rigorous schools & classrooms:
leading the way

 a keynote, seminar or workshop

  with dr barbara blackburn

rigorous schools & classrooms:
leading the way

Across Dr Blackburn’s over 35+ years in working with schools and leaders we are constantly asked: “How do we move beyond the individual classroom to increase rigor in our classroom or district?

This is informative and results-driven sessions is a direct response to that common question.

With a straightforward and easy to implement focus Dr Blackburn presents a practical guide for leaders to improve the rigor across their school or district, while supporting you in navigating the journey you may face as a leader committed to increasing rigor across your school including:

  • Creating a Culture for Improvement
  • Raising the Level of Content
  • Increasing Complexity
  • Support and Scaffolding
  • Opening Your Focus
  • Raising Expectations


No matter the issue you are addressing in your school or district, there can be obstacles and challenges. 

This session provides a set of practical tools customized to the specific needs of your school or district.

  • Explore the importance of setting a vision for rigor for your school.


  • Leadership for Rigor: More than a Mandate.


  • Recognizing Rigor


  • The BASE Planning Model


  • Challenges & Opportunities


  • Structures to Support Rigor


  • Structures for Success



 For School-Based Leaders, District Leaders, All Grade Levels