Winter Book Study

January 22, 2026 - April 14, 2026

Just Tell Them, Zach Groshell, PhD

The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching

Zach Groshell explains the importance of effective explanations.  Based on the Science of Learning, he explores techniques for showing, telling, demonstrating, modeling and presenting even the most complex concepts to all learners.  


Join me for a winter book study where we will dive into this short, yet powerful book that shows how being explicit can be a game-changer for all students.  

4 - 1 hour zoom sessions from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

January 22nd Zoom Link

February 18th Zoom Link

March 17th Zoom Link

April 14th Zoom Link

 

Format: Zoom Meetings (A link for each date is listed above)
Audience: Any regular or special education teacher interested in a flexible way to earn Act 48 hours.
How it works: 
● Check out the book from the library or purchase it. Amazon

● The discussion outline will be emailed to you on January 12th.  There will be 4 live Zoom meetings that are required in order to receive your credit hours for this offering. 
● Be prepared to participate in Zoom discussions on the dates/time listed above.  
● You will receive 4 participation hours for each session that you attend, totaling 16 hours upon completion of the course. You will not receive hours for any dates that you do not join the live Zoom session. A certificate with your credit hours will be issued upon completion of the book study.

Register

Available Credit or Activity Hours

Act 48 Activity Hours
16.0 Hours
Academic Content Studies Special Education
Free

Sessions

Thursday, January 22
3 - 4pm
Session 1
Wednesday, February 18
3 - 4pm
Session 2
Tuesday, March 17
3 - 4pm
Session 3
Tuesday, April 14
3 - 4pm
Session 4