GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED WITH DEEPER LEARNING
TARGET AUDIENCE: Classroom Teachers, Gifted Intervention Specialists, Gifted Coordinators, Administrators
Dr. John Spencer is a former middle school teacher, a current university professor, and author of several books including The Depth Advantage: Deeper Learning in a Distracted World. He regularly explores research, interviews educators, and studies real-world examples of design thinking in action. He shares these insights in books, blog posts, journal articles, free resources, and animated videos and podcasts.
In this hands-on workshop, we will dive into practical strategies to help students develop deeper thinking, sustained focus, and meaningful learning habits across content areas. You will explore ways to foster mastery, curiosity, problem-solving, resilience, and communication - even in a fast-paced, digital world. Through interactive activities, reflective discussions, and real-world examples, you will walk away with a toolkit of approaches to make deeper learning more tangible and attainable for your students. Whether you are looking to build sustained attention in your classroom or empower students to embrace curiosity and problem-solving, this workshop will provide actionable insights to transform your teaching practice.
DATE: November 3, 2026
TIME: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: ESC of Lorain County
PRESENTER: Dr. John Spencer, Spencer Creative Services
EVENT FEE: Free - Gifted Consortium Members* | $100 - Non-Members
*Consortium Members : Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Keystone, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
CONTACT HOURS: 6
FACILITATORS: ESC Gifted Coordinators - Cathy Fischer, Alice Ogonek, Heather Searight
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112