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AI in Math Pedagogy: Practical Strategies for Teaching, Thinking, and Engagement

Dates: September 3, 2026, and October 29, 2026

Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cost: No Cost

Locations: Virtual Event

Point of Contact: Frank Carraher (fcarraher@escwr.org)

Description: Join the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve for an interactive virtual professional learning session exploring how artificial intelligence can strengthen mathematics instruction and student learning. This one-hour session will focus on practical, classroom-ready strategies for using AI tools to support high-quality math pedagogy, increase student engagement, differentiate instruction, and save teachers valuable planning time.

Participants will explore ways AI can be used to:

Generate rich mathematical tasks and real-world problem-solving scenarios
Differentiate instruction and provide targeted supports for diverse learners
Create spiral reviews, formative assessments, and extension activities
Support mathematical discourse and student reasoning
Maintain instructional rigor while using AI responsibly and ethically

Examples using AI platforms will be shared throughout the session. Educators will leave with practical ideas, sample prompts, and immediately applicable strategies for integrating AI into math instruction across grade levels.

The Co-Teaching Lab: Instructional Design, Collaborative Practice, and AI-Enhanced Planning

Date: September 15, 2026

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Cost: No Cost

Location: Virtual Event

Point of Contact: Frank Carraher (fcarraher@escwr.org)

Description: Explore the impact of intentional instructional partnerships in this interactive 60-minute professional learning session focused on effective co-teaching practices and collaborative lesson design. Participants will engage in modeled co-teaching experiences while examining the structures, communication strategies, and planning processes that support successful implementation across classrooms.

Designed for educators at varying levels of experience, this session offers two differentiated learning pathways:

Foundations Track:

Ideal for educators new to co-teaching frameworks, this track focuses on developing a strong understanding of the six co-teaching models. Participants will analyze classroom scenarios, discuss instructional applications, and explore strategies for moving beyond the “One Teach, One Assist” model toward more balanced and collaborative instructional approaches.

Advanced Practice Lab:

Designed for experienced co-teaching teams, this pathway emphasizes responsive instructional decision-making and strategic lesson design. Participants will examine how student data, scheduling realities, and instructional goals influence the selection and adaptation of co-teaching models. Educators are encouraged to bring classroom schedules, lesson plans, or student data to apply learning directly to authentic instructional contexts.

AI-Enhanced Planning and Differentiation:

Both pathways will culminate in an exploration of AI-supported planning strategies. Participants will learn how AI tools can streamline collaborative planning, support differentiation, and generate instructional materials aligned to Station Teaching, Parallel Teaching, and Alternative Teaching models.

Participants will leave with practical tools, adaptable planning strategies, and ready-to-use resources that support effective co-teaching implementation and meaningful student learning outcomes.

Beyond the Worksheet-Stretch Math Learning for All

Date: September 29, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Cost: No Cost

Location: ESCWR, Room 100

Point of Contact: Melissa Becerra (mbecerra@escwr.org)

Description: Every classroom has students who finish early, grasp concepts instantly, or crave a deeper challenge—whether they are formally identified as gifted or simply ready for more. How do we meet their needs without creating "extra" work for ourselves? During this session, you will practice the "High-Floor, High-Ceiling" approach, creating tasks that offer infinite "stretch" for advanced thinkers. Participants will also explore how to use Artificial Intelligence and Ohio’s iMTSS framework to design math instruction that has no "ceiling." We will move away from "more problems" and toward "deeper thinking" for every student in your room.

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