Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social
Creator of Instructional Innovation+, PBL+, & The Blueprint for Emotionally Intelligent Leadership—helping educators and leaders integrate AI, innovation, and heart-centered leadership 🇺🇸.
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
“The power of their own positive words returning to them made a difference.” 📝 🧡
#WhatWorksForMe #EduSky
#WhatWorksForMe #EduSky
December 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
“The power of their own positive words returning to them made a difference.” 📝 🧡
#WhatWorksForMe #EduSky
#WhatWorksForMe #EduSky
Effective core instruction isn’t optional — it’s foundational.
Schools must align around clear learning goals, strong curriculum, and consistent teaching strategies
Full framework 👉 check the Edutopia link in the comments. 👇
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #InstructionalInnovationPlus
Schools must align around clear learning goals, strong curriculum, and consistent teaching strategies
Full framework 👉 check the Edutopia link in the comments. 👇
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #InstructionalInnovationPlus
December 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Effective core instruction isn’t optional — it’s foundational.
Schools must align around clear learning goals, strong curriculum, and consistent teaching strategies
Full framework 👉 check the Edutopia link in the comments. 👇
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #InstructionalInnovationPlus
Schools must align around clear learning goals, strong curriculum, and consistent teaching strategies
Full framework 👉 check the Edutopia link in the comments. 👇
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #InstructionalInnovationPlus
1 of 2: Student engagement is the engine of strong PBL. It doesn’t happen on its own — it’s designed with purpose.
I use a 5-step structure to help teams start strong: compelling hooks, concept exploration, expert voices, meaningful solutions, and public sharing.
youtube.com/shorts/9yvLb...
I use a 5-step structure to help teams start strong: compelling hooks, concept exploration, expert voices, meaningful solutions, and public sharing.
youtube.com/shorts/9yvLb...
Engagement is the foundation of effective Project-Based Learning. #keynotespeaker #jorgedoespbl
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December 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
1 of 2: Student engagement is the engine of strong PBL. It doesn’t happen on its own — it’s designed with purpose.
I use a 5-step structure to help teams start strong: compelling hooks, concept exploration, expert voices, meaningful solutions, and public sharing.
youtube.com/shorts/9yvLb...
I use a 5-step structure to help teams start strong: compelling hooks, concept exploration, expert voices, meaningful solutions, and public sharing.
youtube.com/shorts/9yvLb...
1 of 2: Strong Tier 1 instruction starts with a launch that sets purpose & prepares students for meaningful work.
A clear first few minutes—unpacking the goal, addressing misconceptions, modeling the thinking & defining expectations.
This is the heart of Instructional Innovation+.
A clear first few minutes—unpacking the goal, addressing misconceptions, modeling the thinking & defining expectations.
This is the heart of Instructional Innovation+.
November 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
1 of 2: Strong Tier 1 instruction starts with a launch that sets purpose & prepares students for meaningful work.
A clear first few minutes—unpacking the goal, addressing misconceptions, modeling the thinking & defining expectations.
This is the heart of Instructional Innovation+.
A clear first few minutes—unpacking the goal, addressing misconceptions, modeling the thinking & defining expectations.
This is the heart of Instructional Innovation+.
1 of 2: Problem-solving takes intention. Teaching teams deal with complex challenges daily, but the process doesn’t have to feel heavy. The PDS protocol from Instructional Innovation+ helps teams communicate clearly and move toward solutions with purpose.
#InstructionalInnovationPlus #Leadership
#InstructionalInnovationPlus #Leadership
November 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
1 of 2: Problem-solving takes intention. Teaching teams deal with complex challenges daily, but the process doesn’t have to feel heavy. The PDS protocol from Instructional Innovation+ helps teams communicate clearly and move toward solutions with purpose.
#InstructionalInnovationPlus #Leadership
#InstructionalInnovationPlus #Leadership
Most people think AI is free. It’s not—& the environmental impact is bigger than we realize.
AI use carries real costs in energy, water, and carbon emissions.
Project-Based Learning gives students a meaningful way to understand the science and design greener solutions.
youtube.com/shorts/mviMx...
AI use carries real costs in energy, water, and carbon emissions.
Project-Based Learning gives students a meaningful way to understand the science and design greener solutions.
youtube.com/shorts/mviMx...
Most people think AI is free — but the environmental cost is much larger than we realize. #keynote
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November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Most people think AI is free. It’s not—& the environmental impact is bigger than we realize.
AI use carries real costs in energy, water, and carbon emissions.
Project-Based Learning gives students a meaningful way to understand the science and design greener solutions.
youtube.com/shorts/mviMx...
AI use carries real costs in energy, water, and carbon emissions.
Project-Based Learning gives students a meaningful way to understand the science and design greener solutions.
youtube.com/shorts/mviMx...
It’s never been about what’s on the table. It’s about the people God places around it. Grateful for the relationships, the lessons, and the work we get to do together. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It’s never been about what’s on the table. It’s about the people God places around it. Grateful for the relationships, the lessons, and the work we get to do together. Happy Thanksgiving.
Teams won’t always agree—and that’s normal.
The real test of leadership is moving forward together.
Collective teacher efficacy, perceptions, and informal culture all shape how teams respond to change.
youtube.com/shorts/RYVB_...
#InstructionalLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL
The real test of leadership is moving forward together.
Collective teacher efficacy, perceptions, and informal culture all shape how teams respond to change.
youtube.com/shorts/RYVB_...
#InstructionalLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL
Teams won’t always agree on everything—and they’re not supposed to. | Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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November 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Teams won’t always agree—and that’s normal.
The real test of leadership is moving forward together.
Collective teacher efficacy, perceptions, and informal culture all shape how teams respond to change.
youtube.com/shorts/RYVB_...
#InstructionalLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL
The real test of leadership is moving forward together.
Collective teacher efficacy, perceptions, and informal culture all shape how teams respond to change.
youtube.com/shorts/RYVB_...
#InstructionalLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
What do you do when a handful of students finish their work at warp speed?
In our new podcast episode, educator @toddfinley.bsky.social shares 6 strategies to keep your speed racers engaged in meaningful work that’s immersive and challenging. 🏎️ 🎧
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4ofzJfa
In our new podcast episode, educator @toddfinley.bsky.social shares 6 strategies to keep your speed racers engaged in meaningful work that’s immersive and challenging. 🏎️ 🎧
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4ofzJfa
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
What do you do when a handful of students finish their work at warp speed?
In our new podcast episode, educator @toddfinley.bsky.social shares 6 strategies to keep your speed racers engaged in meaningful work that’s immersive and challenging. 🏎️ 🎧
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4ofzJfa
In our new podcast episode, educator @toddfinley.bsky.social shares 6 strategies to keep your speed racers engaged in meaningful work that’s immersive and challenging. 🏎️ 🎧
Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4ofzJfa
Empathy isn’t softness — it’s clarity.
Sympathy acknowledges the situation. Empathy strengthens the relationship and helps you understand what someone is actually experiencing.
See resources in the comments below.
#HealBeforeYouReveal #EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership
Sympathy acknowledges the situation. Empathy strengthens the relationship and helps you understand what someone is actually experiencing.
See resources in the comments below.
#HealBeforeYouReveal #EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Empathy isn’t softness — it’s clarity.
Sympathy acknowledges the situation. Empathy strengthens the relationship and helps you understand what someone is actually experiencing.
See resources in the comments below.
#HealBeforeYouReveal #EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership
Sympathy acknowledges the situation. Empathy strengthens the relationship and helps you understand what someone is actually experiencing.
See resources in the comments below.
#HealBeforeYouReveal #EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
Instructional coaches, these three free tools can help you balance trust with accountability: edut.to/49Wq8Xa
#InstructionalCoach #EduSky
#InstructionalCoach #EduSky
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Instructional coaches, these three free tools can help you balance trust with accountability: edut.to/49Wq8Xa
#InstructionalCoach #EduSky
#InstructionalCoach #EduSky
Before any instructional decision, start with the question that matters most: What do the kids you teach actually need?
I partner with districts nationwide on instructional leadership, EI leadership, & PBL with AI.
To book a keynote or PD session, use the link in my profile and in the comments👇.
I partner with districts nationwide on instructional leadership, EI leadership, & PBL with AI.
To book a keynote or PD session, use the link in my profile and in the comments👇.
November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Before any instructional decision, start with the question that matters most: What do the kids you teach actually need?
I partner with districts nationwide on instructional leadership, EI leadership, & PBL with AI.
To book a keynote or PD session, use the link in my profile and in the comments👇.
I partner with districts nationwide on instructional leadership, EI leadership, & PBL with AI.
To book a keynote or PD session, use the link in my profile and in the comments👇.
🧠 Just dropped S4E7 of #LifelongLearningDefined: “Leading From the Middle: Building School Culture That Lasts.”
🎧 Listen on Spotify → open.spotify.com/episode/2d1H...
▶️ Watch on YouTube → youtu.be/-MnInVE4DGk
#InstructionalInnovationPlus #ImpactOverHype #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy
🎧 Listen on Spotify → open.spotify.com/episode/2d1H...
▶️ Watch on YouTube → youtu.be/-MnInVE4DGk
#InstructionalInnovationPlus #ImpactOverHype #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy
November 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
🧠 Just dropped S4E7 of #LifelongLearningDefined: “Leading From the Middle: Building School Culture That Lasts.”
🎧 Listen on Spotify → open.spotify.com/episode/2d1H...
▶️ Watch on YouTube → youtu.be/-MnInVE4DGk
#InstructionalInnovationPlus #ImpactOverHype #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy
🎧 Listen on Spotify → open.spotify.com/episode/2d1H...
▶️ Watch on YouTube → youtu.be/-MnInVE4DGk
#InstructionalInnovationPlus #ImpactOverHype #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy
Trust grows when teams create shared expectations for how they communicate & support one another. When people know what they can count on, alignment strengthens & the work moves forward with clarity
Article in comments👇
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovationplus
Article in comments👇
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovationplus
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Trust grows when teams create shared expectations for how they communicate & support one another. When people know what they can count on, alignment strengthens & the work moves forward with clarity
Article in comments👇
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovationplus
Article in comments👇
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovationplus
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
November 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Instructional improvement starts with alignment.
Teams that build shared agreements teach with more clarity, more consistency, and more confidence.
This is the foundation of Instructional Innovation+.
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovationPlus
Teams that build shared agreements teach with more clarity, more consistency, and more confidence.
This is the foundation of Instructional Innovation+.
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovationPlus
November 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Instructional improvement starts with alignment.
Teams that build shared agreements teach with more clarity, more consistency, and more confidence.
This is the foundation of Instructional Innovation+.
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovationPlus
Teams that build shared agreements teach with more clarity, more consistency, and more confidence.
This is the foundation of Instructional Innovation+.
#InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovationPlus
AI wasn’t just a timesaver. It helped me study patterns, strengthen my judgment & refine my systems.
That work shaped the AI for Learning framework—built to elevate thinking, creativity & human skills students need.
youtube.com/shorts/sVcVc...
#Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy #PBLplus
That work shaped the AI for Learning framework—built to elevate thinking, creativity & human skills students need.
youtube.com/shorts/sVcVc...
#Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy #PBLplus
AI Won’t Make Us Less Human—If We Use It Right | Dr. Jorge Valenzuela #keynotespeaker
YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
AI wasn’t just a timesaver. It helped me study patterns, strengthen my judgment & refine my systems.
That work shaped the AI for Learning framework—built to elevate thinking, creativity & human skills students need.
youtube.com/shorts/sVcVc...
#Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy #PBLplus
That work shaped the AI for Learning framework—built to elevate thinking, creativity & human skills students need.
youtube.com/shorts/sVcVc...
#Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy #PBLplus
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
“It's increasingly important to teach and model for our secondary students how to interact with the texts they meet in school … Skillful annotation is not a soft or basic skill; it is a crucial skill for reading and learning.” 📖✍️
#literacy #ELATeacher #EduSky
#literacy #ELATeacher #EduSky
A Simple and Effective Way to Teach Annotation
Try a straightforward three-step strategy to help students get comfortable with exploring challenging reading assignments.
edut.to
November 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
“It's increasingly important to teach and model for our secondary students how to interact with the texts they meet in school … Skillful annotation is not a soft or basic skill; it is a crucial skill for reading and learning.” 📖✍️
#literacy #ELATeacher #EduSky
#literacy #ELATeacher #EduSky
Students want learning that speaks to their lives.
When we create student-centered schools built on compassion, relevance, & agency, youth see themselves.
youtube.com/shorts/jGipw...
#KeynoteWisdom #EduSpeaker #InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy #PBLplus
When we create student-centered schools built on compassion, relevance, & agency, youth see themselves.
youtube.com/shorts/jGipw...
#KeynoteWisdom #EduSpeaker #InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy #PBLplus
What Do Students Really Need? | Dr. Jorge Valenzuela #keynotespeaker #jorgedoespbl
YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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November 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Students want learning that speaks to their lives.
When we create student-centered schools built on compassion, relevance, & agency, youth see themselves.
youtube.com/shorts/jGipw...
#KeynoteWisdom #EduSpeaker #InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy #PBLplus
When we create student-centered schools built on compassion, relevance, & agency, youth see themselves.
youtube.com/shorts/jGipw...
#KeynoteWisdom #EduSpeaker #InstructionalLeadership #Education #JorgeDoesPBL #AILiteracy #PBLplus
AI can support learning, but it shouldn’t replace the thinking that builds real confidence. When students understand and evaluate AI with intention, they grow in judgment and creativity —not dependency.
#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #Education #PBLplus #JorgeDoesPBL
#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #Education #PBLplus #JorgeDoesPBL
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
AI can support learning, but it shouldn’t replace the thinking that builds real confidence. When students understand and evaluate AI with intention, they grow in judgment and creativity —not dependency.
#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #Education #PBLplus #JorgeDoesPBL
#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #Education #PBLplus #JorgeDoesPBL
3 ways to deal with self-centered people
Praising them, but it’s a survival strategy—especially with a boss or caregiver.
Arguing only feeds their need to frustrate you.
Be brief and direct: “Good morning.” “I got to go.”
Full article: bit.ly/3X1liQR
#Leadership #jorgedoespbl
Praising them, but it’s a survival strategy—especially with a boss or caregiver.
Arguing only feeds their need to frustrate you.
Be brief and direct: “Good morning.” “I got to go.”
Full article: bit.ly/3X1liQR
#Leadership #jorgedoespbl
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
3 ways to deal with self-centered people
Praising them, but it’s a survival strategy—especially with a boss or caregiver.
Arguing only feeds their need to frustrate you.
Be brief and direct: “Good morning.” “I got to go.”
Full article: bit.ly/3X1liQR
#Leadership #jorgedoespbl
Praising them, but it’s a survival strategy—especially with a boss or caregiver.
Arguing only feeds their need to frustrate you.
Be brief and direct: “Good morning.” “I got to go.”
Full article: bit.ly/3X1liQR
#Leadership #jorgedoespbl
The real conversation isn’t about tools — it’s about judgment.
Teaching students to shape AI with values, preferences, and honest feedback builds metacognition and agency.
NEW article: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4
#Leadership #AIinEducation #HumanCenteredInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL
Teaching students to shape AI with values, preferences, and honest feedback builds metacognition and agency.
NEW article: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4
#Leadership #AIinEducation #HumanCenteredInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL
AI for Learning: A K–12 Education Framework for Human-Centered Innovation
AI for Learning: A K–12 Education Framework for Human-Centered Innovation As an education coach, my role is to simplify complex ideas for teachers and leaders. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been …
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November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The real conversation isn’t about tools — it’s about judgment.
Teaching students to shape AI with values, preferences, and honest feedback builds metacognition and agency.
NEW article: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4
#Leadership #AIinEducation #HumanCenteredInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL
Teaching students to shape AI with values, preferences, and honest feedback builds metacognition and agency.
NEW article: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4
#Leadership #AIinEducation #HumanCenteredInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL
Self-centered behavior is predictable.
They give just enough to keep you hopeful, but never enough for stability.
Emotional intelligence helps you recognize the pattern and respond with clarity.
Full article → bit.ly/3X1liQR
#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #HealBeforeYouReveal #Leadership
They give just enough to keep you hopeful, but never enough for stability.
Emotional intelligence helps you recognize the pattern and respond with clarity.
Full article → bit.ly/3X1liQR
#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #HealBeforeYouReveal #Leadership
November 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Self-centered behavior is predictable.
They give just enough to keep you hopeful, but never enough for stability.
Emotional intelligence helps you recognize the pattern and respond with clarity.
Full article → bit.ly/3X1liQR
#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #HealBeforeYouReveal #Leadership
They give just enough to keep you hopeful, but never enough for stability.
Emotional intelligence helps you recognize the pattern and respond with clarity.
Full article → bit.ly/3X1liQR
#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #HealBeforeYouReveal #Leadership
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
Administrators 🤝 Veteran teachers
Mentoring new teachers
@montalvoedu.bsky.social explains how school leaders and veteran educators can team up for a structured mentoring series.
#SchoolLeaders #EduSky
Mentoring new teachers
@montalvoedu.bsky.social explains how school leaders and veteran educators can team up for a structured mentoring series.
#SchoolLeaders #EduSky
How Administrators and Veteran Educators Can Team Up to Mentor New Teachers
School leaders can support their new teachers by setting up a structured series of discussions and classroom observation sessions.
edut.to
November 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Administrators 🤝 Veteran teachers
Mentoring new teachers
@montalvoedu.bsky.social explains how school leaders and veteran educators can team up for a structured mentoring series.
#SchoolLeaders #EduSky
Mentoring new teachers
@montalvoedu.bsky.social explains how school leaders and veteran educators can team up for a structured mentoring series.
#SchoolLeaders #EduSky
Leadership is strongest when it stays close to the classroom.
Lauren Kaufman explains why staying grounded in real instruction matters for culture, clarity, and meaningful growth.
#InstructionalLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL #LLDpodcast
Lauren Kaufman explains why staying grounded in real instruction matters for culture, clarity, and meaningful growth.
#InstructionalLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL #LLDpodcast
November 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Leadership is strongest when it stays close to the classroom.
Lauren Kaufman explains why staying grounded in real instruction matters for culture, clarity, and meaningful growth.
#InstructionalLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL #LLDpodcast
Lauren Kaufman explains why staying grounded in real instruction matters for culture, clarity, and meaningful growth.
#InstructionalLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL #LLDpodcast