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  • Achieve the Core--Aligned Blog Ideas for this coming school year

    08/10/2020 2:14 PM | Anonymous


    Distance Learning with Intention and Purpose

    Ideas for engaging and connecting students during distance learning

    Digital Coaching Menus Bring the Professional Learning Principles To Life

    Designing effective coaching sessions that reflect teacher needs

    Refocusing on Your Learners

    5 ideas to create a student-centered classroom

    Growing Your Craft, Virtually!

    Achieve the Core’s webinars can help your K-12 staff grow and reflect!

    Immersing in Vocabulary

    How to develop vocabulary in an effective and meaningful way

    Amplifying Student Voices During Distance Learning

    Using asynchronous tools to create a math share-out for the kindergarten classroom
    Visit The Aligned Blog For More

  • Free Math Education Webinars Next Week

    07/31/2020 2:03 PM | Anonymous

    Next Week's Free Webinars in 100 Days of Professional Learning

     

    The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has three more free, live 60-minute webinars next week in 100 Days of Professional Learning. Scroll down for information or visit nctm.org/100 to view the schedule, to register, and to access free recordings of completed webinars.

    • Webinars take place on 100 selected day between April and October 2020.
    • Speakers and topics are geared to meet all grade bands and interests. 
    • Webinars are led by selected speakers from the NCTM Centennial Annual Meeting & Exposition program that was to take place in Chicago.
    • All webinars are recorded and made available the next day atnctm.org/100.
    • You do not have to be a NCTM member to register for a free webinar or view a free recording.

     

    Free, Live Webinars Next Week

    Learn more and register for these and other free webinars at nctm.org/100 

     

    What Math Do Elementary Math Teachers Really Need to Know? (General Interest) | August 3, 2020 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speaker: Marian Small 

    Mathematical Discourse: Talk Is Only Part of the Equation (Grades 6–8) | August 4, 2020 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speaker: Gladis Kersaint

    The Power of Voice: How to Empower and Engage Students (and Still Meet Our Goals!) (Grades 8–10) | August 5, 2020 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speaker: Joleigh Honey and Dewey Gottlieb

    Empowering, Encouraging, and Supporting Teachers to Present at NCTM Conferences (General Interest) | August 6, 2020 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speaker: Fred Dillon, Jennifer Outzs, Mario Martinez, and Latrenda Knighten

     

    Bookmark nctm.org/100 to register for upcoming free webinars and to access free recordings of completed webinars

     

    Download the NCTM Publications 2020 catalog. Learn about peer-reviewed publications, designed for administrators, principals, teachers, math coaches, teacher educators, and more. Check out our books High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice and Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice: Conversations with Educators.

     

    Forward this to math educators who might be interested in these webinars and other free NCTM resources, including a free trial NCTM membership. Thank you! 

     

     #NCTM100

  • RESC Alliance Virtual Learning Institute Digital Library

    07/30/2020 2:44 PM | Anonymous


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  • Next Week's Free Webinars in 100 Days of Professional Learning

    07/24/2020 2:16 PM | Anonymous

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    Next Week's Free Webinars in 100 Days of Professional Learning

     

    The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has three more free, live 60-minute webinars next week in 100 Days of Professional Learning. Scroll down for information or visit nctm.org/100 to view the schedule, to register, and to access free recordings of completed webinars.

    • Webinars take place on 100 selected day between April and October 2020.
    • Speakers and topics are geared to meet all grade bands and interests. 
    • Webinars are led by selected speakers from the NCTM Centennial Annual Meeting & Exposition program that was to take place in Chicago.
    • All webinars are recorded and made available the next day atnctm.org/100.
    • You do not have to be a NCTM member to register for a free webinar or view a free recording.

     

    Free, Live Webinars Next Week

    Learn more and register for these and other free webinars at nctm.org/100 

     

    What Should Math Learning Look Like When We Get Back to School? (General Interest) | July 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speaker: Kevin Dykema, Fawn Nguyen, Theresa Wills, Zak Champagne, Shawn Towle, and Michelle Berry | 

    Understanding the Mental Toll: Signals and Strategies for Supporting Our Teachers and Students (General Interest) | July 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speakers: Kevin Dykema, Fawn Nguyen, Esther Song, Naomi Jessup, and Hilary Kreisberg

    Mathematics Leadership in Times of Unprecedented Change: Catalyzing, Building, and Sustaining Positive Change (Mathematics Education Leaders) | July 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speakers: Nevels Nevels, Lorie Huff, David Martin, and Trena Wilkerson

    Opportunities and Challenges at District and School Levels: Making Back to School and Teaching Mathematics Work for All Students and Teachers (Administrators) | July 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speakers: Gary Martin, Barb Dougherty, Robert Berry, Cathy Martin, Christina Lincoln-Moore, and Darwin Mills

     

    Bookmark nctm.org/100 to register for upcoming free webinars and to access free recordings of completed webinars

     

    Download the NCTM Publications 2020 catalog. Learn about peer-reviewed publications, designed for administrators, principals, teachers, math coaches, teacher educators, and more. Check out our books High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice and Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice: Conversations with Educators.

     

    Forward this to math educators who might be interested in these webinars and other free NCTM resources, including a free trial NCTM membership. Thank you! 

     

     #NCTM100
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  • Free Math Education Webinars This Week

    07/20/2020 8:22 AM | Anonymous

    View the web or mobile versions. 

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    Next Week's Free Webinars in 100 Days of Professional Learning

     

    The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has three more free, live 60-minute webinars next week in 100 Days of Professional Learning. Scroll down for information or visit nctm.org/100 to view the schedule, to register, and to access free recordings of completed webinars.

    • Webinars take place on 100 selected day between April and October 2020.
    • Speakers and topics are geared to meet all grade bands and interests. 
    • Webinars are led by selected speakers from the NCTM Centennial Annual Meeting & Exposition program that was to take place in Chicago.
    • All webinars are recorded and made available the next day atnctm.org/100.
    • You do not have to be a NCTM member to register for a free webinar or view a free recording.

     

    Free, Live Webinars Next Week

    Learn more and register for these and other free webinars at nctm.org/100 

     

    Making Fractions Fun! It is Possible! (Grades 3–7) | July 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speaker: Jennifer Wilson | Registration is full for this session. A recording of the webinar will be available the next day.

    Kandinsky, Klee & Mondrian: Using Abstract Art to Teach Geometric Concepts & Fractions (Grades 6–8) | July 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speakers: Kristina Barnaby

    All Are Invited! Creating a Culture of Learning for Each and Every Student (Grades 8–10) | July 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speakers: Jacqui Lehmkuhl

    How to Help Students Become Problem Solvers, Not Math Robots (Grades 6–12) | July 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speakers: Robert Kaplinsky | Registration is full for this session. A recording of the webinar will be available the next day.

     

    Bookmark nctm.org/100 to register for upcoming free webinars and to access free recordings of completed webinars

     

    Download the NCTM Publications 2020 catalog. Learn about peer-reviewed publications, designed for administrators, principals, teachers, math coaches, teacher educators, and more. Check out our books High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice and Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice: Conversations with Educators.

     

    Forward this to math educators who might be interested in these webinars and other free NCTM resources, including a free trial NCTM membership. Thank you! 

     

     #NCTM100

  • CS Professional Learning

    07/20/2020 8:22 AM | Anonymous

    Sacred Heart University, the Code.org regional partner, is offering VIRTUAL Code.org Professional Development for K-5 teachers this summer. This includes both the Introductory Computer Science Fundamentals and the NEW Deep Dive workshop for elementary teachers who already have some experience with Code.org's Computer Science Fundamentals curriculum. Flyer attached. 


    As teachers and schools consider how to adapt their STEM and Technology programs to new arrangements in this time of COVID-19, Code.org is here to help. Computer Science Fundamentals is a free, cloud-based, K-5 computer science curriculum that can run on any device (tablets, netbooks, laptops, etc) and requires no special physical equipment. There are suitable curriculum entry points for a wide range of grade levels and previous experience. 

    You will be amazed at what your students can accomplish and how engaged they will be in solving problems and expressing themselves through computer science! 

    Registrations are currently being accepted for these FREE one-day VIRTUAL workshops: 

    Friday July 24th- Deep Dive
    Chinma Uche & Heather Sutkowski
    https://studio.code.org/pd/workshops/9053/enroll

    Monday July 27th - Intro
    Chinma Uche & Heather Sutkowski
    https://studio.code.org/pd/workshops/9054/enroll

    Tuesday August 4th - Intro
    Michele Cislo & Michelle Hannon
    https://studio.code.org/pd/workshops/9067/enroll

  • New Summer Challenges CSDE

    07/20/2020 8:22 AM | Anonymous

    This summer the Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to providing a variety of summer learning challenges to keep students engaged and excited.  Three additional challenges have been launched and there is at least one more to come.  Check out the latest at https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Academic-Office/CT-Learning-Hub/Summer-Learning-Hub

  • Next Week's Free Math Education Webinars

    06/26/2020 3:47 PM | Anonymous


    Next Week's Free Webinars in 100 Days of Professional Learning

     

    The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has three more free, live 60-minute webinars next week in 100 Days of Professional Learning. Scroll down for information or visit nctm.org/100 to view the schedule, to register, and to access free recordings of completed webinars.

    • Webinars take place on 100 selected day between April and October 2020.
    • Speakers and topics are geared to meet all grade bands and interests. 
    • Webinars are led by selected speakers from the NCTM Centennial Annual Meeting & Exposition program that was to take place in Chicago.
    • All webinars are recorded and made available the next day atnctm.org/100.
    • You do not have to be a NCTM member to register for a free webinar or view a free recording.

     

    Free, Live Webinars Next Week

    Learn more and register for these and other free webinars at nctm.org/100 

     

    Playing with Mathematical Ideas (PK–Grade 2) | June 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speaker: Janice Novakowski | Registration is full for this session. A recording of the webinar will be available the next day.

    Developing Powerful Creators of Mathematics through Rich Argumentation Discourse (Grades 6–8) | June 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speakers: Jennifer Knudsen, Teresa Lara-Meloy, and Harriette Stevens

    Making Math Culturally Relevant Through Experiential Learning (Grades 10–12) | July 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT | Speakers: Breedeen Pickford-Murray and Kevin Davis

     

    Bookmark nctm.org/100 to register for upcoming free webinars and to access free recordings of completed webinars

     

    Download the NCTM Publications 2020 catalog. Learn about peer-reviewed publications, designed for administrators, principals, teachers, math coaches, teacher educators, and more. Check out our books High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice and Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice: Conversations with Educators.

     

    Forward this to math educators who might be interested in these webinars and other free NCTM resources, including a free trial NCTM membership. Thank you! 

     

     #NCTM100
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  • Math Teachers’ Circle 4 Social Justice

    06/17/2020 4:17 PM | Anonymous

    Please see the attached flyer announcing a new professional development group based in Connecticut, Math Teachers’ Circle 4 Social Justice. MTC4SJ is part of the national Math Teachers' Circles network. Our goal is to provide a platform for math teachers to engage in problem solving that displays the power of mathematics in promoting critical conversations.

     

    If you or your colleagues are interested, please visit our website and fill out our registration and interest form. This summer we will host two virtual workshops. If you cannot make our summer workshops, but would like information on future events, please fill out the form as well.

     

    Please share with colleagues and contact us with any questions!

    Email: mtc4socialjustice@gmail.com

  • Covid-19 Resources from the State

    04/15/2020 11:51 AM | Anonymous

    The Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to supporting districts during Covid-19.  There have been three volumes of resources.  The latest resource is around student data privacy, grading practices, assessment, professional learning, and additional content resources to support remote learning.  Please access these resources at https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/COVID19/COVID-19-Resources-for-Families-and-Educators 

The ATOMIC Mission is to ensure that every Connecticut student receives world-class education in mathematics by providing vision, leadership and support to the K-16 mathematics community and by providing every teacher of mathematics the opportunity to grow professionally.

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