Join Us for Professional Development Workshops on June 1 (the day before PE Conference 2026 kicks off!)
In the pursuit of academic excellence, the most impactful educators are those who never stop learning. As we prepare for the 2026 Process Education Conference (PEConf), we are excited to announce two intensive, high-impact workshops designed for higher-education professionals dedicated to transforming student outcomes and their own professional practice.
These sessions are more than just seminars; they are interactive laboratories designed to provide you with actionable tools and research-based strategies you can implement immediately.
Morning Session (8:30 am – 11:30 am PT)
Process Education Through the Lens of Assessment: A Five-Level Journey
Ideal for educators new to Process Education or those looking to deepen their mastery of student learning outcomes, this workshop guides participants through a “Five-Level Journey.” You will navigate through five interactive activities aligned with the core pillars of Process Education: learning, performing, assessing, growing, and self-mentoring.
What to expect:
- The SII Model: Experience real-time growth guided by the Strengths–Improvements–Insights (SII) assessment framework.
- Practical Metacognition: Practice providing and receiving high-level peer feedback that goes beyond simple grading.
- The Take-Home Toolkit: Every participant leaves with a specialized toolkit designed to support continued practice and adaptation in your specific academic context.
Facilitators: Josh Morrison, Tris Utschig, and Steve Beyerlein
Afternoon Session (12:15 pm – 3:15 pm PT)
Fundamental Principles and Practices of Team-Based Learning (TBL)
As teamwork becomes a non-negotiable skill in the modern workforce, Team-Based Learning (TBL) has emerged as a gold-standard pedagogy. This workshop offers an introductory overview of TBL specifically tailored for the Process Education community. You will explore how to move students from passive listeners to active collaborators through a sequence of individual preparation, teamwork, and immediate feedback.
Why attend this session?
- Evidence-Based Pedagogy: Learn how TBL utilizes continuous assessment to ensure student accountability and conceptual mastery.
- Certification Path: This is the first of five workshops in the Knowledge of the Fundamentals of TBL series—a perfect starting point for those seeking formal TBL certification.
- Integrated Success: Evaluate the unique benefits of TBL within the context of Process Education to maximize student engagement.
Facilitators: Dr. William Ofstad, Dr. Leanne Coyne, and Dr. Yuqin Hu
Why Invest in These Workshops?
Whether you attend one or both, these sessions offer a rare opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and like-minded peers. By focusing on the intersection of assessment and teamwork, you are investing in a more resilient, self-directed learning environment for your students—and a more rewarding professional journey for yourself.
Registration Note: These workshops are designed to be highly interactive, so seating is limited to ensure a high-quality experience for all attendees.