This professional learning opportunity focuses on the current research of growth mindset with an emphasis on mathematics. Participants will explore how Cultural Shifts impact the development of a growth mindset and will receive a list of 25 strategies designed to promote a growth mindset. Support activities will also be given to participants to help will […]
One-day Institute
Real Discussions about Response to Intervention
Response to Intervention is uniquely implemented in each district. This session is designed to enable the participant to examine the philosophy of RTI development and implementation that best matches their local practices. Participants will be asked to share the guidelines and process of RTI in their district and to identify challenges of RTI implementation. Time […]
Think Big, Start Small: How to Differentiate Instruction in a Brain-Friendly Classroom
Successful teachers keep the brain’s natural learning abilities in mind. Expand your understanding of brain-friendly teaching strategies with an enthusiastic veteran “neuroeducator.” Learn how stress and perceived threat, lack of inclusion, and chaos in the classroom can minimize learning. Discover how multi-sensory experiences in an enriched environment can promote brain growth and development. Build up […]
Meeting the Challenge of Curriculum Alignment
Curriculum Alignment is a process that ensures the written, taught, and tested curricula are nested, coherent, and research-based. This session will explore the essential steps of curriculum alignment within grade levels and content areas of the TEKS, while also uncovering “points of integration” that are aligned between content areas. Participants will experience the steps of […]
Mathematics Literacy: Strategies for reading, vocabulary and concept development
EVERY test is a reading test. Learn effective literacy strategies for mathematics that will support the TEKS Readiness and Supporting Standards that will support STAAR and EOC. Reading strategies that are specifically designed for attacking math application problems will be shared. Students not only need to read words, but tables, graphs, charts and a variety […]
Using Effective Questioning Strategies to promote Student Engagement and Increase Achievement in the Mathematics Classroom
Today’s assessments – EOC, STAAR, SAT, PSAT, AP and district benchmarks – require that teachers have the ability to create and pose questions to students in order to engage them and elicit deeper-level thinking about the subject under discussion Skillful us of the art of questioning is one of the basic skills of good teaching. […]