So much joy in visiting classrooms at Walton MS in Albemarle and seeing teachers bring our student‑centered learning work to life. The rooms were buzzing with discourse, collaboration, and mathematical thinking. You could almost hear the students thinking! #ChangeTheStory #EveryoneIsAMathPerson

We want to take a moment to spotlight a key addition to the CTLG team: Dr. Katelyn Leitner. We admire her focus on Changing the Story through high-quality, Tier 1 instruction and on supporting teachers and administrators. We are so glad to have your expertise and your passion on our team!

Had a wonderful time at Metz Middle in Manassas City Public Schools! Thank you for the incredible hospitality and for letting me dive into some math talk moves with your teachers and students. I loved hearing which strategies resonated with the team. #ChangeTheStory #MathWorkshop

Today's Finding Throughlines is by Kylie Samko, Prince William County Public Schools. I love her adaptation of the structure to include sentence starters and a word bank. Visit FindingThroughlines.com for more! What are your answers? Drop them in the comments!

Teachers stepped back to let students lead investigations into mitosis & chemical reactions. Using Science & Engineering Practices, they moved from "following recipes" to analyzing data & modeling results. Incredible focus & engagement! Go Team PHS!

Honored and appreciative to be invited back to keynote at Loudoun County’s Secondary Math PL Day. Throughout the day, we focused on how to support students better understand their own learning and approach assessments with confidence and clarity. #MathWorkshop #ChangeTheStory

Cluster Springs Elem in Halifax brought the energy on a Friday afternoon! Smiles, laughter, and rich collaboration filled the room as we dug into #MathWorkshop and ways to be just a little better tomorrow than today. I’m looking forward to coming back! #ChangeTheStory @wipebook

We are honored to introduce Jen Brown as a CTLG Consultant! With a career spanning over 26 years, Jen Brown's impact on the educational landscape is profound. Jen serves as an Elementary Specialist Social Studies in Fairfax. Welcome Jen! #InquiryBasedLearning

Finding Throughlines honors thinking! Your task Pick 2 pics that have a CONNECTION. Pick 3 pics that have a COHERENCE. Find the THROUGHLINE of all 4 pics. Put answers in the chat. Visit FindingThroughlines.com for more! #ReasoningRoutine #FindingThroughlines

Join Eric next Saturday, March 21, for an inspiring session at the NCSLA L.E.A.D.S. Summit! He is thrilled to lead a deep dive into "Student Discourse through the Science & Engineering Practices." See you in Winston-Salem! #NCSLA #ScienceLeadership #STEMEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

Celebrated Pi Day early in King George Public Schools yesterday. Worked with administrator teams and teachers to develop a 30-day plan to maximize our instructional impact leading up to the end of the school year. #BetterTomorrowThanToday #KnowYourImpact

Today's Finding Throughlines set: Pick 2 pictures that have a CONNECTION. Pick 3 pictures that have a COHERENCE. What do all 4 pictures have in common - the THROUGHLINE! Put your answers in the chat. Our response is in the comments! #ReasoningRoutine #FindingThroughlines

How do we move students from rote memorization to true conceptual understanding? By creating space for them to explore phenomena and engage in sense-making.

Introducing our newest Reasoning Routine - Finding Throughlines! Pick two pictures that have a CONNECTION. Find the COHERENCE between three pictures. Identify what they all have in common - the THROUGHLINE! Put your answers in the chat. #ReasoningRoutine #FindingThroughlines

Excited to return to Prince Edward next week as we plan for more ways to spark curiosity & engage in science and engineering practices. Students are answering important questions about life processes and living systems! All teachers deserve a coach! #EveryoneIsASciencePerson

We know high-quality science education isn't just content knowledge. It’s learning through the SEPs and sensemaking. Amy is ready to partner with your district to ensure every science classroom becomes a laboratory for future innovators. #ProfessionalLearning #STEMLeadership

Science is about making sense of the world around us. These Petersburg students weren't just reading from a textbook. They are working on the "how" and "why." This is what happens when students take ownership of their learning! #EveryoneIsASciencePerson

Spent the day with K–5 teachers at South Boston Elem in Halifax. Their energy, reflection, and commitment to strengthening their practice were evident. Their students are fortunate to have teachers who care about meaningful learning. #ChangeTheStory #MathWorkshop @Wipebook

CTLG Consulting is proud to announce our upcoming "Change the Story" workshop series. We are bringing student-centered professional learning to Math, Science, ELA, and Social Studies educators this summer! Register here: ctlgconsulting.com/workshops

Ready to get your students thinking like astronomers? This WODB routine is a perfect low-floor, high-ceiling activity to kick off your class or dive deeper into solar system characteristics. There is no correct answer, only great evidence-based arguments! #ReasoningRoutines

Learning walks pay off! Eric and the Dinwiddie Middle School science team are using learning walks to optimize their practice. We celebrated what teachers are doing and considered ways to make it better tomorrow! Their goal is to #ChangetheStory so #EveryoneIsASciencePerson!

With 20 yrs in the classroom and her current role as an Exceptional Ed Coordinator, Terra Balla knows a great student experience begins with empowered educators. At CTLG Consulting, Terra turns her two decades of expertise into high-impact professional learning. #SpecialEducation

CTLG: Did you know? We have directly supported over 40 Virginia school divisions! We’ve seen firsthand the incredible dedication of Virginia educators and are honored to be partners in this work. The map is growing... 😉 #VDOE #ChangeTheStory #StudentCenteredLearning

Building a reasoning routine in a Special Education context requires a shift from “getting the right answer” to “making thinking visible.” This routine helps students slow down, notice what matters, and communicate their thinking with confidence. #SPED #MakingThinkingVisible #ExplicitInstruct

Our Cycle to Success workshop, teachers explored how to make cell biology tangible through hands-on modeling. Stop telling, start making sense of science. Using SEPs and tools, we focused on shifting the cognitive load to the learner. #EveryoneIsASciencePerson #ChangeTheStory

Drawing on her experience as a Curriculum Specialist for Chesterfield, Lynne Bland bridges the gap between high-level theory and daily classroom reality at CTLG. We are honored to have her guiding our partners toward excellence! #CTLGConsulting #SocialStudies #ProfessionalLearning

Skip Tyler joined the Alleghany Highlands #MathWorkshop book study to hear firsthand how middle and high school teachers are implementing these structures. Grateful for this incredible group of administrators who welcome us into their buildings for recurring support. #ChangeTheStory

CTLG is proud to support Career and Technical Education teachers and leaders in their efforts to empower students with real-world skills, hands-on training, and academic foundations for high-demand careers! #ChangeTheStory #CTEMonth #ProfessionalLearning #STEM #VACTEA

In Career and Technical Education (CTE), blueprints aren’t just pictures, they are complex documents. Today, we’re using the Alike and Different routine to bridge between 2D technical drawings and 3D reality. Check out how these spark deep industrial reasoning! #CTE #ChangeTheStory #Reasoning

We believe in building relationships, rolling up our sleeves, and doing the hard work alongside our partners. It’s a privilege to do this work with you. Let’s keep moving the needle. #CTLG #ChangeTheStory #ProfessionalLearning #EducationLeadership

Curiosity is Universal: 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 We're continuing to model how Reasoning Routines can transform thinking in Social Studies! Why We Love It: Low Floor, High Ceiling: Every student can participate and contribute an observation, building confidence and community.

If you’re thinking about next steps for your district, let’s talk. We’d love to understand your needs and explore what a partnership could look like. Schedule a conversation here: https://www.rfr.bz/bad2f8e #ChangeTheStory #ProfessionalLearning #InstructionalCoaching #BetterTogether

We are honored to have Melody Clanton on the CTLG team. With a 32-year career spanning from high school Teacher of the Year to Assessment Development Coordinator at the VDOE, Melody is a powerhouse for student-centered excellence! #ChangeTheStory #ProfessionalLearning #STEM

CTLG: Did you know? We now support all K-12 content areas, coaching, and leadership! It’s the same CTLG excellence you’ve trusted, now designed to support the needs of your entire district. Explore our Signature Services in the link in the comments! #ChangeTheStory #ProfessionalLearning

Our #ChangeTheStory framework is content-agnostic. Today we highlight ELA. Convince Me! is a student-centered routine that turns passive consumers into critical investigators. It requires students to separate facts and opinions. #MediaLiteracy #ReasoningRoutines #ELAChat

"Would you rather be stranded in a 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱?" or "Would you rather be stranded in a 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝘆, 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁?" Tell us and JUSTIFY your thinking in the comments! #ChangeTheStory #ReasoningRoutines #WouldYouRather #StudentDiscourse #VisibleThinking #MTBoS #MathChat

"Would you rather be stranded in a 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱?" or "Would you rather be stranded in a 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝘆, 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁?" Tell us and JUSTIFY your thinking in the comments! #ChangeTheStory #ReasoningRoutines #WouldYouRather #StudentDiscourse #VisibleThinking #MTBoS #MathChat