What is an Interactive Community Session?
Interactive Community Sessions are 45-minute, virtual professional learning experiences designed for active participation and collaboration with educators across the country. They’re practical, flexible, and focused on strategies you can apply right away in your classroom. Looking for more information? Visit our Scope and Sequence section.
A Closer Look at What Sets These Sessions Apart
Purposefully interactive
Use Zoom tools like whiteboards, chat, and breakout rooms to stay actively engaged throughout the session.
Built for real classrooms
Walk away with ideas and strategies you can implement right away.
Collaborative learning
Connect with fellow educators from across the country and hear diverse perspectives.
Quick and impactful
Each session is just
45 minutes, perfect for busy schedules.
What to expect in an Interactive Community Session?
- Active participation with engaging tools like Zoom whiteboard, polls, chat, and breakout discussions
- Opportunities to reflect, share, and learn from peers
- Facilitated sessions led by experienced Curriculum Associates professional learning specialists
Watch the video on what to expect during an Interactive Community Session.
Tips for the Best Experience
To help your session go as smoothly as possible, here’s a quick checklist you can run through ahead of time:
- Download or update Zoom to the latest version to unlock full functionality.
- Use one computer per person to access all interactive features.
- Find a quiet space where you can focus and participate. Headphones are recommended!
- Check your internet. Use a strong, stable connection—Wi-Fi works, but wired is best if you have it. Avoid streaming other content or downloading large files until after the meeting.
- Test your camera and mic. Open Zoom a few minutes early and check your video and audio settings. Make sure everything looks and sounds good!
- Come ready to click, chat, and collaborate—these sessions are hands on!