Do rational functions make your students irrational? This interactive session will explore strategies to help students move beyond rote memorization of rules and develop a deeper conceptual understanding of the behavior of rational functions by connecting representations. We will share lessons and instructional resources from the newly released Precalculus materials that are designed to promote sense-making so that rational functions are less daunting and more accessible for all learners.
What does a strong Bookworms Differentiated Instruction (DI) Block actually look like in practice? In this session, participants will explore the key look-fors that make DI Block effective, including clear routines, purposeful grouping, responsive instruction, and meaningful student engagement. Educators will examine how the block can be structured to meet diverse learner needs while remaining aligned with the curriculum goals. Participants will leave with practical guidance for strengthening implementation and identifying high-quality DI instruction.
Ready to strengthen classroom community from day one? In this session, educators will step into the role of learners to experience EL Education engagement protocols firsthand. Participants will explore practical routines that promote belonging, collaboration, and joyful participation, then practice adapting those strategies for their own classrooms. You’ll leave with usable ideas and a personalized plan for launching an inclusive learning environment where all students can engage and thrive.
A humanizing classroom creates space for students to see themselves in the learning, bring their lived experiences into the work, and engage in ways that feel meaningful and affirming. Together, we’ll consider what it takes to build classrooms that center identity, belonging, and deep engagement. Teachers, coaches, and leaders will come away with practical ideas for creating learning experiences where students feel seen, valued, and ready to learn.
When students can see, touch, and model mathematical ideas, abstract concepts become more accessible. In this session, educators will explore how manipulatives can support sensemaking in secondary mathematics and help students engage more deeply with important content. Participants will leave with practical examples for using manipulatives to expand access and support understanding in secondary math classrooms.
You've caught the vision of engaging and meaningful high school mathematics and now you're wondering how to make change happen in your own district, with its own unique challenges and opportunities. In this session, we will be sharing some of the high leverage strategies that have succeeded in making changes in districts around the country. We will discuss the roles of district leadership, school administrators, and teacher leaders in getting change started and making it stick.
How do you get students to share their thinking and talk about mathematics? How do you get them to engage with their peers and participate in meaningful discourse? We will focus on strategies that support meaningful discourse and specific moves teachers can make to empower student participation.
