Day 3

Dr Michele Douglas

Problem Solving:  The Application of Number Sense

Day 2 for either Number Sense  gr k-2  (June 11) or  Number Sense gr 3-5  (June 12) as a UMW class for credit*(1)

 Attendees can participate in this 1 day even if they have not attended either of the previous days for OPI renewal credits (6).

• Focused on K – 5 problem solving standards

• Objectives of this day includes:

  • Build understanding of the difference between problem types and problem structures.

  • Use various strategies to solve problems.

  • Understand the 3-Read Strategy and how to use it to support problem solving.

  • Strategies to support students solving mult-step problems using all operations. 

• Participants learn to help students develop and apply conceptual knowledge, foster meaningful classroom discussions, become proficient problem solvers, and become a better consumer of classroom instructional materials. 

Dr Eliza Sorte Thomas

Using Math Literature Throughout the Year 

Attendees can attend this day if they choose for OPI Renewal credits (6).

Grades k-8 

This session will give you practical ways to incorporate children's literature into your K-8 Math class. Ideas will be shared and participants will be asked to create samples for several of the ideas throughout the session. Come enjoy some children's literature, Math, creativity, and inspiration! Leave with ideas ready to pull out throughout the year. 

Objective(s):

• Learn about how to use children’s literature to launch activities and/or journal responses to elicit math understanding & critical thinking.

• Consider a few concrete activities that can lead to journal responses and critical thinking.

• Brainstorm for implementation using suggestions or ideas of your own.

Stephanie Lester

AI - Work Smarter Not Harder

Empowering Educators: Exploring the Potential of AI in and out of the Classroom

Attendees can attend this day if they choose for OPI Renewal credits (6).

PLEASE BRING A LAPTOP COMPUTER FOR FULL PARTICIAPTION

All teachers, administrators – K-12

Comprehensive training session designed to equip educators with the knowledge & skills needed to harness the power of

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Gain an understanding of what AI can do to enhance personalized

learning, improve student outcomes, and streamline administrative tasks. Explore real-world case studies, practical strategies for integrating AI, & platforms in the classroom. Discuss challenges associated with AI in the  classroom, learn practical strategies to navigate these hurdles.  Unlock the transformative potential of AI in education!

Note:

This training is customizable according to the needs of the

educators. 

Wayne Callender

Social Emotional & Behavioral Supports & Interventions

Attendees can attend this day if they choose for OPI Renewal credits (6).

grades k-12 

This training is designed for educators & schools interested in developing efficient, positive protocols for addressing the needs of students with social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.

FOCUS AREAS:

·        Social, emotional, and behavioral pathways linking evidence based interventions to specific student needs

·        A plan for screening, internalizing, and externalizing behaviors

·        Tier 1 – school-wide and classroom management

·        Tier 2 – definition and interventions

·        Tier 3 – definition and interventions

·        Using Response to Intervention for identifying Tier 4 (when necessary)

Tanya Peshovich

The Magic of Words: Instruction to Boost Student Vocabulary 

Attendees can attend this day if they choose for OPI Renewal credits (6).

Grades  K-12

Academic vocabulary is one of the biggest predictors of scholastic achievement, yet educators face the challenge of profound differences in vocabulary knowledge among the students they teach, especially in the midst of pandemic learning loss.

This session will focus on easy-to-plan, high-impact strategies that can be used in grades K-12 to strengthen vocabulary instruction and student learning in any content area or discipline. Educators will walk away armed with strategies to

increase student vocabulary size and learning of course content—a win-win for students and teachers alike!