REL Appalachia’s two-part webinar series aims to build the capacity of mathematics instructional leaders, coaches, and school administrators to design and implement a coherent professional learning model (PLM) to improve mathematics instruction.
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Building Positive Math Attitudes – Training Series
This training series aims to improve student attitudes and beliefs about math using a train-the-trainer model to support Washington STEM instructional coaches and teacher leaders. Each training session has an accompanying set of materials (agendas, handouts, guides for facilitating interactive activities, and PowerPoint slides) that synthesize research on specific math attitudes.
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Principles to Actions: Executive Summary
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) resource, Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, introduces a set of revised research-informed actions based on the council’s core principles. These actions are intended for all educational leaders, policymakers, school and district administrators, teachers, coaches, and specialists of mathematics.
Professional Learning Community: Improving Mathematical Problem Solving for Students in Grades 4 Through 8
REL Southeast developed this facilitator’s guide on mathematical problem solving for use in Professional Learning Community (PLC) settings. The facilitator’s guide is a set of professional development materials designed to supplement the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, Improving Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4 Through 8 (Woodward et al., 2012). The practice guide provides research-based recommendations for teachers to incorporate […]
Guidance for Navigating Remote Learning for English Learner Students
Children who are learning English require special consideration during remote learning. As teachers and administrators grapple with the monumental task of adapting remote instruction to English language learners, state and district leaders must continue to provide extensive support, strategies, and guidance for engaging their English learners. This guidance document aims to support that process.