture
Lockers

LearningSCAPES 2024

October 16-19 | Portland, Oregon

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