Accelerate Learning with Scaffolding Event: June 24, 2026 in Asheville NC

Teaching students of varying backgrounds, experiences, and readiness levels is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching. It is often compounded when students come to class one or more grade levels behind. When students receive the support they need to be successful during grade-level activities and assignments, their confidence builds to try more complex and challenging tasks. Their confidence and ability are bolstered by the success that comes with proper support. Scaffolding strategies provide support that are gradually removed as students master new knowledge and skills. Accelerate Learning with Scaffolding provides strategies that meaningfully engage students with the content without overloading teachers!

 

Dates: June 24, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET

Location: Asheville, NC

Price: $197 per person (includes materials valued at $70)

Save!: Register 3 or more people to save $50!


Scaffold Up, Not Down

An important finding in education research is the need to provide students with greater access to grade-level assignments and instruction. However, assigning rigorous content poses a significant instructional challenge for teachers facing the reality of students who are behind grade level and need varying types and levels of support to succeed. “Scaffolding up” attempts to address that need. Instead of simplifying activities and bringing content down to what students can currently do, “scaffolding up” focuses on getting students to master the key practices and concepts in grade-level content, with students able to do so increasingly independently over time.

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Why attend Accelerate Learning with Scaffolding?

As teachers strive to address the unique learning needs of students struggling to succeed on grade level, they often resort to reteaching content and skills from previous grades. But, when significant amounts of instructional time and practice are spent on remedial content, students are less likely to receive the instruction they need to meet the demands of their current grade level standards. This is especially true when previously unlearned skills or concepts are taught in isolation instead of as complementary support for current grade level learning expectations. For example, if second graders are struggling with number fluency, a teacher may decide to spend a large portion of their math block addressing this foundational skill. However, this same skill can be reinforced during math instruction that focuses on explicitly teaching repeated addition. By “scaffolding up” and addressing number fluency in the context of the current mathematical objective, the potential struggle point is overcome subtly. It can gradually fade as students build their number fluency. This is the foundation for effective scaffolding - to avoid a decrease in learning expectations while building a bridge to a better understanding of a lesson’s grade level learning objectives.


By the end of this event... 

You will know…

  • Principles of scaffolding, including the zone of proximal development, students’ status of being, and maintaining grade-level expectations.
  • Scaffolding strategies for supporting content acquisition, thinking processes, assignment application, and organization of the learning environment.
  • Process for planning scaffolding during lesson instruction.
  • Criteria for appropriately fading scaffolding when no longer needed.

You will be able to…

  • Describe the Acceleration Intervention Focus Model.
  • Explain the role of scaffolding in Tier 2 instruction.
  • Determine appropriate scaffolds for a variety of struggle points in a lesson.
  • Proactively plan scaffolding that is subtle but impactful in supporting grade-level instruction.
  • Determine how to fade scaffolding as students build independence in new skills and content knowledge.
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What You Will Receive

Along with attending a workshop led by a Learning-Focused expert, participants will also receive the following resources and materials (valued at $105):

  • The Accelerating Learning with Scaffolding book ($50)
  • The Accelerating Learning with Scaffolding Flip Cards ($20)
  • Resources are provided to you at the workshop

 


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When and Where

Accelerate Learning with Scaffolding Event: June 24, 2026 in Asheville NC

Address (click to view on map):
200 District Drive Ste 001
Asheville, NC 28803

Date:
June 24, 2026

Time:
8:30AM - 3:30PM ET


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Act fast! Only 22 spots available for this small group workshop

  • Register by June 12, 2026 in order to secure your spot.

  • Participants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis only. To secure your spot, register today!

Register for the Accelerate Learning with Scaffolding Event: June 24, 2026 in Asheville NC:

  • Accelerate Learning with Scaffolding Trainer Institute: Starts February 13, 2026 - Learning - Focused

Dates: June 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET
Location: Asheville, NC
Price: $197 per person (includes materials valued at $70)
Save! Register 3 or more to save $50!
Discount automatically applied when checking out.

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Frequently asked questions

Who should attend this event?

K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and district support staff.

Are there any Prerequisites for this event?

This event does not have any prerequisites for participating.

How do I register myself or a team for this event?

In the "How many people are you registering?" section above, change the quantity to how many people you want to register. Then, add each participant's name and email address in the field provided. Lastly, click Add to Cart.

You will then click on View Cart or Check Out to purchase the event registrations with a credit card or an invoice (if you are a school or district we can send you an invoice for you to pay with a check).

Registration is not complete until you check out.

Is Academic Credit provided for the event?

As a Learning-Focused professional development participant, you may qualify for academic credit through your school or district. You may request a certificate of attendance by emailing customerservice@learningfocused.com, based on 10 hours of professional
development for this event.

What about lodging and transportation?

Participants are responsible for their lodging and transportation. Please do not make your hotel reservation until you have received a
confirmation email from Learning-Focused. Please do not purchase nonrefundable airline tickets. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 5 days of submitting your registration, please email customerservice@learningfocused.com or call 866-955-3276 to
confirm your registration. After your paid registration has been processed you will be provided additional information about the event
location and hotels.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you are unable to attend an event you have registered for, contact Learning-Focused through email at
customerservice@learningfocused.com or by calling 866-955-3276 no later than 30 calendar days prior to the start of the event to
request a credit that can be used for Learning-Focused products or events.

After the 30-day timeframe, you are ineligible for a credit, but you may send a nonregistered person in your place, with registration
confirmation or written authorization from you.

For all cancellations, there is a $50 processing fee.

What are the Terms and Conditiions?

Learning-Focused reserves the right to reschedule a session because of low registration. In the unlikely event of the institute being
rescheduled, all registrants will be notified and will receive full refunds or be able to transfer their registration to another date.