Just Tell Them: Engaging & Motivating Students to Learn

Start Date: November 12, 2026

Presenter: Zach Groshell & Melissa Gill

Registration Deadline: November 11, 2026

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm ET

Location: Virtual

Member Price: Free for NIESC and NWIESC Members

Other ESC Member Price: $150

Non-Member Price: $250

Facilitator: Cassie Scarsella

Description: 

Join Zach & Melissa live for a 3-part virtual session on engaging & motivating students with clear, explicit, and modeled instruction that supports ALL students in all grade levels. Each virtual session will focus on a crucial topic for moving the needle with students: Purposeful Planning, True Student Engagement, Focused Vocabulary Instruction, and Intentional Comprehension instruction. Don't miss out!

 

Agenda:

11/12/26- Session 1: True Student Engagement

build a culture where students are active, invested, and empowered to take ownership of their learning.

12/3/26- Session 2: Focused Vocabulary Instruction

Teach words that matter with intentionality so students can read, write, and think with confidence.

1/20/27- Session 3: Intentional Comprehension Instruction

Strengthen understanding with explicit strategies that help students make meaning and transfer learning.

 

Audience:

• K-12 Educators
• Instructional Coaches
• Building Administrators
• Curriculum Directors