Please note: Registration links are not yet available as we transition to a new professional development registration system and prepare to launch our newly redesigned website. We hope to share the new platform at the beginning of the next school year. Additional registration details will be provided as soon as they become available.

Game On! SAVVAS Mathematics Lunch & Learn

Date: August 13, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Cost: No Cost

Location: ESCWR, Room 106

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

Description: Mathematics classrooms are full of students with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of prior education. Students need engagement, collaboration, and reflection to help take ownership of their learning and develop independent mathematical and problem-solving skills.

What this session provides:

Participants will help students learn important math skills through fun activities while building a positive regard for mathematics.
Explore the value of math games to encourage mental problem-solving and communication skills
Playful exploration and skill practice
Lunch is provided, and learn from Savvas about their new math curriculum enVision+, co-authored by Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams!

Registration: Register here

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.

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.

Ohio Math Connections

Dates: 10/30/2026, 12/11/2026, 3/12/2027, and 5/14/2027

Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Cost: No Cost

Location: Virtual Events

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

Description: Ohio Math Connections is a professional network designed to keep educators and administrators informed and connected around mathematics teaching and learning. Participants will engage with the latest state updates, explore instructional best practices, and collaborate with peers to strengthen math education across districts. This network provides a space to bridge policy and classroom practice, ensuring every student benefits from high-quality, standards-aligned math instruction.

1. Ohio Math Connections

Linking state updates to classroom practice

Connecting educators, policy, and practice in mathematics

Your hub for Ohio math updates and instructional strategies

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Contact our team—your goals are our mission. We offer flexible delivery options, including in-person or virtual sessions, during or after school hours, and on your district’s scheduled PD dates.