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Part 3 of a 3-Part Series — Connecting the Dots with Professional Learning

Join Part 3 of our Connecting the Dots series where we will focus on the WHY of professional learning. (In Part 1 we discussed the WHAT (related to furniture) and Part 2 we discussed the HOW you should implement.) In Part 3 we will discuss the importance of incorporating Trauma-Informed design into your next project including planning environments that reduce stress, foster a sense of belonging, and help all students, especially those who’ve experienced trauma, feel ready to learn.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize the challenges schools encounter when implementing modern classroom design to create awareness of the issue.
  2. Determine the optimal timing for providing professional learning to teachers during the transformation.
  3. Examine successful story to showcase how effective professional learning initiatives can drive significant improvements in flexible learning environments.
  4. Emphasize the significance of continuous learning opportunities for teachers, empowering them to nurture creativity, reconsider instructional approaches, and personalize learning spaces for enhanced student outcomes and overall satisfaction.

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March 11, 2025, 2:00 PM (EST)

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Meet the Presenters

Workshop

Patricia Cadigan
Artcobell
Chief Development Officer

As a 28-year veteran teacher and school administrator, Patricia had the opportunity to "influence the future" through teaching, coaching, observing, and supporting the many ways that teachers teach and learners learn. Each year, she experienced the growing challenge of connecting the dots between teaching, learning, and the learning environment. In the end, she recognized that one of the most influential ways of transforming learning was to transform the learning environment. Today, as Artcobell Chief Business Development Officer, Patricia works with schools to design and build spaces that positively impact student success.

Workshop

Meghan Ashkanani
Berkley School District, Michigan
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Technology

With over 26 years of experience in education — including 18 years as a teacher, 4 years as a principal, and 4 years as the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning & Technology — Meghan is highly regarded for her expertise in instructional practices, leading adult learners, and managing organizational change. As a dedicated leader, Meghan has played a key role in school improvement at the district level, analyzing data to enhance classroom instruction, overseeing grants and instructional initiatives, and driving professional learning for educators. She led the district-wide furniture implementation, impacting roughly 4,000 students and 300+ staff, ensuring that learning environments are designed to support engagement, accessibility, and success. In addition, she has spearheaded district-wide professional development, contributed to strategic planning, and advocated for educational policies at the local, state, and national levels.