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We Help Build Engagement, Curiosity, and connection
Teaching is More Than Content
Next Level Classroom gives practical tools that inspire confidence in every teacher – new or experienced - to bring learning to life through engagement strategies that are proven to work.
How We Support Teachers
We use targeted workshops that build practical strategies to engage students and strengthen everyday instruction.
For Individual Teachers
Educational workshops for teachers who want practical strategies to engage students more fully. Sessions are interactive, relevant across grade levels, and focused on instructional moves that translate directly into classroom practice.
For Schools and Districts
Professional development for schools and districts seeking focused, classroom-relevant learning experiences. Workshops can be delivered schoolwide or district-wide, with attention to existing goals and teaching realities.
Why Teachers Choose Our Workshops
You know your content. You know your curriculum. But you are looking for ways to promote more student engagement in the lessons you teach.
You’re not looking for another program or theory. You’re looking for daily approaches that help students participate more fully, think more deeply, and stay connected to the learning — without adding more to your plate.
The goal isn’t to work harder.
It’s to teach in ways that spark curiosity, engagement, and high-level thinking from every student — while strengthening understanding, retention, and confidence.
Workshops That Elevate Teaching
Each workshop stands on its own, while together they form a connected set of practical tools for improving classroom practice. Choose individual sessions or combine workshops based on your needs.
Upcoming Workshops
What Educators Are Saying About Our Workshops
This morning, I carefully worded my question along your guidelines, and then again before they wrote, I had them turn to their partner and share. You would have loved the buzz in that classroom. Thank you so much for this practice changing PD session
~ S.O ~
Just a quick note to thank you for an outstanding session. By far, the best I have experienced in my time at the college. Great modeling of the technique that I can use in my conversations and workshops with students.
~ K.T ~
Hey Glenn. I implemented a couple of the actions today with some reworked discussion questions for a gr 9 novel study and it was AWESOME. One of the best PDs in a long while - see you next time!
~ M.H ~
I found this session incredibly helpful—it really brought UDL to life in a way that made sense for my classroom. The examples were practical and easy to adapt, and I appreciated the focus on flexibility and student choice.
~ A.Z ~
Thanks for organizing 'Make Learning, Sticky' workshop today. I learned a lot about remembering & lecturing via memory dumps, peer discussions, and Time-for-Two. It was good listening to other faculty's shared story in Breakout Rooms too.
~ K.K ~
I came away with a better understanding of how thoughtful questioning can completely change the energy in a classroom. The facilitator [Glenn] shared practical tips for making questions more meaningful and interactive, and I loved the focus on encouraging student voice.
~ A.S ~
Teaching That Works in Real Classrooms
The Next Level Classroom Workshop Series equips educators with practical, research-informed strategies they can use the very next day.
We focus on:
Developing high-level thinking for ALL students
Improving student voice and collaboration in daily lessons
Teaching that aims for knowledge and skill retention
Designing lessons that maintain engagement
Building strong, inclusive learning communities
About Next Level Classroom
Next Level Classroom offers educational workshops that focus on the art and science of teaching. Led by educator and consultant Glenn Wagner, Ph.D., the work supports teachers across K–12 and post-secondary education with practical, classroom-ready strategies.
Professional development is grounded in real teaching practice and designed to fit naturally within existing curriculum and instructional goals.
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What research says about engagement, learning, and the small instructional shifts that make a real difference.
Teaching Insights
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