THE CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 13-16, 2025

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LUXEMBOURG

CBI Learning Labs Conference 2025

A 4-day conference on Concept-Based Inquiry teaching and learning.

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Join us for an immersive multi-day experience designed for educators ready to go beyond the theory and into transformational practice.

Hosted by Professional Learning International, CBI Learning Labs 2025 brings together a global community of concept-driven teachers, school leaders, and curriculum designers to explore what it really means to lead learning through inquiry.

Expect more than just keynotes. This is a conference built around hands-on workshops, real-world classroom strategies, and collaborative problem-solving. You’ll walk away with tools, insights, inspiration to shift thinking in your school, and the confidence to lead meaningful change.

Whether you’re just starting your Concept-Based journey or deepening years of experience, this is your space to connect, learn, and lead.

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Tickets for the 2025 CBI Learning Labs Conference at the International School of Luxembourg are available now.

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All-Access Pass | €1225 €1149

Your All-Access Pass gives you:

Entry to the one-day Pre-Conference (Thursday 13 November)
Entry to all three Conference days (Friday 14 - Sunday 16 November)
Conference dinner (Saturday 15 November)
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Conference Pass | €749 €649

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Pre-Conference Pass | €449

Access to the Pre-Conference sessions on Thursday 13 November.

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Conference Dinner | €75

Join your fellow conference attendees for a 3-course dinner on Saturday 15 November.

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Keynote Speaker

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., founder of CBK Associates, has consulted in person with schools in 55 countries to influence young people to be purposeful global citizens and to assist educators with dynamic curriculum design for meaningful action. Cathryn was a lead co-author of the International Baccalaureate Programme’s CAS Guide for the Diploma Programme with influence on the Middle Years’ Service as Action Programme and Career-Related Programmes.

She authored The Complete Guide to Service Learning and two books with Philippe Cousteau on environmental stewardship for children and teens: Make a Splash and Going Blue. Cathryn’s expertise also includes social and emotional learning, intercultural understanding, youth leadership, and joyfully uplifting the service ethos throughout school communities. Her work always exemplifies best teaching practices.

Learn more at cbkassociates.com.

Enlivening Service Learning for Community Engagement and Global Citizenship

Service Learning – A Pathway to Engagement

Pre-Conference Session
November 13

Conference Keynote
November 15

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A.

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. is a global education consultant and author specializing in service learning, SEL, and youth leadership. She works with schools worldwide to design action-driven, student-centered curriculum.

Keynote Speaker

Rachel French, MA Ed., is Director of Professional Learning International and a certified Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction trainer. She has worked with international schools across South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania, and has co-presented with Dr. Lynn Erickson in Cyprus, England, Luxembourg, and Germany. As an experienced IB PYP workshop leader, Rachel supports schools in aligning Concept-Based approaches with IB frameworks and has presented at leading conferences including the AEM IB Global Conference and AGIS.

Through her work with PLI, Rachel leads professional learning experiences around the world, helping educators design meaningful curriculum, deepen student thinking, and implement inquiry-based teaching with confidence. She continues to consult with schools on planning, implementation, and unit design review, supporting teams to bring Concept-Based Inquiry to life in classrooms.

Introduction to Concept-Based Inquiry

Living the Learning: How Schools Sustain Concept-Based Inquiry for Lasting Impact

Pre-Conference Workshop
November 13

Conference Keynote
November 15

Rachel French, M.A. Ed.

Keynote Speaker

Rachel French, MA Ed., is Director of Professional Learning International and a certified Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction trainer. She has worked with international schools across South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania, and has co-presented with Dr. Lynn Erickson in Cyprus, England, Luxembourg, and Germany. As an experienced IB PYP workshop leader, Rachel supports schools in aligning Concept-Based approaches with IB frameworks and has presented at leading conferences including the AEM IB Global Conference and AGIS.

Through her work with PLI, Rachel leads professional learning experiences around the world, helping educators design meaningful curriculum, deepen student thinking, and implement inquiry-based teaching with confidence. She continues to consult with schools on planning, implementation, and unit design review, supporting teams to bring Concept-Based Inquiry to life in classrooms.

Introduction to Concept-Based Inquiry

The Long Game — Embedding Concept-Based Inquiry in Schools

Pre-Conference Workshop
November 13

Conference Keynote
November 15

Rachel French, M.A. Ed.

Keynote Speaker

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., founder of CBK Associates, has consulted in person with schools in 55 countries to influence young people to be purposeful global citizens and to assist educators with dynamic curriculum design for meaningful action. Cathryn was a lead co-author of the International Baccalaureate Programme’s CAS Guide for the Diploma Programme with influence on the Middle Years’ Service as Action Programme and Career-Related Programmes.

She authored The Complete Guide to Service Learning and two books with Philippe Cousteau on environmental stewardship for children and teens: Make a Splash and Going Blue. Cathryn’s expertise also includes social and emotional learning, intercultural understanding, youth leadership, and joyfully uplifting the service ethos throughout school communities. Her work always exemplifies best teaching practices.

Learn more at cbkassociates.com.

Enlivening Service Learning for Community Engagement and Global Citizenship

Service Learning – A Pathway to Engagement

Pre-Conference Session
November 13

Conference Keynote
November 15

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A.

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. is a global education consultant and author specializing in service learning, SEL, and youth leadership. She works with schools worldwide to design action-driven, student-centered curriculum.

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A.

Enlivening Service Learning for Community Engagement and Global Citizenship

Pre-Conference: November 13

This interactive preconference introduces the Five Stages of Service Learning as a roadmap to purposeful action, helping students ask better questions, connect with community assets, and reflect meaningfully on their learning.

You’ll experience practical strategies, lively activities, and collaborative discussions designed to bring service learning to life in your school.

Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll leave with resources you can use immediately and connections to a community of educators committed to global citizenship.

Rachel Humble-Crofts & Michelle Simpson

Reimagining Mathematics through Concept-Based Inquiry

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how Concept-Based Inquiry Mathematics (CBIM) shifts teaching from coverage to curiosity and deep understanding.

Through live model lessons, strategy talks, and practical activities, you’ll see how the French & Marschall Inquiry Cycle, guiding questions, and transfer tasks support meaningful mathematical thinking.

Suitable for educators at all levels, this session equips you with tools and inspiration to reimagine mathematics learning in your school.

Rachel French

Introduction to
Concept-Based
Inquiry

Join Rachel French for a dynamic introduction to the Concept-Based Inquiry (CBI) model, developed with Carla Marschall.

This full-day workshop explores the model’s seven phases through interactive activities, student work samples, and classroom video clips that illustrate CBI in action.

Perfect for educators new to the approach, it offers a practical foundation to begin implementing CBI and to enrich your experience at the Learning Labs conference.

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Kick off your Learning Labs experience with an inspiring full-day deep dive. Our pre-conference intensive workshops are designed to go beyond introductions and offer immersive, hands-on learning that gives you practical strategies, model lessons, and resources you can use right away.

Led by internationally recognized facilitators, these sessions provide a rare chance to explore powerful approaches in depth and to connect with fellow educators before the main conference begins.

What does it look like when learning moves beyond the classroom walls and into the real world?

In this keynote, Cathryn Berger Kaye explores how service learning ignites curiosity, deepens inquiry, and empowers students to apply knowledge and skills in meaningful contexts.

Service Learning: A Pathway to Engagement

cathryn berger kaye, m.a.

What does deep, sustained implementation of Concept-Based Inquiry (CBI) look like after the initial excitement fades and the real work begins?

In this keynote, Rachel French draws on theory, school partnerships, and action research to explore how schools in different stages of their CBI journey are embedding the approach into their everyday practice.

Living the Learning: How Schools Sustain Concept-Based Inquiry for Lasting Impact

rachel french

Learning Labs 2025: Keynotes

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Learning Labs 2025: Sessions & Experiences

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A Learning Labs exclusive, Live Lessons let you become a student again. In a 90-minute classroom experience, you’ll feel the power of inductive teaching as concepts emerge through guided inquiry. A 30-minute debrief then unpacks the strategies, helping you see exactly how to adapt them for your own teaching. This rare format bridges theory and practice in a way few conferences ever attempt.

Join virtual classroom visits where experienced CBI educators share real lesson videos. Watch students respond to case studies and guiding questions to build understanding, then take part in a debrief to explore the strategies behind the learning.

Round table discussions create space to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and dive into Concept-Based Inquiry within specific subjects or contexts. These small-group conversations bring more voices to the table, spark fresh perspectives, and allow for honest dialogue about the unique challenges and opportunities of implementation.

Learn directly from Certified Erickson & Lanning CBCI Trainers as they share how they’re bringing Concept-Based Inquiry into their classrooms. Each session combines practical strategies with small-group interaction, giving you the chance to ask questions, exchange ideas, and explore focused topics in a comfortable, collaborative setting.

Join our panel discussions to hear diverse perspectives from educators and leaders experienced in Concept-Based Inquiry. These sessions bring together multiple voices to explore big questions, share practical insights, and spark dialogue—followed by time for your questions and reflections.

Gather with fellow educators for an evening of connection and conversation at the Conference Dinner. Share ideas, stories, and laughter in a relaxed setting that celebrates community and the shared journey of transforming education.

Kickstart your Learning Labs journey with a full day of immersive pre-conference workshops. Designed to go deeper than a typical session, these hands-on experiences give you practical strategies, rich resources, and direct access to world-class facilitators. It’s a rare chance to dive in early, connect with peers, and leave already inspired before the conference officially begins.

Our keynote presentations set the stage for Learning Labs, bringing visionary educators and thought leaders to share insights that challenge, inspire, and reframe the way we think about teaching and learning. These sessions invite you to see the bigger picture, connect ideas across disciplines, and spark the conversations that will carry through the conference and beyond.

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