What if professional learning was the best part of your month?
Not another sit-and-get.
Not another tool you know about but don’t quite use.
Not another lonely attempt at innovation after hours.
That’s the idea behind CALIE Live Labs, a new professional learning series built around collaboration, creation, and community.
Live Labs is designed for educators who want to learn with others, not in isolation. Each session brings together educators to explore practical challenges, experiment with solutions, and create meaningful resources they can use in their classrooms and schools.
What Makes Live Labs Different?
Live Labs are about solving instructional and leadership challenges alongside peers who get it. Every month focuses on one classroom-based problem and follows a simple, supportive rhythm: learn together, create something real, and share what you’ve built with a trusted community.
This is professional learning that values your time, your expertise, and your creativity.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by:
- Professional development that doesn’t translate into practice
- Knowing tools exist but lacking confidence to use them
- Innovating alone without feedback or support
- Learning experiences disconnected from your classroom or campus
Live Labs was built with you in mind.
The Live Labs Learning Loop
Live Labs follow a simple two-week learning loop where educators learn a practical skill, create and test an artifact in their own context, then return to share work, exchange feedback, and learn from one another.
2026 Live Labs Schedule
March–October 2026 1st and 4th Tuesdays | 4:00–4:45 PM PST
- March: Creating Interactive Learning Experiences
- April: Designing Visual Learning Experiences That Engage
- May: Mastering Multiple Means of Representation
- June: Creating AI Virtual Assistants for Teachers
- July: Designing for Student Creation with 3D Printing
- August: Embedding Accessibility into Everyday Instruction
- September: Building Digital and AI Literacy for Students
- October: Creating Authentic Assessment in the AI Era
Each month includes two sessions, allowing time to try, reflect, and refine.
Try Live Labs on Us! The first Live Labs session is free for all educators.
Pricing and Participation
- All sessions are FREE for CALIE members
- $35 per session for non-members
You won’t just attend—you’ll contribute, collaborate, and be recognized for your work.
Why Live Labs Matter
Live Labs represents a shift in how professional learning can feel: energizing instead of draining, collaborative instead of isolating, practical instead of theoretical.
If you’re ready to learn, create, and collaborate with educators who believe professional growth should be community-driven, CALIE Live Labs is for you.
We can’t wait to build alongside you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Live Labs learning loop work?
Each Live Lab follows a two-week learning loop: a short, focused live session to learn a practical strategy, time to apply and adapt it in your own context, and a follow-up session to share work, exchange feedback, and learn from peers.
Why do Live Labs utilize the Learning Loop format?
New learning has a higher likelihood of becoming a permanent part of an educator’s practice when they can practice and iterate. Live Labs moves away from the one-and-done format to truly incorporate collective efficacy with colleagues and just-in-time reflection on the implementation process.
What will I leave with after a Live Lab?
You’ll leave with a usable artifact you created yourself—something ready to use or adapt in your classroom, school, or role, along with ideas and examples from other educators.
Do I need prior experience with specific tools or technologies?
No. Live Labs are designed to be accessible for all educators, regardless of prior experience. Support, examples, and multiple entry points are built in so you can engage at a level that makes sense for you.
Will participants receive recognition for their work after the Live Labs series?
Yes. Participants may choose to have their work included in a curated post–Live Labs guidebook that features educator-created artifacts and ideas developed across the eight-month series. This optional recognition highlights professional learning in action and elevates educator practice and voice.
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