Join us for the 3rd Annual Building Thinking Classrooms Conference!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Experience the beauty of Lake Washington in the summer while diving into over 125 engaging sessions at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Join renowned educators Dr. Peter Liljedahl and Dr. Pamela Seda, along with other members of the Building Thinking Classroom team, for an unforgettable professional learning experience.

Be inspired, collaborate with passionate educators, and take your teaching to the next level. This is your chance to explore cutting-edge strategies in education, all set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Washington.

For more information or to register, click here! 

The Building Thinking Classrooms Conference is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and socially just learning environment by broadening access to mathematics for ALL learners. Historically and presently, students and communities have been left out, left behind, or erased from math learning and teaching. We are striving to address these inequities through the cultivation of positive mathematical mindsets, a shift to student-centered teaching practices, and the promotion of deep content understanding, with a goal to empower individuals and communities in their mathematical journeys.

We invite you to join us in enacting this vision at this year’s BTC Conference!

Conference Logistics
When: June 30–July 1, 2025
Where: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington | 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056

Questions?

  • Program Committee - Nova KatzThe American School in London
  • Registration information - Audrey OttoPuget Sound Educational Service District 121
  • Exhibitors/Sponsors - Monique CabellonPuget Sound Educational Service District 121   

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