Region 6 Education Service Center

An illustration of a pencil growing from the ground with roots, representing critical thinking.

Strengthen Rigor through Critical Thinking and Academic Conversation

This professional learning opportunity is for teachers, coaches, and administrators and geared toward empowering students to think, collaborate, and discuss academic topics.

Goals for Implementation:
- Increase rigor, including academic challenges and problem solving
- Vertical and horizontal alignment of academic and behavioral expectations
- Consistent practices and implementation
- Thorough connection between thinking and learning