Pre-Conference Workshop with Rick Wormeli
June 10, 2026
Wednesday
Teaching with Purpose: Designing Learning That Sticks
Ready to rethink what actually works in today’s classrooms—and walk away with strategies you can use tomorrow? Kick off Nuts & Bolts with an unforgettable Pre-Conference Day featuring Rick Wormeli, one of the most respected and practical voices in education.
Rick is a leading education author and veteran educator whose work has shaped how schools think about grading, assessment, motivation, and instruction. He’s the author of influential books including Fair Isn’t Always Equal, Summarization in Any Subject, and Metacognition—all known for blending research, clarity, and real classroom application.
Rick isn’t about gimmicks. He’s about clarity, credibility, and practices that make learning stick.
In this fast-paced, highly engaging workshop, Rick will challenge common classroom myths and help you refine the decisions that matter most—assessment, feedback, motivation, and instructional design. You’ll dig into why students disengage, what truly increases effort, and how to design learning experiences that push students to think deeply without burning you out.
You’ll walk away with:
- Practical strategies to boost student motivation and accountability
- Actionable feedback for student self-monitoring their learning
- Smarter approaches to assessment, grading, and feedback
- Tools to reduce apathy and increase student ownership
- Clear answers to “What do I do when this isn’t working?”
- Renewed confidence in your instructional decision-making
New teachers: Build your foundation the right way—before bad habits form.
Veteran teachers: Refresh, recalibrate, and sharpen your practice with research-backed strategies that still feel human.
Coaches & leaders: Gain language and tools to support teachers with clarity and consistency.
Rick’s engaging style—equal parts wisdom, humor, and straight talk—will leave you energized, affirmed, and thinking differently about your craft.
This isn’t hype.
This isn’t theory.
This is Nuts & Bolts with one of the best in the business.
Start the conference strong. Set yourself up for a better year—on purpose.
