Inquiry-Based Learning for Every Classroom
From signature workshops to multi-day institutes and micro-certifications, Inquiry Forward offers flexible, research-backed professional development designed to transform how teachers teach.
Workshops Built for Real Classrooms
Each workshop is grounded in disciplinary literacy, C3 standards, and inquiry-based pedagogy — and designed for immediate classroom application.
From Question to Claim
Teachers learn to design inquiry sequences that move students from compelling questions to evidence-based claims. Participants leave with a ready-to-use inquiry arc and student-facing materials.
What teachers will build
- Compelling question design aligned to C3 Framework
- Scaffolded argument writing structures for diverse learners
- Primary and secondary source analysis protocols
- Classroom-ready materials — implement the next day
Reading, Reasoning, and Evidence
A cross-curricular workshop helping teachers in all content areas build students' capacity to read like historians, scientists, and mathematicians. Participants explore discipline-specific reading strategies and leave with tools they can use immediately.
What teachers will learn
- Discipline-specific reading strategies for every content area
- Close reading and annotation protocols
- Text complexity and text selection guidance
- Classroom-ready examples from multiple disciplines — implement immediately
Moving Beyond 'Push Play'
Students are surrounded by media — but are they reading it critically? This workshop equips teachers with strategies to help students analyze, evaluate, and create media with purpose and rigor.
What teachers will do
- Framework for evaluating digital and visual sources
- Strategies for teaching media bias and perspective
- Student-centered media creation projects
- Connections to disciplinary literacy and inquiry
Reading to Learn
A practical, hands-on workshop focused on giving content area teachers a toolkit of reading strategies that build comprehension, vocabulary, and disciplinary thinking — without sacrificing content.
What teachers will practice
- Before, during, and after reading strategy toolkit
- Vocabulary instruction in context
- Text structure and text feature analysis
- Strategies adaptable for all content areas and grade levels
PD That Fits Your Schedule
Onsite Full Day or Multi-Day Institute
Flexible onsite professional development designed to meet your district where it is. Choose a focused full-day session to introduce inquiry-based practices, or extend to a two- or three-day institute for deeper curriculum integration, unit design, and coaching feedback.
- Full-day option for focused, high-impact PD
- Multi-day format for deep curriculum integration across content areas
- Team-based unit design sessions
- Coaching feedback and classroom application planning
- Customized to your school's goals and grade levels
Virtual Live Workshop
All the engagement and rigor of an onsite workshop, delivered virtually. Interactive, facilitated sessions with breakout discussions, collaborative activities, and real-time coaching.
- Live facilitation with interactive breakout sessions
- Collaborative digital tools and shared workspaces
- Recorded for asynchronous follow-up
- No travel required — reach any district, anywhere
Virtual Workshop Series
A sustained professional learning experience delivered over multiple virtual sessions. Ideal for PLCs and grade-level teams who want to build inquiry practices incrementally with time to apply and reflect between sessions.
- Spaced learning for deeper retention and transfer
- Between-session application tasks and reflection
- Cohort-based community of practice
- Flexible scheduling across weeks or months
Strategic Support for District Leaders
Beyond workshops, Inquiry Forward offers hands-on consulting to help districts build inquiry into the fabric of their curriculum and instructional culture.
Curriculum Audit
A comprehensive review of your current curriculum for alignment to inquiry-based learning principles, disciplinary literacy standards, and C3/NCSS frameworks. Includes a written report with prioritized recommendations.
- Alignment analysis to C3, NCSS, and disciplinary literacy standards
- Identification of gaps and high-leverage revision opportunities
- Written report with actionable, prioritized recommendations
Inquiry Unit Design Support
Collaborative unit design sessions where Joseph works alongside your teachers and curriculum coordinators to build inquiry-based units from the ground up — or revise existing units for greater rigor and engagement.
- Collaborative design sessions with your team
- Compelling question and inquiry arc development
- Source curation and student-facing material creation
- Aligned to your existing scope and sequence
District Strategic Consulting
Long-term partnership for districts committed to systemic change. Joseph works with instructional leadership to develop a multi-year PD roadmap, build internal capacity, and sustain inquiry-based practices across schools.
- Multi-year professional development roadmap
- Capacity-building for instructional coaches and teacher leaders
- Progress monitoring and program evaluation support
- Ongoing advisory relationship with district leadership
Recognize and Credential Teacher Growth
Inquiry Forward's micro-certification program gives teachers a structured pathway to deepen their practice and earn recognized credentials in inquiry-based learning.
Foundations of Inquiry
An introduction to inquiry-based learning principles, the C3 Framework, and disciplinary literacy. Teachers complete a workshop and submit a brief portfolio artifact demonstrating application in their classroom.
What you'll earn
- Understand the inquiry arc and C3 Framework
- Design a compelling question for a unit
- Apply one disciplinary literacy strategy
- Earn a Level 1 digital badge
Inquiry Practitioner
A deeper engagement with inquiry design, source analysis, and argument writing. Teachers complete a workshop series and submit classroom evidence demonstrating sustained inquiry practice.
What you'll earn
- Design and implement a full inquiry unit
- Facilitate student-led source analysis
- Scaffold evidence-based argument writing
- Earn a Level 2 digital badge
Instructional Coach
Designed for teacher leaders and instructional coaches, this certification develops the skills to facilitate inquiry-based PD, coach colleagues, and lead curriculum design. Includes a coaching practicum and capstone project.
What you'll earn
- Facilitate inquiry-based professional development
- Coach colleagues in inquiry unit design
- Lead a curriculum audit or unit revision
- Earn a Level 3 digital badge
Ready to Bring Inquiry to Your District?
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