1. Welcome and Objectives (15 minutes)

   • Introduce the session objectives

   • Briefly overview the Universal Constructs

2. Interactive Self-Assessment (20 minutes)

   • Participants complete the UC self-assessment using the provided Google Form

   • Brief discussion on initial reflections

3. UC Carousel Discussion (40 minutes)

4. Educational Thinking Activity (25 minutes)

   • Watch video on educational thinking

   • Guided reflection and discussion on future-ready skills

5. Break (10 minutes)

6. Universal Construct Competency Progressions (30 minutes)

7. Venn Diagram Activity(same link as above) (30 minutes)

8. Reflection and Next Steps (10 minutes)

   • Individual reflection on potential challenges and implementation ideas

   • Brief sharing of thoughts using Padlet or similar tool

Lunch

**rest of the afternoon is the same link for all steps 1-7)

1. Creating a Problem of Practice (30 minutes)

   • Identify classroom challenges related to UCs

   • Connect problems to College and Career Readiness buckets

2. 5 Whys Technique (30 minutes)

   • Diagnose root causes of identified problems

   • Determine relevant Universal Constructs

3. Celebration of Learning (20 minutes)

   • Share problems and root causes

   • Provide peer feedback using praise, question, suggestion technique

4. Break (10 minutes)

5. Design Time (60 minutes)

   • Create learning experiences/activities to address identified problems

   • Develop action plans for implementation

6. Share Out and Feedback (20 minutes)

   • Present problem of practice and action plans

   • Peer feedback using praise, question, suggestion technique

7. Next Steps Discussion (10 minutes)

   • Preview upcoming session topics

   • Discuss expectations for applying UCs in classrooms