Breakout A

Saturday, November 14 9:45AM - 11:15AM

GET READY. GET SET. GO FOR READINESS.

Sarah Galasso

As educators, we look at data and identify student's readiness needs for a course; but then what? In this session, we will explore identifying students' strengths and readiness needs, consider when to address those needs and differentiated opportunities for just-in-time intervention.



Math Play for EVERY Classroom and At Home!

Molly Daley

Kristin Lesseig

As Dan Finkel describes, “Books are to Reading what Play is to Mathematics.” Is this still true in Middle School and Beyond? This session will explore how playing around with math ideas builds mathematical ownership. We will also discuss approaches for drawing families into math play.

CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Albert Madrigal

You might have heard the phrase culturally responsive lately as it relates to instruction, but what does it mean when applied to classroom management? In this session, you'll learn the elements that make up Culturally Responsive Classroom Management (CRCM), the importance of relationships and culture within the classroom to establish routines and discipline, and how CRCM has to do with a philosophical outlook towards one’s approach to teaching.



INSTRUCTIONAL ROUTINES IN A DISTANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: SAME OR DIFFERENT?

Andy Boyd and Carrie Black

Engage in instructional math routines which are effective when building and promoting student discourse. Learn how to cultivate a safe culture within the virtual setting and use technology tools to elicit and share students' thinking and promote problem solving. This session will discuss the foundations of instructional routines.


BEST PRACTICES IN VIRTUAL LEARNING

Mark Christiano

Join us as we explore the nuts and bolts of transitioning from your physical classroom to a virtual learning space and discuss ways to set clear expectations and guidelines for your students.

We will also consider some best practices for both synchronous and asynchronous sessions, while exploring different tools and resources. This sessions is appropriate for both new and experienced virtual educators.

THE LEADER’S ROLE IN SUPPORTING THE SHIFT

Kasey Bratcher

Having a clear vision for 21st century math classrooms in your school or district is one thing, but actually bringing that vision to reality is certainly not an easy task. It involves a mindset shift for many of our teachers, students, and parents and is, most days, what seems like an unrelenting journey. In this session, leaders will uncover the power of their role in this journey as an instructional leader and examine some practical tools designed to help them accelerate toward their goal.

MATH GAMES IN DISTANCE LEARNING

Dawn Sparks

Tina Mott

Debra Kowalkowski

Engage in instructional math routines which are effective when building and promoting student discourse. Learn how to cultivate a safe culture within the virtual setting and use technology tools to elicit and share students' thinking and promote problem solving. This session will discuss the foundations of instructional routines.