Contact Amanda Dearing for any questions related to Math professional learning.

6/5/2023

Text Entry and More! STAAR Redesign Instructional Strategies for Grades 3-5

In this session, ESC Region 11 consultants will outline important changes to the STAAR Redesign for Mathematics, grades 3-5. Participants will experience effective instructional strategies that align with the STAAR Redesign and promote mathematical thinking to support student success on the following new STAAR math item types: Equation Editor, Text Entry, Drag and Drop, and Hot Spot. Participants will make connections between effective instructional strategies, the goals of STAAR redesign, and current instructional practices.

Register

6/6/2023

Canva Essentials Webinar

Learn the basics of Canva for Education and beyond including how to navigate the Canva homepage, exploring the template library, create folders, share activities, and provide real-time feedback. Participants will walk away with the knowledge of how to use Canva in the classroom.

Register

6/7/2023

Making Sense of Problem Situations in Math

Teachers in grades K-5 will develop a deeper understanding of what problem-solving is, dissect the problem-solving process, and learn how to support students in making sense of problem situations. Teachers will learn and practice delivering instructional routines such as Three Reads, Numberless Word Problems, and Information Gap.

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6/8/2023

WICOR Summer Series: Beyond Lecture: Strategies for Incorporating Effective Notetaking (virtual)

This virtual (Webex) session is designed to promote new thinking and structures for note-taking to increase the level of rigor in lessons. The application of structured note-taking processes will help to develop students' retention of content and increase overall student achievement.

Register

6/8/2023

WICOR Summer Series: Beyond Lecture: Strategies for Incorporating Effective Notetaking

This session is designed to promote new thinking and structures for note-taking to increase the level of rigor in lessons. The application of structured note-taking processes will help to develop students' retention of content and increase overall student achievement.

Register

6/8/2023

WICOR Summer Series: Collaborative Study Groups in the Elementary Classroom

In a Collaborative Study Group (CSG), students identify a specific question from a content area, collaborate to develop and deepen their understanding through Socratic inquiry, and apply their new learning in order to enhance classroom performance. Participants will experience CSGs by watching classroom applications and participating in a mock CSG before developing a personal implementation plan for their own classrooms.

Register

6/9/2023

RegXI Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Because Smart Teachers Deserve Smart Tools (Virtual)

This session is designed for K-12 teachers who are looking for innovative and effective ways to engage their students and enhance their learning experiences. Whether you're an experienced educator who is tech-savvy or a teacher who is new to AI-powered tools, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for integrating ChatGPT into your teaching practice. Additionally, teachers who are interested in exploring new and cutting-edge educational technology, along with those who are committed to improving their students' learning outcomes, will find this session highly beneficial. By the end of the session, participants will have a deep understanding of the potential of ChatGPT in the classroom and the skills and knowledge to effectively integrate it into their teaching practices. They will leave with practical strategies for personalizing and differentiating learning as well as ideas for how to use ChatGPT to engage and inspire their students. This session provides an opportunity for teachers to revolutionize the way they teach and take their students' learning to the next level with the power of ChatGPT.

Register

6/12/2023

Fraction Model and More! STAAR Redesign Instructional Strategies for Grades 3-5 Math

In this session, ESC Region 11 consultants will outline important changes to the STAAR Redesign for Mathematics grades 3-5. Participants will experience effective instructional strategies that align with the STAAR Redesign and promote mathematical thinking to support student success on the following new STAAR math item types: Fraction Model, Graphing, Inline Choice, and Multiselect. Participants will make connections between effective instructional strategies, the goals of STAAR redesign, and current instructional practices.

Register

6/13/2023 - 6/15/2023

2023 Mathematics Achievement Academy, 2nd Grade

Second-grade teachers will (1) examine TEKS-based learning progressions and critical checkpoints for student understanding and (2) experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability. Teachers will build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services. Structures that provide opportunities for meaningful practice and feedback will be explored. With hands-on activities focusing on grade-level TEKS, this academy is designed to strengthen teachers' knowledge of mathematics concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction, and support student success.

Register

6/19/2023 - 6/21/2023

2023 Mathematics Achievement Academy, Kindergarten-1st Grade

Kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers will (1) examine TEKS-based learning progressions and critical checkpoints for student understanding and (2) experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability. Teachers will build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services. Structures that provide opportunities for meaningful practice and feedback will be explored. With hands-on activities focusing on grade-level TEKS, this academy is designed to strengthen teachers' knowledge of mathematics concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction, and support student success.

Register

6/20/2023

RegXI Discovery Education - Explore the Basics (Virtual)

If you are not using Discovery Education yet, register for this session NOW. You and your students are missing out on AMAZING digital resources and easy-to-use features. In this session, participants will learn how to: 1. Search and use filters to find the perfect resources for your lesson. 2. Save time by creating folders and curating resources for future use. 3. Increase student engagement and retention with more than 100 SOS instructional strategies, and more!

Register

6/20/2023

WICOR Summer Series: Collaborative Study Groups

In a Collaborative Study Group (CSG), students identify a specific question from a content area, collaborate to develop and deepen their understanding through Socratic inquiry, and apply their new learning in order to enhance classroom performance. Participants will experience CSGs by watching classroom applications and participating in a mock CSG before developing a personal implementation plan for their own classrooms.

Register

6/21/2023

WICOR Summer Series: From Connection to Success: How Relationships Impact Learning

This session will illustrate the foundational power that relationships have over memory and resilient learning in order to show how grit, determination, and positive purpose arise from caring and committed relationships. In addition, it will explore how the neurochemistry of positive and challenging relationships increases memory and engagement with rigorous learning.

Register

6/27/2023 - 6/29/2023

RegXI All Systems Go: A Teaching and Learning Conference

Are you looking for a great way to grow as an educator while also getting your summer exchange credit hours? Then join us for our summer Teaching and Learning Conference where you will learn about accelerated instruction and support for all core content areas, including best practices in math, literacy, social studies, and science. We will also have learning experiences that incorporate digital learning, GT, and differentiation to support high-quality instruction for the success of all students. We will have a wide variety of sessions to choose from with various topics and strands. We have amazing keynote speakers lined up, so you don't want to miss it!

Day 1 Keynote: Todd Nesloney (Award-winning educator and best-selling author) Day 2 Keynote: Kim Bearden (Cofounder and director of the Ron Clark Academy) Day 3 Keynote: Gerry Brooks (Principal and public speaker)

Register

JULY OFFERINGS

7/10/2023 - 7/11/2023

Mathematics Achievement Academies: Formative Assessment and Applying the Content across the Strands, Grade K-1

This academy will expand on previous content and allow participants to take a deeper look at two themes from the original Mathematics Achievement Academy -- formative assessment and content-area connections. Participants will explore six components of formative assessment and related implementation considerations. Through hands-on activities focusing on measurement and data, connections will be made to whole-number operations and fraction concepts. Support for diverse learners continues through grade-level mathematics, problem-solving experiences, and discourse strategies. The focus continues to be on tools and supports for improving overall mathematics instruction, student success on statewide assessments, and post-secondary readiness.

Register

7/10/2023 - 7/12/2023

2023 Mathematics Achievement Academy, 3rd Grade

Third-grade teachers will (1) examine TEKS-based learning progressions and critical checkpoints for student understanding and (2) experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability. Teachers will build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services. Structures that provide opportunities for meaningful practice and feedback will be explored. With hands-on activities focusing on grade-level TEKS, this academy is designed to strengthen teachers' knowledge of mathematics concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction, and support student success.

Register

7/12/2023 - 7/13/2023

Mathematics Achievement Academies: Formative Assessment and Applying the Content across the Strands, Grade 2

This academy will expand upon previous content and allow participants to take a deeper look at two themes from the original Mathematics Achievement Academy -- formative assessment and content-area connections. Participants will explore six components of formative assessment and related implementation considerations. Through hands-on activities focusing on measurement and data, connections will be made to whole-number operations and fraction concepts. Support for diverse learners continues through grade-level mathematics, problem-solving experiences, and discourse strategies. The focus continues to be on tools and supports for improving overall mathematics instruction, student success on statewide assessments, and post-secondary readiness.

Register

7/13/2023

RegXI Discovery Education - What's New and Exciting?! (Virtual)

Have you been a fan of Discovery Education since the days of United Streaming? We have, too, so we know how much Discovery Education has changed. This session is for current Discovery Education users who want to learn about ALL of the new features and resources, including ready-to-use activities, interactives, audio, text and constructed response tasks, instructional strategies, the Quiz feature, and much more!

Register

7/17/2023

Look Who’s Talking? Promoting Student Discourse in Elementary Math

This session will focus on rich math tasks that promote student discourse and allow teachers to experience such tasks to support their elementary mathematics classroom. Participants will engage in practices such as anticipating student responses and scripting purposeful questions to assess and advance students' mathematical thinking.

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7/17/2023 - 7/18/2023

Mathematics Achievement Academies: Formative Assessment and Applying the Content across the Strands, Grade 3

This academy will expand on previous content and allow participants to take a deeper look at two themes from the original Mathematics Achievement Academy -- formative assessment and content-area connections. Participants will explore six components of formative assessment and related implementation considerations. Through hands-on activities focusing on measurement and data, connections will be made to whole-number operations and fraction concepts. Support for diverse learners continues through grade-level mathematics, problem-solving experiences, and discourse strategies. The focus continues to be on tools and supports for improving overall mathematics instruction, student success on statewide assessments, and post-secondary readiness.

Register

7/18/2023

WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101 (virtual)

This virtual (Webex) session introduces participants to AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR. Participants will practice components of WICOR and will experience the focused note-taking process used in AVID.

How to Enroll in Vector for PD 

7/18/2023

WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101

This session introduces participants to AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR. Participants will practice components of WICOR and will experience the focused note-taking process used in AVID.

How to Enroll in Vector for PD 

7/19/2023

WICOR Summer Series: From Connection to Success: How Relationships Impact Learning

This session will illustrate the foundational power that relationships have over memory and resilient learning in order to show how grit, determination, and positive purpose arise from caring and committed relationships. In addition, it will explore how the neurochemistry of positive and challenging relationships increases memory and engagement with rigorous learning.

How to Enroll in Vector for PD 

7/24/2023 - 7/26/2023

2023 Mathematics Achievement Academy, 4th Grade

In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 4, participants will: - Examine the grade 4 TEKS based on learning progressions and critical checkpoints for understanding - Experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability - Build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and bi-literate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services Through hands-on activities focusing on grade 4 student expectations for whole number operations and fraction concepts, these trainings are designed to strengthen participants' knowledge of mathematics concepts and procedures, improve overall mathematics instruction, and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness.

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7/25/2023

Making the Most of Your Math Manipulatives

What do I do with all this stuff?! You may have thought this when trying to make sense of your math manipulatives. This six-hour professional development session will focus on making the most of math manipulatives in your classroom. Topics include the most common math manipulatives and how to use them, organization and storage of supplies, instructional design to fit different math topics, how to manage students best while using the manipulatives, and how to use manipulatives with increasing flexibility. Teachers will leave this session equipped to use manipulatives to their full potential.

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JUNE OFFERINGS

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Demystifying Word Problems: Numberless Word Problems

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will engage in interactive learning tasks using Desmos Classroom. Participants will build their capacity to facilitate the mathematics literacy routine Numberless Word Problems. This session will address methods and strategies to deliver Numberless Word Problems in grades 6-12.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Demystifying Word Problems: Real Problem Solving

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will focus on authentic strategies that students can use to tackle genuine problems. We will discuss the differences between math exercises and math problems and leverage a student's natural problem-solving skills to tackle these tasks.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Demystifying Word Problems: Slow Reveal Graphs

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will engage in interactive learning tasks using Desmos Classroom. Participants will build their capacity to facilitate the mathematics literacy routine, Slow Reveal Graph. This session will address methods and strategies to deliver Slow Reveal Graph in grades 6-12.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Math at your Fingertips: Algebra Tiles

In this self-paced asynchronous session, using the dynamic tool, Algebra Tiles, participants are going to discuss and use strategies for building Pre-Algebra and Algebra concepts concretely using skills from elementary.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Math at your Fingertips: Clothesline Math

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will engage in learning about Clothesline Math. Clothesline Math is a tactile way to represent a number line. Beyond sequencing numbers, this strategy can be used in a diverse and visual way to represent several mathematical skills.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Math at your Fingertips: Tactile Learning

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will learn the importance of Tactile Learning. Tactile Learning is a session based on the pedagogy and strategies of using manipulatives to create conceptual learning. By starting with concrete representations of mathematical concepts, participants can plan progressions for the student development of a concept and plan for formative checkpoints to determine successful learning.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Rookie School for Secondary Math: Math on a Dial

This self-paced asynchronous session will focus on using students' natural problem-solving skills and curiosity to tackle word problems from a different direction. By using Numberless Word Problems, Slow Reveal Graphs, and 3 Act Tasks, all students will be able access problems through their own skills and abilities.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Using the 5!: Notice/Wonder and Which One Doesn’t Belong

This self-paced asynchronous session will focus on the 5 Practices of Mathematical Discourse, which are a systematic way to craft math tasks to promote student learning through student discourse. Aimed at bringing a voice to all students, this session will allow participants to experience the parts of successful discourse strategies. This will leverage discourse as a driver for student success. Notice/Wonder and Which One Doesn't Belong? are math discourse activities that are low-floor/high-ceiling tasks aimed at getting all students into the conversation. Looking at each activity through the lens of 5 Practices of Mathematical Discourse, the participants will explore each activity as a student and as a teacher.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Math at your Fingertips: 2-Color Counters

This is a self-paced asynchronous session. Two-Color Counters are a tactile way to model integer operations. Building on the strategies from elementary grades, participants will use the tools to assist in building these concepts from the ground up.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: Demystifying Word Problems - Three-Reads Strategy

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will engage in interactive learning tasks using Desmos Classroom. Participants will build their capacity to facilitate the mathematics literacy routine Slow Reveal Graph. This session will address methods and strategies to deliver the Three-Reads strategy in grades six through 12.

Register

6/1/2023

Google Drive Organization (AM)

Google no longer provides unlimited free storage so GCISD will soon begin imposing storage restrictions on individual users. This workshop will focus on strategies for organizing and maintaining your Google Drive, Shared Drives, and email.

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6/1/2023

Google Drive Organization (PM)

Google no longer provides unlimited free storage so GCISD will soon begin imposing storage restrictions on individual users. This workshop will focus on strategies for organizing and maintaining your Google Drive, Shared Drives, and email.

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6/1/2023

WICOR Summer Series: Interactive Notebooks for ALL

This session explore the why and how of an Interactive Notebook (INB) as a tool for supporting students’ learning. Teachers will learn the process of setting up an entry in the notebook utilizing the model of right side for direct input and left side for processing output of each entry. Participants will engage in a variety of collaborative learning structures that can be applied when planning lessons utilizing INBs. This will allow their students to dive deeper into the content and take ownership of their learning

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6/1/2023

WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101

This session allows participants to explore and define AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR, as well as how they can support implementation of AVID in their role in a district. Participants will experience the focused note-taking process as a tool to process their learning throughout the module, using a graphic organizer or note-taking system of their choice. (Additional Information)

Contact Brandi Carey to register

6/6/2023

Canva Essentials Webinar

Learn the basics of Canva for Education and beyond including how to navigate the Canva homepage, exploring the template library, create folders, share activities, and provide real-time feedback. Participants will walk away with the knowledge of how to use Canva in the classroom.

Register

6/8/2023

WICOR Summer Series: Beyond Lecture: Strategies for Incorporating Effective Notetaking (virtual)

This virtual (Webex) session is designed to promote new thinking and structures for note-taking to increase the level of rigor in lessons. The application of structured note-taking processes will help to develop students' retention of content and increase overall student achievement.

Register

6/8/2023

WICOR Summer Series: Beyond Lecture: Strategies for Incorporating Effective Notetaking

This session is designed to promote new thinking and structures for note-taking to increase the level of rigor in lessons. The application of structured note-taking processes will help to develop students' retention of content and increase overall student achievement.

Register

6/9/2023

RegXI Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Because Smart Teachers Deserve Smart Tools (Virtual)

This session is designed for K-12 teachers who are looking for innovative and effective ways to engage their students and enhance their learning experiences. Whether you're an experienced educator who is tech-savvy or a teacher who is new to AI-powered tools, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for integrating ChatGPT into your teaching practice. Additionally, teachers who are interested in exploring new and cutting-edge educational technology, along with those who are committed to improving their students' learning outcomes, will find this session highly beneficial. By the end of the session, participants will have a deep understanding of the potential of ChatGPT in the classroom and the skills and knowledge to effectively integrate it into their teaching practices. They will leave with practical strategies for personalizing and differentiating learning as well as ideas for how to use ChatGPT to engage and inspire their students. This session provides an opportunity for teachers to revolutionize the way they teach and take their students' learning to the next level with the power of ChatGPT.

Register

6/9/2023

Virtual Rookie School for Secondary Math: Cool Math- Leveraging Math Technology to build Mastery

I don't remember using this! The tools of mathematics have changed. This virtual session will discuss the prominent math-specific technology platforms and the free resources that are available to support teachers. We will discuss the role of technology and how instruction needs to adapt to the new and exciting tools available.

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6/12/2023 - 6/14/2023

AVID Summer Institute

AVID Summer Institute is a 3-day, high-touch, interactive community experience featuring a rigorous curriculum that promotes student achievement at the highest levels and lays out a pathway to student success.

Contact Brandi Carey for registration information

6/12/2023

Middle Grade Math (MGM) Institute: A Deep Dive into Numbers and Operations

How mathematics is taught in middle grades greatly impacts students' understanding of mathematical concepts in later years and, therefore, requires meaningful and connected learning experiences. This five-part series will take participants into a deep dive into the standards for grades 6-8, looking at vertical alignment for overarching concepts within this grade band. Attendance to all sessions is not required. Participants can select those deep dives most critical for their classroom practices. Join us for this first session to explore concepts of numbers and operations as teachers support students by representing numbers in various forms and performing operations while solving problems and justifying solutions. Teachers come to learn at MGM Institute and leave equipped with routines, strategies, and resources that enable them to facilitate content that empowers middle-grade learners.

Register

6/13/2023

Math at your Fingertips-Tactile Learning for Grades 6-12

Tactile Learning is a session based on the pedagogy and strategies of using manipulatives to create conceptual learning. By starting with concrete representations of mathematical concepts, participants can plan progressions for the student development of a concept and plan for formative checkpoints to determine successful learning.

Register

6/20/2023

RegXI Discovery Education - Explore the Basics (Virtual)

If you are not using Discovery Education yet, register for this session NOW. You and your students are missing out on AMAZING digital resources and easy-to-use features. In this session, participants will learn how to: 1. Search and use filters to find the perfect resources for your lesson. 2. Save time by creating folders and curating resources for future use. 3. Increase student engagement and retention with more than 100 SOS instructional strategies, and more!

Register

6/20/2023

WICOR Summer Series: Collaborative Study Groups

In a Collaborative Study Group (CSG), students identify a specific question from a content area, collaborate to develop and deepen their understanding through Socratic inquiry, and apply their new learning in order to enhance classroom performance. Participants will experience CSGs by watching classroom applications and participating in a mock CSG before developing a personal implementation plan for their own classrooms.

Register

6/20/2023

Rookie School for Secondary Math: Talking Math

Using the definition of literacy, this session will focus on mathematical literacy and discourse. Rigorous routines like Which One Doesn't Belong?, Open Middle, and Notice and Wonder will build the foundation of student collaboration and communication in class

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6/20/2023

Getting the Most out of DESMOS- From Desmos Calculator to STAAR Test Model

What can the Desmos online graphing calculators really do? Applications like Desmos are dynamic platforms that allow and encourage student creativity in mathematics. In the morning, teachers will explore the features of the Desmos online calculator and the opportunities for exploration.

Register

6/21/2023

WICOR Summer Series: From Connection to Success: How Relationships Impact Learning

This session will illustrate the foundational power that relationships have over memory and resilient learning in order to show how grit, determination, and positive purpose arise from caring and committed relationships. In addition, it will explore how the neurochemistry of positive and challenging relationships increases memory and engagement with rigorous learning.

Register

6/23/2023

Virtual Rookie School for Secondary Math: Talking Math-Using Rigorous Tasks to Promote Math Discourse

Can we talk? Using the definition of literacy, this virtual session will focus on mathematical literacy and discourse. Rigorous routines like Which One Doesn't Belong?, Open Middle, and Notice and Wonder will build the foundation of student collaboration and communication in the classroom.

Register

6/27/2023 - 6/29/2023

RegXI All Systems Go: A Teaching and Learning Conference

Are you looking for a great way to grow as an educator while also getting your summer exchange credit hours? Then join us for our summer Teaching and Learning Conference where you will learn about accelerated instruction and support for all core content areas, including best practices in math, literacy, social studies, and science. We will also have learning experiences that incorporate digital learning, GT, and differentiation to support high-quality instruction for the success of all students. We will have a wide variety of sessions to choose from with various topics and strands. We have amazing keynote speakers lined up, so you don't want to miss it!

Day 1 Keynote: Todd Nesloney (Award-winning educator and best-selling author) Day 2 Keynote: Kim Bearden (Cofounder and director of the Ron Clark Academy) Day 3 Keynote: Gerry Brooks (Principal and public speaker)

Register

6/30/2023

Middle Grades Math (MGM) Institute: A Deep Dive into Proportionality

How mathematics is taught in the middle grades greatly impacts students' understanding of mathematical concepts in later years and, therefore, requires meaningful and connected learning experiences. This five-part series will take participants on a deep dive into the standards for grades 6-8, looking at vertical alignment for overarching concepts within this grade band. Attendance at all sessions is not required. Participants can select those deep dives most critical for their classroom practices. Join us for this session to explore supporting students with solving problems with proportional and non-proportional relationships, including but not limited to slope, dilations, functions, and probability. Teachers come to learn at MGM Institute and leave equipped with routines, strategies, and resources that enable them to facilitate content that empowers middle-grade learners.

Register

JULY OFFERINGS

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Demystifying Word Problems: Numberless Word Problems

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will engage in interactive learning tasks using Desmos Classroom. Participants will build their capacity to facilitate the mathematics literacy routine Numberless Word Problems. This session will address methods and strategies to deliver Numberless Word Problems in grades 6-12.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Demystifying Word Problems: Real Problem Solving

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will focus on authentic strategies that students can use to tackle genuine problems. We will discuss the differences between math exercises and math problems and leverage a student's natural problem-solving skills to tackle these tasks.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Demystifying Word Problems: Slow Reveal Graphs

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will engage in interactive learning tasks using Desmos Classroom. Participants will build their capacity to facilitate the mathematics literacy routine, Slow Reveal Graph. This session will address methods and strategies to deliver Slow Reveal Graph in grades 6-12.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Math at your Fingertips: Algebra Tiles

In this self-paced asynchronous session, using the dynamic tool, Algebra Tiles, participants are going to discuss and use strategies for building Pre-Algebra and Algebra concepts concretely using skills from elementary.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Math at your Fingertips: Clothesline Math

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will engage in learning about Clothesline Math. Clothesline Math is a tactile way to represent a number line. Beyond sequencing numbers, this strategy can be used in a diverse and visual way to represent several mathematical skills.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Math at your Fingertips: Tactile Learning

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will learn the importance of Tactile Learning. Tactile Learning is a session based on the pedagogy and strategies of using manipulatives to create conceptual learning. By starting with concrete representations of mathematical concepts, participants can plan progressions for the student development of a concept and plan for formative checkpoints to determine successful learning.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Rookie School for Secondary Math: Math on a Dial

This self-paced asynchronous session will focus on using students' natural problem-solving skills and curiosity to tackle word problems from a different direction. By using Numberless Word Problems, Slow Reveal Graphs, and 3 Act Tasks, all students will be able access problems through their own skills and abilities.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Using the 5!: Notice/Wonder and Which One Doesn’t Belong

This self-paced asynchronous session will focus on the 5 Practices of Mathematical Discourse, which are a systematic way to craft math tasks to promote student learning through student discourse. Aimed at bringing a voice to all students, this session will allow participants to experience the parts of successful discourse strategies. This will leverage discourse as a driver for student success. Notice/Wonder and Which One Doesn't Belong? are math discourse activities that are low-floor/high-ceiling tasks aimed at getting all students into the conversation. Looking at each activity through the lens of 5 Practices of Mathematical Discourse, the participants will explore each activity as a student and as a teacher.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: 6-12 Math at your Fingertips: 2-Color Counters

This is a self-paced asynchronous session. Two-Color Counters are a tactile way to model integer operations. Building on the strategies from elementary grades, participants will use the tools to assist in building these concepts from the ground up.

Register

5/30/2023 - 7/31/2023

R-1-1 Math Now: Demystifying Word Problems - Three-Reads Strategy

In this self-paced asynchronous session, participants will engage in interactive learning tasks using Desmos Classroom. Participants will build their capacity to facilitate the mathematics literacy routine Slow Reveal Graph. This session will address methods and strategies to deliver the Three-Reads strategy in grades six through 12.

Register

7/10/2023

Middle Grade Math (MGM) Institute: A Deep Dive into Expressions, Equations, and Relationships

How mathematics is taught in the middle grades greatly impacts students' understanding of mathematical concepts in later years and, therefore, requires meaningful and connected learning experiences. This five-part series will take participants along for a deep dive into the standards for grades 6-8, looking at vertical alignment for overarching concepts within this grade band. Attendance at all sessions is not required. Participants can select those most critical for their classroom practices. Join us for this session to explore using multiple representations to describe relationships, represent linear relationships, and use equations and inequalities to represent and solve problems (including geometric formulas). Teachers will learn at MGM Institute and leave equipped with routines, strategies, and resources that enable them to facilitate content that empowers middle-grade learners.

Register

7/11/2023

RegXI Empowering Critical Thinkers across Secondary Classrooms

Critical thinking is an essential skill, permeating all aspects of life and literacy. What does critical thinking look like in secondary classrooms? How do the skills students learn in the classroom empower them to imagine effective solutions for everyday challenges? Join us as we explore the benefits of creating critical thinkers across contents in secondary classrooms. Participants will leave the session with resources and strategies to implement in their classrooms.

Register

7/13/2023

RegXI Discovery Education - What's New and Exciting?! (Virtual)

Have you been a fan of Discovery Education since the days of United Streaming? We have, too, so we know how much Discovery Education has changed. This session is for current Discovery Education users who want to learn about ALL of the new features and resources, including ready-to-use activities, interactives, audio, text and constructed response tasks, instructional strategies, the Quiz feature, and much more!

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7/14/2023

Virtual Rookie School for Secondary Math: A Standard Way - Diving into the TEKS

Precisely what are students supposed to know? This virtual session will dive into the structure and development of the secondary Math TEKS. It will investigate vertical alignment and components of Knowledge Statements and Student Expectations.

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7/17/2023

Look Who’s Talking? Promoting Student Discourse in Secondary Math

This session will focus on rich math tasks that promote student discourse and allow teachers to experience such tasks to support their secondary mathematics classroom. Participants will engage in practices such as anticipating student responses and scripting purposeful questions to assess and advance students' mathematical thinking.

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7/18/2023

WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101 (virtual)

This virtual (Webex) session introduces participants to AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR. Participants will practice components of WICOR and will experience the focused note-taking process used in AVID.

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7/18/2023

WICOR Summer Series: AVID 101

This session introduces participants to AVID, the AVID College and Career Readiness System, and WICOR. Participants will practice components of WICOR and will experience the focused note-taking process used in AVID.

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7/19/2023

WICOR Summer Series: From Connection to Success: How Relationships Impact Learning

This session will illustrate the foundational power that relationships have over memory and resilient learning in order to show how grit, determination, and positive purpose arise from caring and committed relationships. In addition, it will explore how the neurochemistry of positive and challenging relationships increases memory and engagement with rigorous learning.

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7/21/2023

What’s NOT Wrong with Mistakes: Using Error in Secondary Math

What is the role of a mistake in your class? This session will focus on the importance of mistakes in the conceptual development of students in math. We will discuss resources, best practices, and activities that feature students leveraging their mistakes into learning.

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7/25/2023

Making the Most of Your Math Manipulatives

What do I do with all this stuff?! You may have thought this when trying to make sense of your math manipulatives. This six-hour professional development session will focus on making the most of math manipulatives in your classroom. Topics include the most common math manipulatives and how to use them, organization and storage of supplies, instructional design to fit different math topics, how to manage students best while using the manipulatives, and how to use manipulatives with increasing flexibility. Teachers will leave this session equipped to use manipulatives to their full potential.

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7/26/2023

Math on a Dial - Using Math Mysteries to Drive Engagement in Secondary Mathematics

This session will focus on using the students' natural problem-solving skills and curiosity to tackle word problems from a different direction. By using Numberless Word Problems, Numberless Graphs, and 3 Act Tasks, all students will be able to access problems through their own skills and abilities.

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7/26/2023

Using the 5 Practices for Math Discourse in Secondary Mathematics

The 5 Practices of Mathematical Discourse are a systematic way to craft math tasks to promote student learning through student discourse. Aimed at bringing a voice to all students, this session will allow participants to experience the parts of successful discourse strategies. This will leverage Notice/Wonder, Which One Doesn't Belong?, and Same and Different as drivers for student success. Looking at each activity through the lens of 5 Practices of Mathematical Discourse, the participants will explore each activity as a student and as a teacher.

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7/28/2023

Virtual Rookie School for Secondary Math: Math on a Dial

This virtual session will focus on using the student's natural problem-solving skills and curiosity to tackle word problems from a different direction. By using Numberless Word Problems, Numberless Graphs, and Three-Act Tasks, all students will be able to access problems through their own skills and abilities. This session will promote solving problems through inquiry and collaboration.

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7/31/2023

Getting the Most out of DESMOS - From Desmos Calculator to STAAR New Item Types

What can the Desmos online graphing calculators really do? Applications like Desmos are dynamic platforms that allow and encourage student creativity in mathematics. In the morning, teachers will explore the features of the Desmos online calculator and the opportunities for exploration. In the afternoon, participants will explore New STAAR Item Type templates and create new items to use in the new year.

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