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July 17, 2012

Using Manipulatives to Teach Mathematics

Description: Algorithms are not the panacea to student success in mathematics. To the contrary, conceptual understanding, over procedural knowledge, is the linchpin of mathematical fluency. Students who are given the instructional opportunity to develop a firm grasp on concepts prior to engaging in problem solving are exponentially more likely to demonstrate mastery of the content in […]
July 17, 2012

Assistant Principals: More than Managers

Description: In many schools across nation, assistant principals are inundated with responsibilities related to the role of disciplinarians or task manager. Consequently, these hard-working administrators are excluded from the table of instructional leadership unable, by the function of their role, to have a direct impact on promoting student achievement. Designed for site-based school leaders (principals, assistant […]
July 17, 2012

A School-wide Approach to Diminishing Egregious Student Behavior: K-12

Description: Behavior is predictable, functional, and changeable. Educators who change the way they individually and collectively think about and manage behavior to reflect a function-based approach are more likely to promote an atmosphere conducive to relationship building, resulting in a sharp reduction in disciplinary referrals. This workshop series will expose participants to effective solutions to problem […]