You will know…
- How effective questioning, formative assessment, and feedback work together to advance student learning.
- How to plan and use questions, assessments, and feedback that are aligned to clear Learning Goals.
Pathways to Student Engagement Part 2: Effective Questioning, Formative Assessment, and Effective Feedback Event: January 27th, 2026 in Asheville NC
Enhance Student Engagement with Strategies That Work
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET
Location: Asheville, NC
Price: $197 per person (includes materials valued at $105)
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Designing Learning for Active Participation and Accountability
Building upon the foundational engagement strategies of Collaboration, Distributed Summarizing, and Writing to Learn, this next pathway explores the teacher's role in guiding and deepening that engagement. While the core strategies from Part 1 create an active learning environment, it is the intentional use of questioning, assessment, and feedback that elevates it to a truly responsive and reflective classroom culture.
The focus shifts to a continuous cycle of three powerful guidance strategies. It begins with effective questioning, moving beyond simple recall to designing questions that align with learning goals and demand higher-order thinking. This is paired with dynamic formative assessment, using in-the-moment checks for understanding and planned assessment prompts to gather clear evidence of learning. The cycle is completed with effective feedback, a process centered on providing timely, actionable guidance—whether oral, written, or through peers—that empowers students to self-assess and take ownership of their growth.
When these guidance systems are skillfully integrated with the collaborative and reflective activities from Part 1, the result is a classroom where instructional decisions are responsive, learning is visible, and every student has a clear path to academic success.
Essential Questions for this event
- How do you elevate student engagement with effective questioning techniques, formative assessments, and targeted feedback?
- How do you effectively use research-based strategies that create dynamic learning environments where students actively think, respond, and refine their understanding?
- How do you use questioning to drive deeper thinking and leverage feedback to guide student success?
By the end of this event –
You will be able to…
- Engage all students using strategic questioning and varied response techniques.
- Collect and interpret evidence of learning to make real-time instructional adjustments.
- Deliver specific, actionable feedback that guides student improvement.
- Foster a reflective, student-centered environment that values self-assessment and student ownership.
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):
- Pathways to Student Engagement Part 2: Effective Questioning, Formative Assessment, and Effective Feedback Book ($55)
- Pathways to Student Engagement Part 2: Effective Questioning, Formative Assessment, and Effective Feedback Flipcards ($25)
- 12-month Learning-Focused Online membership ($25)
- Resources are provided to you at the workshop
When and Where
Pathways to Student Engagement Part 2: Effective Questioning, Formative Assessment, and Effective Feedback Event: January 27th, 2026 in Asheville NC
Address (click to view on map):
200 District Drive Ste 001
Asheville, NC 28803
Date:
January 27, 2026
Time:
8:30AM - 3:30PM ET
Act fast! Only 22 spots available for this small group workshop
- Register by January 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 Pathways to Student Engagement Part 2: Effective Questioning, Formative Assessment, and Effective Feedback Event: January 27th, 2026 in Asheville NC:
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET
Location: Asheville, NC
Price: $197 per person (includes materials valued at $105)
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.
