Professional Learning Opportunities

How can we design math lessons that foster deep, meaningful thinking? In this interactive professional learning experience, we'll dive into the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) to explore their impact on student learning. You'll gain a deeper understanding of these essential practices and apply them to refine or create lessons that promote mathematical reasoning, discourse, and sense-making. Walk away with practical strategies and ready-to-use lesson ideas that empower students to think and reason like mathematicians! This blended learning experience includes a 3-hour synchronous virtual workshop with a 3-hour asynchronous component for reflection and lesson application. By the end of the session, participants will: * Examine the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) to understand their role in deepening student learning. * Apply the Standards for Mathematical Practice to refine or develop lessons that promote deeper learning. Dates and Time Commitment: Approximately 6 Hours Virtual Synchronous: June 24, 2025; Zoom 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Asynchronous Work due in two parts: 1. June 26, 2025 which includes learning and application 2. June 30, 2025 which includes gallery walk, reflection, and feedback **Fully funded by PDE Accelerated Learning

Are you ready to move beyond delivering content to designing powerful learning experiences? This workshop explores how to shift from traditional math instruction to a learner-centered approach that deepens understanding and engagement. Drawing inspiration from Jason Kennedy's Let's Stop Teaching and Start Designing Learning, we will examine how lesson openings and closings play a critical role in shaping deep mathematical learning. Participants will also explore NCTM's Effective Math Teaching Practices and apply these principles to enhance their instructional design. This blended learning experience includes a 3-hour synchronous virtual workshop with a 3-hour asynchronous component for reflection and lesson application. By the end of the session, participants will: * Identify key differences between teaching mathematics and designing learning experiences. * Explore strategies for effective lesson openings and closings * Explore NCTM's Effective Math Teaching Practices. * Apply session learning to improve upon lesson design for the upcoming school year Dates and Time Commitment: Approximately 6 Hours Virtual Synchronous: August 5th on zoom 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Asynchronous Work due in two parts: 1. August 7, 2025 which includes learning and application 2. August 11, 2025 which includes gallery walk, reflection, and feedback **Fully funded by PDE Accelerated Learning

This interactive two-day workshop is designed for educators teaching grades 3-8 and Algebra 1 who want to enhance their skills in developing, scoring, and analyzing open-ended questions. Participants will gain the tools to align open-ended questions with standards, develop effective rubrics, and incorporate the Standards of Mathematical Practice into student questioning techniques. Day 1: Participants will explore the criteria for writing open-ended questions, develop aligned rubrics, and engage in the writing process to create high-quality questions tailored to their students' needs. Day 2: After administering their questions to students, participants will analyze the responses, apply scoring rubrics, and reflect on insights gained from the process to inform their instruction. By the end of the workshop, participants will: *Understand the criteria for writing effective open-ended questions. *Develop and refine rubrics aligned with standards and Eligible Content. *Apply the scoring process to evaluate open-ended questions accurately. *Establish a systematic approach for crafting open-ended questions. *Integrate the Standards of Mathematical Practice into questioning techniques. Location: The Conference and Training Center at the IU13, 1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601 Lunch on your own