Two-Day Conference: 2026 BLOCK SCHEDULE Conference: Maximize Engagement and Learning (Grades 6-12) Presented by Expert Instructors

Highly Effective, Use-Tomorrow Strategies!

Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions

• Expert Instructors
• Block Schedule Resources
• Hundreds of Practical Strategies
… and Much More!

Uniquely Qualified Instructors

Vince Mancuso is a highly experienced block schedule teacher, national presenter and author. Vince enjoys sharing with other secondary teachers his enthusiasm for making the most of the time in a block schedule to extend and enhance student learning. Audiences regularly praise his powerful and practical ideas, stemming from his own block classroom. You'll leave Vince's sessions with a wealth of practical ideas, ready-to-use materials and activities for strengthening your block instruction.

Rhett Oldham is a highly experienced secondary teacher with years of block schedule teaching experience. Recognized as a Gilder Lehrman Teacher of the Year and National Finalist, Rhett is passionate about creating engaging extended period learning environments where middle and high school students will thrive. Rhett's sessions are filled with effective strategies and tools you can use immediately to maximize learning in your block schedule classroom.

Janet Crews is an experienced secondary educator, national presenter, and dynamic coach who is passionate about helping teachers make the most of extended class time. Janet brings a wealth of classroom experience and shares powerful, practical strategies that are proven to increase student engagement and success in block schedule settings. You will leave Janet's sessions with innovative ideas and strategies you can use the very next day in your block classroom.

Conference Agenda

Who Should Attend

Educators Using or Considering Block Scheduling, Grades 6-12

Special Benefits of Attending

Comprehensive Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook, specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are resource materials for ALL conference sessions, even those you don't attend. These materials include:

• Cutting-edge ideas and strategies for immediate use in your block schedule classes
• Tools, resources, methods, and models for organizing your time and teaching within extended class periods
• Proven strategies and activities for keeping grades 6-12 students engaged during the whole block

Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

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