Leader-to-Leader Conversations at AASA | PBLWorks

In a focused 30-minute, one-on-one conversation with Dr. Evonne Alvarez (Dr. EA)—former superintendent and PBLWorks Superintendent-in-Residence—you’ll walk away with clear next steps, practical options, and a thought partner’s perspective grounded in district realities.

What These Conversations Are For

Common topics leaders bring:

• Launching PBL with clarity (where to start, what to prioritize)
• Building principal and teacher readiness and shared purpose
• Aligning PBL to district strategy, accountability, and improvement plans
• Scaling across grades/content areas without overload
• Using deeper learning to impact engagement, retention, and chronic absenteeism
• Creating the conditions for consistent, high-quality instructional practice

Thursday, February 12

• 8:00–8:30
• 8:30–9:00
• 15-minute break
• 9:15–9:45
• 9:45–10:15
• 15-minute break
• 10:30–11:00
• 11:00–11:30
• Lunch
• 12:45–1:15
• 1:15–1:45

Note: A book signing with PBLWorks CEO Bob Lenz will take place following the final Thursday session.

Friday, February 13

• 11:00–11:30
• 11:30–12:00

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher PBLWorks - The Buck Institute for Education