On May 2, Open Up Resources is hosting a free, full-day virtual professional learning event open to teachers, coaches, school and district leaders, and families called Open Up Learning Together.
Strong instruction grows when teachers have time to think alongside colleagues, when leaders are equipped to support their teams, and when families understand how to extend learning at home. This free, all-day PL event is built around that idea.
Whether you’re a classroom teacher looking for practical strategies, a principal working to align your school’s priorities, or a parent trying to support your child’s learning, there’s a session designed for you.
You don’t need to be an Open Up Resources curriculum user. These sessions focus on strong teaching and leadership moves that apply across instructional settings.
What the Day Looks Like
The event runs from 10am to 5:30pm ET on Saturday, May 2. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you’d like throughout the day, choosing one session in each section. Sessions are 60 minutes, with a keynote from OUR Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Kristopher J. Childs, at 11:15am.
All times below are Eastern Time.
10–11am
- Leading What Matters in Math and Literacy: Five Moves That Drive Results (for leaders and coaches)
- How Great Classrooms Connect Literacy and Numeracy (for teachers and coaches)
11:15am–12:30pm
Keynote: Teaching That Moves Thinking with Dr. Kristopher J, Childs. An exploration of classroom practices that make student thinking visible and deepen engagement across subjects and grade levels.
12:45–1:45pm
- How to Plan for Joy in Math and Literacy Instruction
- 5 Ways Leaders Can Support Multilingual Learners
2–3pm
- Creating a Humanizing Classroom
- 7 Keys to Improving Your Child’s Reading (also available in Spanish as a recording)
3:15–4:15pm
- From Labels to Learning: Rethinking the Language We Use in Classrooms
- Simple Ways Families Can Support Math Learning at Home (also available in Spanish as a recording)
4:30–5:30pm
- 3 Moves for Building Family Partnerships Around Instruction
- 5 Moves for Making Learning Visible
Every session is designed to give you something you can use right away, whether that’s in your classroom on May 5, in your next coaching conversation, or at home that evening.
Who Should Attend
This day is designed for the full community around students:
- Teachers looking for classroom-ready strategies in literacy, math, and student engagement
- Instructional coaches building their practice and supporting teachers more effectively
- School and district leaders focused on alignment, equity, and instructional leadership
- Families and caregivers who want practical, simple ways to support learning at home
- Instructional support staff working across schools and classrooms
Reminder: You don’t need to be an Open Up Resources curriculum user. These sessions focus on strong teaching and leadership moves that apply across instructional settings.
There’s no cost to attend, and you can register for individual sessions or the full day. Space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early.
We hope to see you on May 2. Come ready to learn, connect, and leave with ideas that matter.
Open Up Learning Together is a free virtual professional learning event hosted by Open Up Resources on May 2. Sessions are open to educators, leaders, and families at all levels.