Come and discover the updated mathematics framework and the benefits of transitioning to a "Big Ideas" approach. This shift will not only save you instructional time but also equip you with the necessary knowledge to deliver a cohesive and rigorous math program. This will drive your students towards success, ensuring you won't have to worry about their readiness for next year's math class and beyond. Suitable for all teachers.
Have you given an SVMI task but are unsure of the next steps? In this session, we will start with a brief review of what SVMI is and the scoring protocol. Our main focus, however, will be on exploring tools for re-engagement and how these tools can be used to drive productive PLC discussions and inform your next steps in classroom instruction. We will examine the distinction between reteaching and re-engaging students, as well as identify where an SVMI task can be effectively placed within your unit plan. While this session was scheduled to fit the dismissal time of middle school teachers, all grade levels are invited to attend.
In the second session of our three-part series on effective literacy supports for grades 4-12, we’ll be diving into strategies that boost student motivation, engagement, and foster meaningful discussions to help students interpret and understand texts. If you missed part 1, don't worry! Please join us :)
With nearly half of 4th graders and a third of 8th graders reading below grade level nationwide, it's more important than ever to provide effective classroom strategies that meet students' diverse needs. This professional development session will offer you proven techniques, routines, and structures that have been shown to have a significant impact on literacy. Plus, you'll walk away with practical routines, instructional practices, graphic organizers, and plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your colleagues to implement these strategies.
In this session we will dig into the Mathematical Language Routines (MLRs) that are highlighted in the 2023 California Mathematics Framework. Teachers will engage in an overview of these 8 routines, which are essential tools for supporting student discourse and understanding.
The highlight of this session is the design lab, where teachers will engage in a collaborative process where they will design MLRs and determine how these routines can be effectively incorporated within an instruction block of task-based instruction.
Join us for an engaging professional development session designed to empower educators with strategies for vocabulary development in their classrooms. Explore the critical importance of vocabulary acquisition, effective teaching methods, and creating an environment conducive to language enrichment. Walk away with practical tools and insights to elevate student communication skills and academic success. Please bring a text 📚 with you that you are either currently reading or plan to read in the future. Content is applicable K-8. See you there!
Dive into an interactive Professional Development session that unveils the secrets of building fluency in literacy. Discover the 'why,' 'how,' and 'what' to empower your students and elevate reading fluency to new heights!
This professional development session explores evidence-based strategies to enhance understanding across all content areas. Discover how to integrate comprehension instruction into your daily routines, leverage the reading and writing ropes, and support diverse learners, including English language learners.
