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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…

Developing Young Mathematicians: Workshop Series Grade Level: PreK-1 Content Focus: Early Learning – Mathematics Location: Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53188 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? Our new early learning workshop series, “Developing Young Mathematicians,” explores foundational math concepts for kids ages 3-6. Participants will explore and discuss how kids think about…

REGISTRATION   Cognitive Coaching℠ is a form of mediation that can be applied to professional interactions in a variety of settings and situations with the intention of enhancing self-directed learning. It is a composite of skills, strategies, maps, and tools as well as mental models and beliefs. It is also a model for classroom mediation to enhance students’ self-directed learning. Research on Cognitive Coaching℠ has linked its implementation to increased student achievement, greater teacher efficacy and satisfaction, higher levels of…

Are you at the start of your journey as a math coach? Are you an instructional coach who is new to coaching mathematics? The Emerging coaches workshop is designed to help math coaches investigate how to provide optimal learning opportunities for students while supporting teachers in their instruction. During the four day workshop, participants will utilize coaching skills and the coaching cycle while connecting standards and teaching to opportunities and outcomes for each and every student. Emerging coaches will build…

Are you a math coach looking for innovative ways to support teachers in the teaching and learning of mathematics? Are you  working to build capacity in mathematics instruction? Part II in our coaching series, the Learning and Leading workshop explores ways to improve student learning in mathematics while supporting teachers as they make shifts in their classroom practice. The four day workshop is designed around a framework that coaches can use to create an environment that fosters teachers' abilities to…

High school math teachers face continued pressure to raise ACT scores, which play a critical role in the assessment of both students and schools. How do you balance the expectations between developing conceptual understanding and reaching proficiency? A closer look at the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards and the Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics (including MIDDLE SCHOOL standards) reveals critical connections. In this workshop, you will compare these sets of standards and consider implications for your classroom instruction. How do…

Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math Curriculum Preview Workshop Date: October 15, 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…