PBL & STEAM 4 All

Vision
Inspire optimism, ignite collaboration, and instill a passion for global competence. 
 
Mission
Raise the bar for teaching and
learning with rigor, engagement, 21st Century Skills, PBL/STEAM, a Cognitive Upgrade, professional development, and technology.

About Acacia
I am enthusiastic about sharing
my repertoire of strategies and techniques with fellow educators. I believe in cultivating theory with practice to better serve the needs of teachers and students... Read More

What's your +1?
Bridge to Achievement 
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FREE RESOURCES
Presentations in 2019
California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) Conference
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
March 20-23, 2019

National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC) ​
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
June 30 - July 3, 2019
+1 Pedagogy - Acacia's First Book

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Only 10% of schools implement PBL, and those that do mainly focus on math and science. EVERY subject can engage in PBL through the +1 Pedagogy framework! Read More

Build your own unit as you read! The book follows the "I Do, You Do" approach. As I unpack my unit, you create yours. A PBL and STEAM curriculum just for you! Over 30 templates and 9 sample units. The +1 Pedagogy framework is technology-based, inquiry-based, research-based, and interest-based.  MAKE STUDENTS SMARTER! 

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"+1 Pedagogy is the art of capturing student interest and motivation through
technology, research, rigor, and real-world application.​" - Dr. Acacia Warren

Cognitive Upgrade - Acacia's Second Book
A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FRAMEWORK FOR MAXIMIZING POTENTIAL AND PERFORMANCE!
We upgrade nearly everything in life - cell phones, cars, houses, shoes, clothes, jobs, jewelry, furniture, and etc. So why not a Cognitive Upgrade? This book draws from the author's professional experience as a K-12 teacher and administrator in urban schools, and most recent experience in teacher education at the university level. Cognitive theory is highlighted from a practitioner's standpoint. The Cognitive Upgrade (C-Up) framework is an innovative approach to transforming practice, mindsets, and pedagogical spaces in 21st century classrooms. The academic language and content is applicable to pre-service candidates, in-service teachers, researchers, and parents. The uniqueness of the book is highlighted through Tech Connects, Cognitive Tasks, and Q&As with eleven practitioners whose work directly impacts youth. Within these pages, you will also find:
 
•          Creative and inspiring approaches to learning
•          Research and empirical studies
•          Turnkey techniques for accelerating achievement
•          Self-help strategies
•          College, career, and real-world application
•          Celebrity voices in support of education
•          Information about trauma and social emotional learning
•          Personal anecdotes from the author
 
Essential components of a Cognitive Upgrade include Beliefs and Expectations, Motivation and Action, Competence and Problem-Solving, Competition and Innovation, and Persistence and Resilience. This book will immediately enhance potential and performance in students as they strive towards greater academic and personal success.
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"A Cognitive Upgrade is the art of transforming practices, mindsets, and pedagogical spaces in schools to ensure students' personal and academic success. ​" - Dr. Acacia Warren