Wit & Wisdom and Geodes Available Sessions

Created by the team of teacher–writers behind Wit & Wisdom® and Geodes®, our virtual professional development (PD) sessions include options for teachers and leaders. These sessions ensure strong initial implementation as well as sustained success. Join educators from around the country for an open enrollment virtual PD session. Designed for 20–35 participants, sessions are led by two Great Minds facilitators.

 

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Wit & Wisdom and Geodes Available Sessions

Launch Wit & Wisdom | Grades K–8

1 Day, 7 Hour Session

$105.00 excl. Tax

6PD hours

Introduces new adopters to Wit & Wisdom’s research foundation, learning design, approach to knowledge building and complex texts, and module and lesson components

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Lead Wit & Wisdom | Administrators

1 Day, 6 Hour Session

$105.00 excl. Tax

6PD hours

Builds leaders understanding of the what and why of Wit & Wisdom. Guides leaders to plan and prepare for the how of successful implementation.

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Module & Lesson Study | Grades K–8

1 Day, 6 Hour Session

$105.00 excl. Tax

6PD hours

Takes participants deep into the curriculum’s structure and offers practical planning tools, strategies, and examples.

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Writing in Wit & Wisdom | Grades K–8

1 Day, 6 Hour Session

$105.00 excl. Tax

6PD hours

Delves into Wit & Wisdom’s text-based approach to teaching informative, opinion/argument, and narrative writing.

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Focus on Fluency | Grades K–8

1/2 Day, 3 Hour Session

$55.00 excl. Tax

3PD hours

Focus on Fluency deepens educators’ understanding of fluency, its impact on student literacy, and how to best support students.

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Testing in Wit & Wisdom | K–8

3 hour Session

$55.00 excl. Tax

3PD hours

Deepens educators understanding of ELA assessment demands, research on test preparation, and how Wit & Wisdom sets students up for test success.

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Getting Started with Geodes | Grades K–2

1/2 Day, 3 Hour Session

$55.00 excl. Tax

3PD hours

Introduces educators to Geodes’ research foundation; accessible, knowledge-building approach; and collection components and equips them with a flexible framework for planning Geodes instruction.

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Chicago Public Schools | Module & Lesson Study

1 Day, 6 Hour Session

$200.00 excl. Tax

In Person session at Blaine Elementary School 1420 W Grace St Chicago, IL 60613 Takes participants deep into the curriculum’s structure and offers practical planning tools, strategies, and examples.

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Central Capsule Launch Wit and Wisdom

3 Hours

3PD hours

Introduces new adopters to Wit & Wisdom’s research foundation, learning design, approach to knowledge building and complex texts, and module and lesson components

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