The 21st Century Teaching & Learning Series is designed to be meaningful to both novice and experienced teachers and is comprised of five courses. The courses will be available in a variety of versions including self-study and facilitated study groups; however, only the facilitated study group versions of the courses will be acceptable in order to fulfill the Classrooms of the Future requirement. Graduate versions of the courses also fulfill the requirement and count toward a Master of Science in Ed.

The series begins with the first course that builds a compelling case for change with the learners completing a thorough needs analysis and action plan for accomplishing the change in conjunction with their principal, department, and study group colleagues. The second through fifth courses are subject specific (i.e. there are versions for mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts) and purposefully build the pedagogical skills necessary for accomplishing lasting instructional change. They will lead to the creation of dynamic, authentic classroom environments where students take on the roles of scientists, historians, mathematicians, and writers. Teachers seamlessly incorporate inquiry, projects, technology, and dynamic and flexible groupings into authentic teaching and learning.