PBL for All Students: Equity, Engagement, and Empowerment

<p>In this episode of <em>CA Today</em>, host <strong>Lindsay Simpson </strong>sits down with two fellow CABOCES Coordinators—<strong>Bonnie Wagner</strong>, Special Education Coordinator, and <strong>Sarah Cartmill</strong>, Curriculum Coordinator—to unpack the power of <strong>Project-Based Learning (PBL)</strong>. Fresh from a regional training with <strong>PBLWorks</strong>, they share insights on how PBL transforms classrooms into student-centered environments that foster engagement, equity, and future-ready skills. </p><p>We explore how PBL connects to<strong> IEP goals</strong>, supports <strong>transition services</strong>, and creates authentic opportunities for <strong>literacy growth</strong>. From scaffolding strategies to building confidence through public presentations, this conversation highlights practical ways educators can make learning meaningful for all students. </p><p>What You’ll Learn in This Episode: </p><ul><li><p>How PBL helps embed <strong>IEP goals</strong> and supports diverse learners. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Strategies for increasing <strong>student motivation and ownership</strong> through real-world projects. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ways PBL integrates<strong> literacy skills</strong> across content areas. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>How PBL aligns with <strong>Portrait of a Graduate</strong> competencies like collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Tips for starting your first PBL unit with confidence. </p></li></ul><p> </p><p><u><strong>Thank you to today&#39;s hosts!   </strong></u></p><p> <a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/alexandra_freer@caboces.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a><a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/Lindsay_Simpson@caboces.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠Lindsay Simpson⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a>- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development    </p><p><a href="Sarah_Cartmill@caboces.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>⁠Sarah Cartmill</u></a><u>⁠</u>- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development  </p><p><a href="Bonnie_Wagner@caboces.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bonnie Wagner</a>- Special Education Coordinator  </p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>Resources From Today&#39;s Episode    </strong></u></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://my.pblworks.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1359593188&gbraid=0AAAAADvMOWZtB-GRBu-ae4CBAaGJY-H0e&gclid=CjwKCAiA55rJBhByEiwAFkY1QEy7MxVz53zjuXuBSH7uogCb6GrOwQNt-WONAxTdvUlzaA6se_APcBoCeDQQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>PBLWorks</u></a> – Explore resources and training for Project-Based Learning. </p></li></ul><p><u><strong>Join us!    </strong></u> </p><p>View our <a href="https://register.caboces.org/seminar/admin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠registration page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a>to view upcoming CABOCES regional workshop opportunities and have your district representative, responsible for registration, sign you up!    </p><p>Don&#39;t Forget To Connect! Subscribe and review wherever you like to listen! Connect with today&#39;s hosts:    </p><p><a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/Lindsay_Simpson@caboces.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a>Email us at <a href="https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/catodayedu@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠catodayedu@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a> to offer future show ideas or share something you&#39;re excited about, such as what&#39;s happening in your school or classroom! </p><p><br></p>