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Building Fraction Sense (CESA 1)
Come explore a progression for building foundational understanding of fractions to support students in reasoning about fractions in meaningful ways. This workshop addresses conceptual understanding in grades 3-5 bringing clarity to rote work for students in grades 6-8. During this training, participants will: explore routines to develop "fraction sense" develop a deeper understanding of unit fractions as the building blocks of fractions practice strategies and tools to support each and every learner in representing and reasoning with fractions meaningfully Workshop Date: March…
IM Learning™ Instructional Academy (March)
IM Learning™ Instructional Academy (Two days on-site + 8 two-hour virtual trainings) Workshop Dates: March 20-21, 2019 Workshop Times: 8:30am – 3:30pm Location: Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53188 Virtual Training Dates: TBD (2019-20 School Year) Cost: $1000 Includes light breakfast and lunch. Two-Day Introduction to the 6-8 Curriculum Working with an IM certified facilitator, participants explore the problem-based lesson structure of the curriculum and learn to leverage both the 5 Practices framework and instructional routines to foster…
Designing Professional Development that People Value – April 2019
REGISTRATION We’ve all been in professional development that felt like a waste of our time. The kind of PD that feels like it was being done “to” you instead of “with” or “for” you. How do you design better learning for your colleagues that honors what they already know? How do you communicate through your PD design that you know they are busy and you value their time? Time is valuable - make it count! Walk away with ideas…
Developing Young Mathematicians: Kick-Off
A growing body of research shows that early math ability is a predictor of later academic success in all areas. So how do we develop our youngest mathematicians? Designed for educators who work with kids ages 3-6, this workshop offers a sneak peek at the foundational math concepts that will be explored in depth in our upcoming “Developing Young Mathematicians” workshops. Participants will explore and discuss how kids think about and learn foundational math concepts, and how teachers can tap…
Illustrative Mathematics Middle School Curriculum Preview
Illustrative mathematics Middle School Curriculum Preview Workshop Date: May 16, 2019 Workshop Times: 12:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53188 Cost: $99 Have you heard of the free, open-source mathematics curriculum from Illustrative Mathematics? “IM 6–8 Math is a problem-based core curriculum rooted in content and practice standards to foster learning and achievement for all. Students learn by doing math, solving problems in mathematical and real-world contexts, and constructing arguments using precise language. Teachers can…
IM Learning™ Instructional Academy (June)
IM Learning™ Instructional Academy (Two days on-site + 8 two-hour virtual trainings) Workshop Dates: June 25-26, 2019 Workshop Times: 8:30am – 3:30pm Location: Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53188 Virtual Training Dates: TBD (2019-20 School Year) Cost: $1000 Includes light breakfast and lunch. Two-Day Introduction to the 6-8 Curriculum Working with an IM certified facilitator, participants explore the problem-based lesson structure of the curriculum and learn to leverage both the 5 Practices framework and instructional routines to foster…
Summer Institute 2019: UW-Oshkosh
REGISTRATION Summer Institutes offer a unique extended format professional development experience. The courses are interactive, model best practices, and provide a learning community for teachers. Each Summer Institute course is designed to provide in-depth learning and exploration of a single domain or conceptual category. Participants have the opportunity to experience learning from the student lens with the support of highly-qualified facilitators. Come ready to roll-up your sleeves and find new tools and knowledge, and leave empowered to take your experiences…
IM Learning™ Instructional Academy (August)
IM Learning™ Instructional Academy (Two days on-site + 8 two-hour virtual trainings) Workshop Dates: August 21-22, 2019 Workshop Times: 8:30am – 3:30pm Location: TBD Waukesha, WI 53188 Virtual Training Dates: TBD (2019-20 School Year) Cost: $1000 Includes light breakfast and lunch. Two-Day Introduction to the 6-8 Curriculum Working with an IM certified facilitator, participants explore the problem-based lesson structure of the curriculum and learn to leverage both the 5 Practices framework and instructional routines to foster student discourse. Participants also discover embedded mathematical routines…
Designing Professional Development that People Value – September 2019
REGISTRATION We’ve all been in professional development that felt like a waste of our time. The kind of PD that feels like it was being done “to” you instead of “with” or “for” you. How do you design better learning for your colleagues that honors what they already know? How do you communicate through your PD design that you know they are busy and you value their time? Time is valuable – make it count! Walk away with ideas to…