Trevor MacKenzie
Teacher, Author, Keynote Speaker, & Inquiry Authority
Exploring the Inquiry Mindset: Cultivating Cultures of Curiosity
September 24 & 25, 2026
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Atlanta, GA
$695
Trevor McKenzie, back for his third CASIE event, will deliver more new material than ever before, including a brand-new lesson planning template. Over the course of two days, participants will explore lessons across multiple grade levels, subject areas, and contexts, and leave with a ready-to-implement bundle aligned to their curricular standards and assessment plans. The event covers the theory of inquiry, the importance of curiosity, and techniques for planning for progressive student agency. New resources like infographics and videos will also be provided to share with colleagues. This collaborative, interactive, and inspirational event welcomes both returning and new participants to join in September 2026.
This event will be held at CASIE’s office in Atlanta, GA.
Daily Schedule
8:00 AM: Check-In & light breakfast
8:30 AM -12:00 PM: Session 1
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Session 2
3:30 PM: Close of Day
Daily Schedule
8:00 AM: Check-In & light breakfast
8:30 AM -12:00 PM: Session 1
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Session 2
3:30 PM: Close of Day
During the workshop, Trevor will introduce concepts from his latest publication, Inquiry Mindset Questions Edition, focusing on creating curiosity-driven classrooms. He will showcase ten high-impact Question Routines designed to enhance students’ ability to ask meaningful questions. Teachers will learn how to co-design lessons with student-generated questions, fostering a deeper connection to the curriculum.
Trevor will also explore assessment strategies, emphasizing student understanding of their learning progress. He will provide powerful feedback structures, formative assessment routines, and self- and peer-assessment techniques to support purposeful and student-centered learning.
You will learn to answer questions like these:
What are the various types of inquiry and how can these lead to a gradual shift of control over learning from the teacher to the learner?
How can we be more intentional in planning for student agency?
How can we cultivate classrooms of curiosity?
How can we mindfully support learners in inquiry by honing the skills, understandings and structures necessary to be successful in this new learning ecosystem?
What are the characteristics and understandings of the Inquiry Classroom and how can we develop these to better meet the needs of our students?
How can we embed Question Routines to help student generated questions shape the learning experience and teacher planning?
How can we facilitate assessment exercises and conversations more consistently in our classrooms and in our teaching time so students take on a more authentic role in the assessment process?
How can we encourage our learners to take on this new role in the classroom? And how can we inform parents to create capacity and support in this assessment transformation?
How can we facilitate meaningful conversations in student/teacher assessment conferences?
How can we strike a balance in our formative and summative assessment practice?
Help with Funding
Have you thought about applying for Title II federal funding from the US Department of Education to support sending educators to Exploring the Inquiry Mindset: Cultivating Cultures of Curiosity?
Traditional public, public charter and private schools are eligible for Title II funding from the federal government for professional learning. Local Education Agencies (LEA’s) handle applications, approval, and disbursement of funds. If you need guidance, please contact our Director of Education, Jill Sims.
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OUR ADDRESS
2635 Century Parkway NE
Suite 125
Atlanta, GA
30345
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Other amenities include:
- Complimentary shuttle service within 3 miles of the hotel.
- The shuttle will also pick up and drop off at the Brookhaven MARTA station (public transportation) which connects directly with the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport on the “Gold Line” as well as many local restaurants.
- Complimentary WiFi in guestrooms.
- 24/7 access to fitness center with upgrade Peloton Bikes + Fitness on Demand
- Access to outdoor pool, cabana, & firepit
Click here for the courtesy room rate link.
AIR TRAVEL
If you have not visited Atlanta before, our airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International, is the world’s busiest! There are multiple terminals connected by a very efficient train. The airport is very large and spread out so you must allow enough time, once you get there, to deal with your luggage, make your way through security screening, get to your terminal on the passenger train, and then still reach your gate at the terminal.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Please be aware that Atlanta is largely not a pedestrian-friendly city. Most areas of town are not easily accessible by public transportation or on foot. We strongly recommend renting a car while visiting us.
If you have a car and plan to drive to our office, there is an open parking lot with 100+ free spaces at your disposal. This lot is regularly patrolled by security.
CASIE has negotiated a discounted car rental rate with Enterprise Rent-A-Car/National Car Rental. To obtain this discount, click HERE and use group code XZ03314 when making your reservation.
Our public transportation system, MARTA, does run buses by our office campus but does not have in-town metro stops nearby.
Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are plentiful and well-priced for travel all over Metro Atlanta.
Trevor MacKenzie is an experienced teacher, author, keynote speaker, and inquiry consultant who has worked in schools throughout Australia, Asia, North America, South Africa and Europe. Trevor’s passion is in supporting schools in implementing inquiry-based learning practices. He is a highly regarded speaker known for his heartfelt storytelling, kind demeanour, and student-first philosophy.
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Trevor’s graduate research focused on identifying and removing the barriers to implementing inquiry-based learning in the K-12 setting. He is an inquiry practitioner currently as a teacher with the Greater Victoria School District in Victoria, Canada. He has three publications: Dive into Inquiry; Inquiry Mindset Elementary Edition; Inquiry Mindset Assessment Edition; all published by Elevate Books Edu. He has vast experience supporting schools across several years in implementation strategies in public schools, international schools, and International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP/MYP/DP).
Trevor is an award winning English teacher who believes that it is a magical time to be an educator. By increasing student agency over learning, weaving in strong pedagogy, transformative tech use, and sharing learning to a public audience, Trevor’s learners are ready to take on important roles in the 21st century.
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