Workshops

The most frequent professional development requests we receive are for in-service, ranging from a single day to periodic consultation throughout the school year.  However, to better ensure sustainability of reform initiatives, we recommend long-range plans of ongoing embedded staff development.  In addition, we suggest that these plans include the entire team – not only classroom teachers, but also paraprofessionals and administrators as well.

Topics for workshops vary according to the needs of the sponsoring school or district.  We will work with you to develop a plan that best reflects your goals.  Topics most frequently asked for include:

• Implementing problem solving and performance-based assessment within the classroom, across the school, and throughout the district

• Enhancing understanding of math content (for example, how the algebra strand builds across K-8) and the link to state math standards

• Addressing number sense and operations

• Using manipulatives effectively to reinforce conceptual understanding

• Differentiating math instruction

• Adopting standards-based math programs – strategies for success

• Building home/school partnerships through organizing Family Math and Family Science

• Strengthening collaborative learning communities

• Building capacity for leadership – training the trainers

See Sample Topics and Institutes for a closer look into some of our offerings.