Visual Models and Digital Manipulatives in Elementary Math
Visual models and manipulatives are the keys to helping your elementary students develop conceptual understanding of numbers and operations. In this workshop, participants will explore how the concrete, representational, abstract progression can help you create fun and engaging visual models lessons that are aligned to your grade-level standards. You’ll leave the session with lesson plans and resources you can use in your class the next day.
This is a 3-part online workshop, conducted in real-time with a live facilitator.
Middle School Visual Models and Digital Manipulatives
Have you heard that digital math manipulatives and visual models are only for younger students? Nothing could be farther from the truth! Modeling with digital math manipulatives and visual models helps middle school students deepen their understanding of concepts like ratios, integers, variables, and even functions! You’ll leave the session with lesson plans and resources you can use in your class the next day.
This is a 3-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live facilitator.
Teaching Word Problems in Elementary Math
Every math educator appreciates the difficulty of teaching word problems. Your students know the math – why can’t they use it in context? In this workshop, you’ll learn the strategies and process to be successfully teach word problems. And you’ll use the digital tools that will help you bring hands-on learning experiences to your classroom. Enrollment in this workshop includes all the print and digital resources you’ll need to help your students to solve the most challenging word problems.
This is a 3-part online workshop, conducted in real-time with a live facilitator.
Teaching Word Problems in Middle School Math
Every math educator appreciates the difficulty of teaching word problems. Your students know the math – why can’t they use it in context? In this workshop, you’ll learn the strategies and process to be successful teaching word problems. You’ll also learn to use the digital tools (Google Slides, Google Meet) that will bring hands-on learning to your online classroom. Enrollment in this workshop includes all the print and digital resources you’ll need to teach your students to solve the most challenging word problems.
This is a 3-part online workshop, conducted in real-time with a live facilitator.
Making Sense of Number Sentences in Elementary Math
Bring student engagement and collaborative learning to your online classes with Always, Sometimes, Never Math. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of ASN math, and how to generate meaningful math discussions involving algebraic reasoning. You’ll also learn to use the digital tools (Google Slides, Google Meet) that will bring hands-on learning to your online classroom. Enrollment in this workshop includes all the print and digital resources you’ll need to teach an interactive Always, Sometimes, Never lesson the very next day!
This is a 3-part online workshop, conducted in real-time with a live facilitator.
Teaching Expressions and Equations in Middle School Math (Through Algebra 1)
Bring student engagement and collaborative learning to your online classes with Always, Sometimes, Never Math. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of ASN math, and how to generate meaningful math discussions involving algebraic reasoning. You’ll also learn to use the digital tools (Google Slides, Google Meet) that will bring hands-on learning to your online classroom. Enrollment in this workshop includes all the print and digital resources you’ll need to teach an interactive Always, Sometimes, Never lesson the very next day!
This is a 3-part online workshop, conducted in real-time with a live facilitator.
Online Classroom Management and Student Engagement
Classroom management and student engagement are two of the biggest challenges facing any educator — even before the pandemic and the shift to online learning. Just getting your students to turn their cameras on is no small challenge. And you need them to actually learn something!
In this workshop, you’ll learn the MLS System (Manage, Lead, Support) for classroom management. It consists of practical strategies that improve student engagement, motivation, and behavior. These research-based approaches will help you to develop positive teacher-student relationships and promote student ownership of their online learning.
Your registration includes all the resources and planning guides you’ll need to put these ideas into practice the very next day!
This is a two-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live instructor.
Instructional Coaching
What is the only form of professional development proven to increase teaching effectiveness? It’s not graduate degrees, independent reading, or even motivational speakers.
Instructional coaching is the single most effective form of professional development for educators. But how can you be sure that your coaching is getting results? Being a great teacher is a start, but it’s not enough. In this workshop, you’ll learn the tools and strategies that lead to transformational coaching. Our step-by-step approach will help you inspire and support your fellow educators — from reflection and goal-setting, to on-going support and measuring your impact.
This is a two-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live instructor.
Engaging with Stakeholders
Voices in the Classroom. Teachers, parents, and school leaders all want what’s best for students. Learn how to engage stakeholders and ensure all voices feel heard.
This is a one-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live instructor.
Curriculum Planning and Mapping
Planning Across Grade Levels. Participants will learn to create standards-aligned curriculum maps and pacing guides that connect across grade levels.
This is a two-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live instructor.
Introduction to Unit Planning
Benefits of Effective Unit Planning. Learn how unit planning can increase student engagement, maximize instructional time, and reduce prep time.
This is a two-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live instructor.
Make Digital Learning Interactive with Google Slides
Did you know that Google Slides are for more than just slideshows? If you’re familiar with the interactive features of Slides, you know what a powerful tool they can be for engagement and collaboration. If not, you’re missing out on one of the easiest, most effective digital tools available!
In this workshop, you’ll explore several ways to supercharge your lessons with interactive Google Slides. You’ll collaborate with fellow educators, as you experience the student perspective, and learn how to create your own interactive Slides lessons. We’ll also share our most popular templates to make creating your own lessons a breeze!
This is an one- part online workshop, conducted in real-time with a live facilitator.
Personalized Learning: Level 1
Intro to Personalized Learning. Participants learn the fundamentals of personalized learning. Includes lesson plans and organizers to successfully launch your PL program.
This is a two-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live instructor.
Personalized Learning: Level 2
Advanced PL Applications. Educators experienced with personalized learning analyze student data to inform instruction and explore gamified and collaborative PL models.
This is a two-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live instructor.
Debating Across the Curriculum
A Fun Way to Build Critical Thinking. Debate is a fun way to help students support ideas with evidence. It builds writing and public speaking skills.
This is a two-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live instructor.
Literacy: Writer’s Workshop
Activity-Based Writing. Participants will use organizers and collaborative learning models to increase engagement and improve student writing.
This is a three-part online workshop, conducted in real time with a live instructor.
Literacy: Reading Workshop
Engaging Literacy Practices. Participants learn methods and use resources to promote literacy and a love of reading through student choice and collaborative learning.
This is a three-part online workshop, conducted in real-time with a live facilitator.