Wisconsin Charter School Summit 2026

Promising Practices in Project-Based Learning
Innovation and student-centered approaches are at the heart of the missions of charter schools across the state, and project-based learning is a commonly used instructional model. This session is designed specifically for teachers in project-based classrooms and will focus on promising strategies and classroom practices to maximize student outcomes. Key topics will include:

• Designing authentic projects that align with standards that are relevant to students’ lives and make a difference in their communities beyond the school walls
• Structuring PBL units with clear guiding questions, learning targets, and culminating products
• Integrating formative assessment and student voice and choice into projects
• Managing the logistics of a project-based classroom, including student grouping, pacing, and balancing project work with other instructional priorities