Increase Critical Thinking with Higher Order Thinking Strategies Event: June 17, 2026 in Asheville NC

 

Discover the relationship between Higher Order Thinking and critical thinking with a comprehensive toolkit for incorporating Higher Order Thinking across the curriculum, strategies for increasing students' ability to solve problems, and practices for expanding your students' knowledge through deeper learning

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET

Location: Asheville, NC

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

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Transform Instruction with the Power of Higher Order Thinking

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We recognize educators' challenges in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, such as integrating higher order thinking skills amidst curriculum constraints, limited resources, and the need for more comprehensive training. This event is our response to these challenges that teachers face.

Join us to refine educational approaches that embed critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving into everyday teaching practices. We understand that nurturing a generation of thinkers and problem-solvers requires more than theoretical knowledge. It demands practical tools, innovative strategies, and a supportive community of educators.

Increase Critical Thinking with Higher Order Thinking is designed to bridge the existing gap between traditional teaching methods and the dynamic needs of contemporary education.

We aim to equip you with effective strategies and insights to overcome common hurdles in implementing higher order thinking in the classroom. This interactive professional learning opportunity will provide hands-on application and collaborative discussions to help you gain valuable skills and resources to enhance your teaching methodologies and foster an environment where higher order thinking thrives.

Whether you're grappling with resource limitations, seeking ways to align your teaching with higher order thinking, or looking for professional growth, this event promises to address these needs. Be part of a transformative educational movement that empowers educators and students. Embrace this opportunity to teach and inspire a future generation of critical thinkers and innovators.

 

Essential Questions for this event

Essential Questions
  • What are Higher Order Thinking Strategies, and how do they impact critical thinking?

  • What is the process for explicitly teaching students how to use specific Higher Order Thinking strategies and processes?

  • How can Higher Order Thinking be effectively embedded across all lessons?

By the end of this event –

You will know…

  • The characteristics of Higher Order Thinking questions and assignments.
  • The Four Levels of Learning and how they expand on Bloom’s and Webb’s taxonomies to increase the depth of knowledge and rigor.
  • The importance of emphasizing Higher Order Thinking in lessons and instruction.
  • Higher Order Thinking strategies and processes and the vocabulary and steps associated with each.
  • Characteristics of challenging assignments.

You will be able to…

  • Justify the importance of Higher Order Thinking.
  • Embed Higher Order Thinking across various subjects.
  • Tailor activities to suit different age groups and learning abilities.
  • Use collaborative and project-based learning to stimulate higher order thinking.
  • Plan lessons to teach students how to use specific Higher Order Thinking strategies and processes.
  • Increase student's ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
  • Plan meaningful and challenging standards-driven lesson assignments that integrate content, grade level writing expectations and Higher Order Thinking.


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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):

  • Increase Critical Thinking with Higher Order Thinking Strategies Book ($50)
  • Increase Critical Thinking with Higher Order Thinking Strategies Flipcards ($20)
  • Resources are provided to you at the workshop

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When and Where

Increase Critical Thinking with Higher Order Thinking Strategies Event: June 17, 2026 in Asheville NC

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


Date:
June 17, 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 8, 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 Increase Critical Thinking with Higher Order Thinking Strategies Event: June 17, 2026 in Asheville NC:

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.