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Closing the Learning Gaps Institute: Acceleration for All

Pasadena, California | July 28–30, 2025
$799.00
  • $769.00 per person for teams of 5 or more
 

Closing the Learning Gaps: Acceleration for ALL

In every school, some students struggle to keep pace with grade-level expectations. Remediation often falls short, leaving these students further behind. This institute shifts the focus from "catching up" to accelerated learning for all students, ensuring they reach and exceed grade-level proficiency. Join our expert thought leaders and practitioners to collaboratively discover how to unlock the potential of every learner. Leave with hope and a sense of collective efficacy that shouts, “We got this!”

This Institute is for you if:

  • You are an educator, administrator, or school leader committed to improving student achievement
  • You are seeking innovative and effective strategies to address learning gaps
  • You believe in the power of collaboration and a data-driven approach to instruction
  • You are ready to transform your school and create a brighter future for all students

What you’ll get:

  • Proven strategies: Participants will learn how to implement evidence-based acceleration techniques in the classroom, foster a collaborative learning culture, and leverage effective leadership practices.
  • Expert guidance: Renowned authors, thought leaders, and experienced practitioners will share their expertise and proven track records in closing learning gaps.
  • Practical solutions: Participants will gain access to ready-to-implement tools, protocols, and structures to accelerate student learning across all subjects.

This event will strengthen your skills and knowledge to:

  • Shift from remediation to an acceleration model for ALL students
  • Build a learning-centered culture of collaboration
  • Use strategies to close learning gaps specific to mathematics and literacy
  • Understand and address student behaviors
  • Design a strengths-based response to teaching and learning
  • Identify teacher teams’ actions that lead to significant increases in achievement

Learn from leading experts

Keynote speakers

On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-Op Open Throughout Event

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Monday, July 28th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–9:45 a.m. Keynote
9:45–10:00 a.m.

Break

10:00–11:30 a.m. Breakouts
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Breakouts

2:30–2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45–3:45 p.m. High Impact Strategies that Level Up Learning

Tuesday, July 29th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–9:45 a.m. Keynote
9:45–10:00 a.m.

Break

10:00–11:30 a.m. Breakouts
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Breakouts

2:30–2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45–3:45 p.m. Team Time

Wednesday, July 30th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Seminars

9:30–9:45 a.m. Break
9:45–11:45 a.m.

Keynote

Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.

Parking information: Hilton – discounted $25 valet overnight

All rates are per day and subject to change.

In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Solution Tree. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel.


Primary Hotel

Hilton Pasadena

168 South Los Robles Ave
Pasadena, California 91101
626.577.1000

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $199 per night
Deadline: July 7, 2025, or until group rate is sold out

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Venue

Hilton Pasadena

168 South Los Robles Ave

Pasadena, California


Participation Information

You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your department of education for CEU availability.


On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-Op Discounts

  • Buy 5 or more Solution Tree titles or resources and receive 30% off and free shipping
  • On-site book co-op open daily throughout the event

Discounts above are for on-site purchases only. Does not include any non-Solution Tree product, toolkit, or sale table items. Purchase orders and credit cards accepted. We now accept Apple, Google and Samsung Pay onsite. Continental US only.


Additional Information


Included with your registration

Acceleration for All

Acceleration for All

Closing achievement gaps is an urgent goal for all schools, not just priority schools. The authors show that remediation is not the answer. Instead, they offer educational strategies for acceleration that will level up learning for all students, as well as a framework for implementing accelerated learning schoolwide.

Event Journal

Event Journal

We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Solution Tree is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.