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Thursday, June 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Presented by Doug Lemov, Founder and Chief Knowledge Officer, Teach Like a Champion; Dr. Wendy Amato, Former Educator, Current Chief Academic Officer, K12 Coalition; and Nathan Estel, Former Educator, Current Managing Director, Passage Preparation
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Join educators Dr. Wendy Amato and Doug Lemov for a research-backed edWebinar on retrieval practice, one of the most effective strategies for boosting student learning. Grounded in cognitive science, retrieval practice strengthens memory through active recall and low-stakes assessment, leading to greater retention, understanding, confidence, and self-awareness.
As educators, we all strive to help students succeed, not just today, but for the long term. This session explores how consistent use of retrieval practice can transform your classroom and support long-term learning across grade levels and content areas.
You’ll see real classroom video examples, explore practical techniques, and walk away with actionable strategies you can use immediately. Whether you’re new to retrieval practice or looking to refine your approach, this session offers tools, reflection, and shared expertise.
Moderated by Nathan Estel of Passage Preparation, the edWebinar invites discussion around evidence-based teaching, student-centered instruction, and building collective efficacy among educators, and will be of interest to teachers, school leaders, and district leaders of all grade levels.
About the Presenters
Doug Lemov is the author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion—now in its 3.0 version—and The Coach’s Guide to Teaching. He is the co-author, with TLAC colleagues, of Practice Perfect, Reading Reconsidered, Teaching in the Online Classroom, the Teach Like a Champion Field Guide, and Reconnect.
Dr. Wendy Amato is the Chief Academic Officer at K12 Coalition. Dr. Amato earned her master’s in education and Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Virginia. She holds an MBA from James Madison University. Dr. Amato began teaching in 1991, has served as a middle school administrator, and still teaches at UVA’s School of Education. She has delivered teacher professional development workshops and student leadership workshops in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Amato and her family live near Charlottesville, Virginia.
Nathan Estel is the Founder of Passage Preparation, a provider of high-quality, approachable courses for aspiring educators. Nathan began his career as a middle school science teacher before joining the West Virginia Department of Education, where he focused on certification standards and licensure policy. He later served as Vice President at Pearson and Director of Client Relations at ETS, collaborating with state education agencies and educator preparation programs. In these roles, he helped shape licensure assessment policy and fostered stakeholder dialogue to elevate educator voices. Nathan’s work is grounded in a firm belief that states must uphold rigorous standards for teacher preparation while ensuring accessible, effective support for candidates. Passage Preparation reflects that commitment, offering resources to empower future educators.
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