Building Blocks K-12 Solutions
The Building Blocks Framework is a research-based framework for school & district leaders to implement and sustain innovation while delivering equitable, high-quality teaching and learning.
Planning Tool
In the Building Blocks tool, district and school leaders can identify priorities, consider their assets, find examples and resources, and create a plan that centers equity and is tailored to their context.
Professional Learning
Engage with the research-based Building Blocks content through individual or team-based virtual workshops. Collaborate with other district and school leaders and learn from experts in the field.
Massachusetts Workshops
Since July 2020, LearnLaunch has been partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide free workshops for Massachusetts leaders and educators.
About the Planning Tool
“This tool is fantastic – so easy to navigate and the resources are high-quality and USEFUL!”
“I love the tool – the guiding questions, space to take notes, and especially the resources and examples.”
The research-based Building Blocks Framework breaks down solutions to pressing problems into manageable, actionable elements that lead to a more equitable and high-quality education system. In the Building Blocks tool, district and school leaders can identify priorities, consider their assets, find examples and resources, and create a plan that centers equity and is tailored to their context.
The Building Blocks Tool helps leaders discover solutions and build the skills to:
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- Ensure high-quality and equitable teaching and learning;
- Sustain strong school communities; and
- Manage uncertainty and change.
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About Professional Learning
“I SO appreciated the opportunity to come to the workshop with a problem and have your thoughtful questioning, framing and affirmation for my work…I can’t think of anything more helpful than to be in the company of a group of caring educators trying to find our way through the complexities of educational leadership.”
– Principal, Greenfield Public Schools
The Building Blocks Workshops offer just-in-time support for implementation of innovative practices. Our highly interactive workshops are designed for individuals, school teams, or district teams. Participants learn, reflect, and collaborate to develop actionable takeaways. We offer workshops for individuals, as well as for school teams.
Individual Workshops
What You’ll Get:
- Expert teaching
- Curated resources for solutions to pressing problems
- Peer examples of innovation
- Time for reflection and collaboration with peers
- Opportunities to learn from and connect with peers
“This is my third workshop. I wouldn’t keep coming back if I didn’t find them fantastically valuable. Having resources that are not only ready-made, but also excellent quality, is huge!”
School Team Workshops
What You’ll Get:
- Expert teaching
- Guided discussion templates
- Curated resources developed for your context
- Tailored support from a facilitation team
- Time for reflection and processing with your team
- Opportunities to learn from and connect with peers
“This was an amazing workshop series! It was pertinent to our practice and SO PRODUCTIVE!!! The work templates enabled me to focus on what’s important.”
Through funding by MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we currently offer individual and school team workshops for free to Massachusetts educators.
We are also able to offer customized workshops and curated professional development series to districts or schools. Schedule a consultation to learn more about pricing and personalized offerings.
Past Workshop Topics:
Returning with Strong Relationships & Routines ● Sustaining a Strong Educator Workforce ● Powerful Learning Experiences to Engage Students ● Beyond Screens: Using Zoom to Deepen Engagement ● Relationship Mapping to Support Social Emotional Health ● Cultivating a Culture of Caring ● Select Aligned Tools ● Communicate Clearly Crisis Communication ● Communicate Clearly ● Support Educator Well-Being ● Support Parents ● Engage Learners Part 2 – Secondary ● Engage Learners Part 2 – Elementary ● Prepare Educators ● Include Social Emotional Learning ● Ensure Equitable Access ● Engage Learners ● Set Priorities for Learning