One model classroom is chosen for each grade level involved. Teachers on a grade level go into this lab-site classroom to watch demonstrations and to practice their teaching with support from the consultant. During the debriefing session for each grade level either before (to plan a lesson together) or after (to reflect on the lessons obs
One model classroom is chosen for each grade level involved. Teachers on a grade level go into this lab-site classroom to watch demonstrations and to practice their teaching with support from the consultant. During the debriefing session for each grade level either before (to plan a lesson together) or after (to reflect on the lessons observed), teachers can ask questions, look at student work and/or other classroom artifacts.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
This is typically done on a Banked-Time Day when students leave early. This can be a time where the consultant tailors their presentation to your teachers' needs. This is a great way to develop consistency as a school and to create a dialogue across grade levels. This can also be a wonderful time for teachers to do vertical planning.
PARENT WORKSHOPS
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
PARENT WORKSHOPS
Many schools are excited at the prospect of including parents in their professional development. We can tailor parent workshops to fit your parent population. During these workshops, parents can learn about workshop teaching and how teaching mathematics is very different from how they learned. They can also learn ways to support their you
Many schools are excited at the prospect of including parents in their professional development. We can tailor parent workshops to fit your parent population. During these workshops, parents can learn about workshop teaching and how teaching mathematics is very different from how they learned. They can also learn ways to support their young mathematicians at home and help them to engender a growth mindset and discourse. They can also have the opportunity to engage in their own mathematical experience with our consultant’s support.