Five Day Math – Creating a Culture of Authentic Formative Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom: How to Respond to Students in Ways that Improve Their Learning (Grades 3-Algebra I)

Session 3 of 3

This 5-day academy is designed to provide participants with instructional and assessment strategies that target struggling students in the content area of mathematics. The academy will focus on the strategic use of graphic organizers (both teacher-directed and student-directed arrangements) and assessment strategies that can be used to complement existing programs and curriculum already in place. Participants will be provided planning time to develop plans that incorporate the use of Graphic Organizers and Assessment Strategies for current and upcoming topics of instruction during each session.

Session Dates:  October 8-9, 2019, December 11, 2019, and January 29-30, 2020

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Curriculum Design Academy

This academy will provide your team with a deeper understanding of curriculum design and the ability to determine the essential components of a quality curriculum.

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Creating an Understanding-Based Curriculum and Assessment System for 21st Century Learning with Jay McTighe

Established Standards provide a clear set of worthy educational outcomes. However, the Standards are not curriculum. Educators must use the standards as a basis for designing high-quality curricula and assessments to support impactful teaching for effective learning. In addition to academic standards, a growing number of voices within and outside the educational establishment are calling for an enhanced emphasis on the “21^st century skills” of critical and creative thinking, collaboration and wise use of technology.

In this workshop, we’ll examine the ideas in Jay McTighe’s recent book, Leading Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision Driven Schools (Solution Tree), for transforming the Standards and 21^st century skills into a coherent curriculum that emphasizes understanding and long-term transfer. Key principles and practical tools from Understanding by Design (ASCD) and Schooling by Design (ASCD) will be offered to guide curriculum design and implementation.

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Curriculum Leadership Academy 32 – McKinney (Session 1 of 3)

Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning.  Within each module, participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in the areas of curriculum design and delivery. Click the link below for additional information including dates and location.

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Curriculum Leadership Academy 32 – McKinney (Session 2 of 3)

Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning.  Within each module, participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in the areas of curriculum design and delivery. Click the link below for additional information including dates and location.

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Academy Jumpstart 2020

Get a two-day “jumpstart” on your Professional Learning with fewer days away from the district. For the first time ever, Texas ASCD is offering SIX of its most innovative multi-day academies at one centralized venue, providing you with the opportunity to be a part of The Network as you expand your professional learning community and knowledge-base. Select from Curriculum Leadership, Curriculum Design, Texas Whole Child Approach, Future Forward Technology, Transformative Principal Leadership, or Creating a Culture of Authentic Formative Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom.

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Curriculum Leadership Academy 32 – McKinney (Session 3 of 3)

Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning.  Within each module, participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in the areas of curriculum design and delivery. Click the link below for additional information including dates and location.

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Curriculum Leadership Academy – Jumpstart (Session 2 of 3)

Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning.  Within each module, participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in the areas of curriculum design and delivery. Click the link below for additional information including dates and location.

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Transformative Principal Leadership Academy – Jumpstart (Session 2 of 3)

Cultivate and strengthen your expertise to lead transformational work in teaching and learning. Gain the tools necessary to support school transformation through rigorous and engaging learning for all students. Receive innovative real-world examples from exemplary practitioners who are leading school transformation.  Additional meeting dates: June 10-11, Oct. 18-19.  See link below for additional information.

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