Leading PBL for the 2026-27 School year

Equip your school leadership team with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to successfully implement and sustain high-quality Project-Based Learning (PBL).

This practical, self-paced e-course guides school leaders through the essential components of PBL; from foundational understanding and classroom implementation to building teacher capacity, fostering a vibrant PBL culture, and overcoming common challenges.

You’ll gain ready-to-use resources, planning templates, assessment tools, and leadership actions designed specifically for busy administrators. Integrate AI thoughtfully, support teacher growth, and create meaningful, future-ready learning experiences for all students.

Ideal for principals, instructional coaches, and district leaders ready to move PBL from vision to reality.

• Module 1: Foundations of PBL Explore what PBL is, how it differs from traditional methods, its key benefits, and why it matters for student success in the AI era.
• Module 2: Implementing PBL in the Classroom Dive into the day-to-day realities of PBL with practical guidance on classroom management, curriculum planning, and effective assessment strategies.
• Module 3: Leading PBL Implementation Develop the leadership skills needed to build teacher capacity, foster a strong PBL culture, provide meaningful professional development, and overcome common implementation challenges.

• Module 4: Integrating AI in PBL Learn how to thoughtfully bridge AI and PBL, using AI as a collaborative thought partner while designing AI-resistant and AI-enhanced projects.

• Module 5: Leading AI Implementation Focus on school-wide AI leadership with practical strategies for AI as a thought partner for leaders, policies and procedures, tools and support for instructional leaders, and designing professional development/workshop agendas.

Each module includes actionable tools, infographics, reflection prompts, and downloadable resources (rubrics, planners, checklists, and templates) that leaders can immediately share with their teams.

Join CraftED Curriculum and transform your school’s approach to deeper learning this year!