Professional Learning Webinars

Virtual Talk Moves

with Dr. Nancy Anderson and Le'Vada Gray

For Teachers

Research says that discussion in mathematics classrooms is beneficial to developing deep meaning and true learning. What does that look like in a virtual environment? Talk Moves and Good Questions author Dr. Nancy Anderson and Director of Professional Learning Le’Vada Gray will share on how to embed this valuable process into any classroom environment.

Talk Moves Strategies

Lead the Way to Meaningful Mathematics Learning in Any Modality

with Brenda Konicke and Dr. Stephan Knobloch

For Education Leaders

Instructional leaders play a critical role in ensuring teachers are prepared for the unpredictable learning environments that lie ahead. Now more than ever, leaders and teachers are challenged with providing meaningful and purposeful mathematics instruction. Join us as we delve into the structures and strategies that support teachers in building skill and confidence in planning for and delivering effective online mathematics instruction no matter what math program and resources used.

Math-Positive Mindsets for Families and Caregivers

with Dr. Carrie Cutler

For Education Leaders

School to Home Connections are more important than ever this year. Join Math-Positive Mindsets author Dr. Carrie Cutler and Sr. Instructional Designer Amy Mayfield to learn strategies and practical suggestions to support families and caregivers in promoting Math-Positive Mindsets in all students.

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Bridging the Gap in Mathematics

with Nikki La Londe

For Education Leaders

Mathematics is expected to be the subject most impacted by COVID-19. This session will focus on bridging the equity and instructional gaps as well as identifying standards that should be prioritized when students return to school.

Transitioning from Assigning Work to Effective, Engaging Teaching and Learning

with Nikki La Londe

How do we move from just assigning learning tasks to facilitating purposeful and intentional teaching and learning in a hybrid or remote learning environment? Join us for this webinar as we discuss strategies teachers can implement to engage students in meaningful learning across digital and non-digital pathways.

"Take Heart" with your Return to Learn: Fostering a Safe and Responsive Learning Environment

with Lynn Walters

When it comes to gearing up for the return to school, what keeps you up at night? Navigating the return to school, no matter the modality of instruction, begins by establishing a safe and responsive learning environment for teacher and students. Together, we will explore social and emotional competencies and collectively attend to the social-emotional well-being of teachers, students, and their families.

Planning for Effective Remote Learning K-5

Math Solutions and Literacy Solutions Experts

Strategies for planning effective remote learning experiences for grades K-5. Watch the recording for  advice on how to:

• Determine realistic and manageable learning goals
• Build from your expertise
• Consider levels of family involvement
• Offer tasks that spark students’ interests
• Balance digital and non-digital learning
• Provide flexible options through playlists, menus, or choice boards
• Create an optional schedule or task organizer

Planning for Effective Remote Learning grades 6-12

Math Solutions and Literacy Solutions Experts

Strategies for planning effective remote learning experiences for grades 6-12. Watch the recording for  advice on how to:

• Determine realistic and manageable learning goals
• Build from your expertise
• Consider levels of family involvement
• Offer tasks that spark students’ interests
• Balance digital and non-digital learning
• Provide flexible options through playlists, menus, or choice boards
• Create an optional schedule or task organizer

Problem-Solving: Developing Disposition, Competence, and Confidence

with Jon Piraino and Nicole Bridge

Both task selection and lesson facilitation promote a positive disposition in all students toward mathematics, competence in doing mathematics, and feelings of confidence in their ability to do mathematics. In this webinar, participants experience firsthand an example of a task that is rigorous yet accessible to all students.

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Math Workshop

with Jennifer Lempp

Learn WHY Math Workshop is a valuable model for instruction and HOW to establish routines and procedures that help get differentiated guided groups and learning stations up and running. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the different structures within Math Workshop and be able to see how it all fits into your K-5 classroom.

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Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

with Dr. Sarah Brewer and Lisa Bush

In this webinar, you’ll explore Claims-Evidence-Reasoning-Rebuttal process and how it ties into the Three Dimensions of Learning. Take part in several interactive activities to deepen student understanding in multiple curricular areas.

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Strategies for Supporting Fraction Sense

with Brenda Konicke and Dr. Monica Kendall

In this webinar, you’ll build understanding of fractions as numbers and connections between whole number knowledge and fraction knowledge.

Making Sense of Math: Reasoning and Discourse

with Dr. Matt Larson and Jennifer Lenhardt

Mathematically proficient students make sense of problems, reason abstractly and quantitatively, and are able to explain and justify mathematical ideas and arguments with precise mathematical language. During this webinar, participants will focus on strategies to engage students in mathematical reasoning and discussions to communicate their reasoning.

Handout: Good Tasks and Types of Questions

Supporting Students who Struggle with Math

with Nikki Lalonde and Jennifer Lenhardt

In this webinar, participants will hear focus on understanding and supporting children who struggle with mathematics. The struggles that children encounter may be the result of cognitive learning challenges, background and experience, or previous instruction. Examine and determine strategies to use for your students who struggle with mathematics.

Handout: Using Questioning Guides

Phenomenon-Based Learning

with Lisa Bush and Dr. Sarah Brewer

Take part in learning experiences that introduce and explore the practice of phenomenon-based learning. Learn how to engage and challenge student concept development in this webinar.

Growing a Child's Mind without Losing Yours

with Dr. Carrie Cutler and Amy Mayfield

In this webinar, we’ll talk about how parents can help develop positive math mindsets and how you can support them!

Turning Teaching Upside-Down to Help Students Develop Mathematical Practices

with Dr. Cathy Seeley

What if we start a lesson with a good problem before we show students how to solve it? Let’s take a look at turning our teaching upside down, starting with a rich task and using NCTM’s Effective Teaching Practices to create classrooms rich in student thinking and discussion that leads to learning.

Dr. Seeley’s Messages:

Faster Isn’t Smarter

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Smarter Than We Think

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From Great Teachers to Great Coaches

with Mary Mitchell and Dr. Sue Chapman

In this webinar, we’ll discuss the qualities of a great coach. Let’s talk about how we prepare great teachers to effective coaches. We’ll look at some of the qualities of a great coach and a process for developing their expertise as they work with teachers.

STEM Round Table

facilitated by Sarah Brewer

Math Solutions has gathered four STEM experts to help you think about improving student learning in STEM education. You’ll hear many perspectives on STEM and focus on STEM in the classroom, how science education has evolved, the future of science education, and the inclusion of technology and mathematics in STEM education.

The "M" in STEM

with Dr. Sarah Brewer and Nikki LaLonde

When you think of STEM education chances are you separate the M from STEM. The truth is, math education is STEM education. Teaching mathematics well is an important component of a comprehensive STEM program. Together we’ll explore the mathematics that students learn in school and the important content and thinking that can be used as tools for tackling integrative STEM problems.

Number Talks

with Lisa Bush and Le'Vada Gray

Number Talks offer a structured way for students to build their mental math muscles. Students develop number sense, flexible thinking, and visualization skills. Number Talks help students become fluent with calculations and support them with problem solving. Together we’ll consider how to get the most from this engaging and easy to implement practice in any classroom

Differentiate Instruction with Math Workshop

with Jennifer Lempp and Brenda Konicke

Learn WHY Math Workshop is a valuable model for instruction and HOW to establish routines and procedures that help get differentiated guided groups and learning stations up and running. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the different structures within Math Workshop and be able to see how it all fits into your K-5 math class.

Setting Goals for Your Math Classroom

with Mary Mitchell and Sue Chapman

Learn how to maximize student learning while strengthening your instructional craft using our Instructional Practices Inventory, a goalsetting tool that is based on the belief that ALL students are capable of learning high-level mathematics. Take action on your mathematical teaching practices and grow your students into mathematicians.

Supporting English Learners in Math

with Rusty Bresser and Meghan Toshner

English learners face unique language challenges that affect their ability to actively engage in and make sense of mathematics. By planning and implementing language-rich lessons, all students, especially those learning English as a second language can overcome the challenges they face in math class. Hear the current research and explore effective strategies for facilitating understanding and the use the language in mathematics.

Make Math Class Work for All Students

with Dr. Matt Larson and Jennifer Lenhardt

In order to improve the mathematics learning of students and simultaneously close learning differentials, we must overcome the obstacles that have traditionally stood in the way of mathematics working for each and every student. Examine six principles of effective mathematics programs and look at action steps necessary to overcome these obstacles.