Application for Building Thinking Classrooms Coaching Institute, Summer 2026

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Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 Building Thinking Classrooms Summer Coaching Institute, which will take place July 20-24 in Davis, CA region. For more information on the program, please visit www.buildingthinkingclassrooms.com/coachinginstitute. Please fill out the following application to the best of your knowledge. We have extended the submission deadline to midnight December 15, 2025. Acceptances will be made by January 15, 2025.

*Note this Institute and Certification Program is intended for job-embedded instructional coaches and leaders looking to build their capacity to support teachers in their jurisdiction. It is not for private consultants, employees of for-profit companies, those who want to market themselves as BTC trainers or consultants, or those looking to become an official BTC Team Member. The hours of the Institute will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day and completion of all hours is required for certification.

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Name *

Job title *

Name of your school or district *

Tell us about your role. Please include how often you get to work with teachers in their classrooms, in workshops, or other professional learning opportunities. We want to understand how your role intersects with the professional growth of teachers. *

Why do you want to attend to the Building Thinking Classrooms Coaching Institute and Certification Program? (select your top three reasons) *

I've heard about BTC and want to learn more.

I've been told we're moving toward BTC and I want to be prepared.

I've read Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, but I need more.

I also have read one or more of Peter's other books, but I need more.

My school/district has been implementing BTC, but we have hit a ceiling.

My school/district has been implementing BTC, but we want to make it work for more of our students.

I am passionate about bringing this to my district, but need to help build interest.

I live and breathe BTC and I just want more.

I want to learn directly from Peter.

I need this for my own credentialing.

I need this to earn respect and trust from my colleagues.

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If there is something we missed, please tell us more about your motivation, in your own words. *

What is your experience with Building Thinking Classrooms? (select one) *

I have not read Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics. I know very little about BTC.

I have read Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, but have not had personal experience implementing the practices.

I support teachers who are implementing Toolkit 1, using noncurricular tasks.

I support teachers who are implementing Toolkit 1, using curricular tasks.

The teachers I support spend most of their days using BTC.

BTC is just how my district operates now.

Other:

If there is something we missed, please tell us more about your experience in your own words.

What is your exposure to BTC professional development? (in person or virtual) Select all that apply. *

I have participated in or led a book study on Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics

I have had professional learning from colleagues in my district.

I have delivered professional learning from colleagues in my district.

I have seen a presentation about BTC at a conference.

I have attended a 1 hour workshop by Peter or a member of his team in my district.

I have attended a full day workshop by Peter or a member of his team in my district.

I have attended multiple workshops by Peter or a member of his team in my district.

I have engaged in coaching or co-teaching with Peter or a member of his team in my district.

I have attended a BTC conference.

I plan to attend BTCC26

Other:

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If there is something we missed, please tell us more about your exposure to BTC Professional Development, in your own words.

What supports are there in place in your district for you to be successful after the Institute (e.g. supportive administration, like-minded colleagues, flexible school structures). *

What challenges could get in your way in implementing BTC after the institute (e.g. unsupportive administration, unsupported colleagues, rigid school structures, lack of resources). *

Based on what you’ve read on the website (https://www.buildingthinkingclassrooms.com/coachinginstitute), please explain to us why you believe that this institute is for you. *

Do you have a thought partner who is also applying for this event? If so, who?

If you are accepted, what is the likelihood you will be able to commit to attending.

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High, but I need to clear funding

Hopeful, but funding could be an obstacle

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