Mathematics Professional Learning Opportunities
Brought to you by the Mathematics Team in the Department of STEM
Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Learning
Division of Teaching and Learning
NYC Department of Education
EVENTS REGISTRATION PAGE: http://bit.ly/Math_PL
EFFECTIVE PRACTICES
Event
RtI in Math Overview: Effective Practices
Nationally renowned RtI experts Doug and Lynn Fuchs along with national RtI and
math specialist Sarah Powell and Leanne Ketterlin-Geller will be facilitating an
intensive five-session seminar on effective practices for RtI in mathematics for grades
K-8. Sessions 1-3 will focus on effective practices for Tier 1 intervention, and two
sessions 4-5 will focus on effective practices for Tier 2 intervention. Over the course of
the five sessions, there will be breakout opportunities for both elementary and middle
school participants to provide more targeted content work specific to the K-5 and 68 grade bands.
Grade
Dates
Time
K-8
Fri 11/13
Mon 12/14
Mon 1/25
Fri 3/18
Fri 5/20
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
K-3
Tue 11/17
Wed 11/18
Tue 4/5
Wed 4/6
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
Target Audience: School-Based Staff K-8, Borough Field Support Center Staff, Central
Staff, and Superintendents.
Registration Note: These sessions will build upon each other, so registrants should plan
to attend all five sessions.
Improving Early Childhood Math with ECAM
A strong foundation in mathematics for the early grades is crucial to a student’s
mathematical development throughout school. The Early Childhood Assessment in
Mathematics (ECAM) can help teachers get a very specific view of a student’s
mathematical development. This powerful interview assessment tool is designed for
early childhood, K-2, students. It is a research-based comprehensive interview
assessment tool developed for NYC, the property of the DoE, and has recently been
aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards in Mathematics. This assessment is
a way to carefully monitor the child’s progress for early elementary mathematics.
Join us for this workshop and learn how to effectively use the tool and understand
how to best support students in taking the next developmental steps in mathematics.
Target Audience: School-Based Staff K-3, Borough Field Support Center Staff, Central
Staff, and Superintendents.
Registration Note: This session will be repeated multiple times, so registrants need only
attend one session.
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Five Instructional Practices to Support Mathematical Understanding
Join Go Math! author and Professor of Mathematics Education at University of Central
Florida, Juli Dixon in this full day workshop. Participants will explore five essential
instructional processes that emphasize the mathematical practices and the content
they support. Participants will engage with high cognitive demand tasks, selected
from the Go Math! curriculum, and how to support them during instruction. You will
enhance your understanding of these processes through the use of authentic video
in classrooms.
K-5
Tue 11/3
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
Target Audience: School-Based Staff K-8, Borough Field Support Center Staff, Central
Staff, and Superintendents
INTEGRATED LEARNING
Event
Elementary Science meets Elementary Mathematics and the Common Core Learning
Standards in Mathematics
“How do I really design a science unit that deeply integrates worthwhile
mathematics?” This session will provide educators the opportunity to engage in
activities that introduce educators to the connections between the elementary
science and elementary mathematics. Throughout the session, teachers will explore
how an inquiry-based lesson will encourage an exploration of scientific concepts as
well and engage students deeply in Common Core aligned mathematics.
Participants will have the opportunity to address a unit design that represents a
deeper connection and engagement between the two disciplines.
Grade
Dates
Time
K-5
Thu 12/17
Thu 2/4
Mon 3/21
Mon 5/23
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
6-8
Fri 12/18
Fri 1/22
Fri 2/5
Tue 3/8
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
9-12
Fri 12/18
Fri 1/8
Fr 3/18
Wed 4/20
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
Target Audience: Pairs of elementary K-5 teachers, including science cluster
teachers.
Registration Notes:

These sessions will build upon each other, please plan to attend all four sessions.

This opportunity is designed specifically for teacher pairs, and collaborating
teachers from the same school should register together.
Integrated Science and Math Project for Middle School Partner Teachers
Participants will gain a better understanding of integrated lessons through the study
of one unit that integrates Data Analysis and Energy Transformations. This professional
learning experience will lead science and math partners in learning how to engage
in conversations about content in science and math and collaboratively plan an
integrated lesson of their choice that will be delivered during Spring 2016.
Target Audience: Middle school science and math teacher pairs.
Registration Notes:

This opportunity is designed specifically for science and math teacher pairs, and
collaborating teachers from the same school should register together.

These sessions will build upon each other, please to attend all four sessions.
Integrating Algebra 1 and Living Environment for Collaborating Teachers
Participants will examine the connections between Living Environment and Algebra 1
by engaging in and analyzing an example task to identify opportunities for students
to learn the content and practices of both disciplines. Participants will discuss and
identify features of meaningful math-science integration. Teacher pairs will design an
integrated activity, implement the activity during the 2015-2016 school year, and
analyze the resulting student work. The created activities will be shared among
participants.
Target Audience: Living Environment and Algebra 1 teacher teams
Registration Notes:

This opportunity is designed specifically for science and math teacher pairs, and
collaborating teachers from the same school should register together.

These sessions will build upon each other, please plan to attend all four sessions.
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ELEMENTARY CORE CURRICULUM – GO MATH!
Event
Go Math! Making Strategic Adaptations to Support Mathematical Thinking for All Number and Operations in Base 10
As we implement the Common Core Standards, teachers are faced with classrooms
that are more heterogeneous than ever. Over the course of three sessions,
participants will understand how selected concepts from Number and Operations in
Base Ten are developed from K-5 in Go Math!. Participants will use this information to
collaborate with colleagues from across the city to plan strategic adaptations to
support the learning of all of their students.
Grade
Dates
Time
K-5
Tue 10/27
Wed 10/28
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
Target Audience: School-Based Staff K-5, Borough Field Support Center Staff, Central
Staff, and Superintendents.
Registration Note: The two dates listed will be the same session repeated, and
registrants should ONLY register for one of these two sessions. However, registrants
are encouraged to register for each of the three Go Math offerings for a total of three
sessions.
Go Math! Making Strategic Adaptations to Support Mathematical Thinking for All Number and Operations—Fractions
As we implement the Common Core Standards, teachers are faced with classrooms
that are more heterogeneous than ever. Over the course of three sessions,
participants will understand how selected concepts from Number and Operations –
Fractions are developed from K-5 in Go Math!. Participants will use this information to
collaborate with colleagues from across the city to plan strategic adaptations to
support the learning of all of their students.
K-5
Wed 1/21
Thu 1/22
Target Audience: School-Based Staff K-5, Borough Field Support Center Staff, Central
Staff, and Superintendents.
Registration Note: The two dates listed will be the same session repeated, and
registrants should ONLY register for one of these two sessions. However, registrants
are encouraged to register for each of the three Go Math offerings for a total of three
sessions.
Go Math! Making Strategic Adaptations to Support Mathematical Thinking for All Operations and Algebraic Thinking
As we implement the Common Core Standards, teachers are faced with classrooms
that are more heterogeneous than ever. Over the course of three sessions,
participants will understand how selected concepts from Operations and Algebraic
Thinking are developed from K-5 in Go Math!. Participants will use this information to
collaborate with colleagues from across the city to plan strategic adaptations to
support the learning of all of their students.
Target Audience: School-Based Staff K-5, Borough Field Support Center Staff, Central
Staff, and Superintendents.
K-5
Fri 3/4
Tue 3/8
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
Registration Note: The two dates listed will be the same session repeated, and
registrants should ONLY register for one of these two sessions. However, registrants
are encouraged to register for each of the three Go Math offerings for a total of three
sessions.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL CORE CURRICULUM – CMP3
Event
Grade
Dates
Time
6
Thu 12/17
Fri 12/19
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
6
Sat 2/6
Wed 2/10
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
7
Tue 12/1
Sat 12/5
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
Getting to Know CMP3 in NYC Institute: Covering and Surrounding
Participants will join a group of 6th teachers for an in-depth discussion of the
mathematics and pedagogy in CMP3 while analyzing Covering and Surrounding.
Work with experienced CMP3 teachers and colleagues from across the city to
engage in the Standards for Mathematical Practice and discuss the correlations to
the CCSS. In these workshops, participants will discuss and share implementation and
management strategies for CMP3.
Target Audience: School-Based Staff 6th Grade, Borough Field Support Center Staff,
Central Staff, and Superintendents.
Registration Note: The two dates listed will be the same session repeated, and
registrants should ONLY register for one of these two sessions. However, registrants
are encouraged to register for the other Grade 6 CMP3 session in the series, as the
two build upon one another.
Getting to Know CMP3 in NYC Institute: Variables and Patterns
Participants will join a group of 6th teachers for an in-depth discussion of the
mathematics and pedagogy in CMP3 while analyzing Variables and Patterns. Work
with experienced CMP3 teachers and colleagues from across the city to engage in
the Standards for Mathematical Practice and discuss the correlations to the CCSS. In
these workshops, participants will discuss and share implementation and
management strategies for CMP3.
Target Audience: School-Based Staff 6th Grade, Borough Field Support Center Staff,
Central Staff, and Superintendents.
Registration Note: The two dates listed will be the same session repeated, and
registrants should ONLY register for one of these two sessions. However, registrants
are encouraged to register for the other Grade 6 CMP3 session in the series, as the
two build upon one another.
Getting to Know CMP3 in NYC Institute: Moving Straight Ahead
Participants will join a group of 7th teachers for an in-depth discussion of the
mathematics and pedagogy in CMP3 while analyzing Moving Straight Ahead. Work
with experienced CMP3 teachers and colleagues from across the city to engage in
the Standards for Mathematical Practice and discuss the correlations to the CCSS. In
these workshops, participants will discuss and share implementation and
management strategies for CMP3.
Target Audience: School-Based Staff 7th Grade, Borough Field Support Center Staff,
Central Staff, and Superintendents.
Registration Note: The two dates listed will be the same session repeated, and
registrants should ONLY register for one of these two sessions. However, registrants
are encouraged to register for the other Grade 7 CMP3 session in the series, as the
two build upon one another.
Getting to Know CMP3 in NYC Institute: Samples and Populations
Participants will join a group of 7th teachers for an in-depth discussion of the
mathematics and pedagogy in CMP3 while analyzing Samples and Populations.
Work with experienced CMP3 teachers and colleagues from across the city to
engage in the Standards for Mathematical Practice and discuss the correlations to
the CCSS. In these workshops, participants will discuss and share implementation and
management strategies for CMP3.
7
Tue 3/1
Sat 3/5
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
Target Audience: School-Based Staff 7th Grade, Borough Field Support Center Staff,
Central Staff, and Superintendents.
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Registration Note: The two dates listed will be the same session repeated, and
registrants should ONLY register for one of these two sessions. However, registrants
are encouraged to register for the other Grade 7 CMP3 session in the series, as the
two build upon one another.
Getting to Know CMP3 in NYC Institute: Say it with Symbols
Participants will join a group of 8th teachers for an in-depth discussion of the
mathematics and pedagogy in CMP3 while analyzing Say it with Symbols. Work with
experienced CMP3 teachers and colleagues from across the city to engage in the
Standards for Mathematical Practice and discuss the correlations to the CCSS. In
these workshops, participants will discuss and share implementation and
management strategies for CMP3.
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Target Audience: School-Based Staff 8th Grade, Borough Field Support Center Staff,
Central Staff, and Superintendents.
Registration Note: The two dates listed will be the same session repeated, and
registrants should ONLY register for one of these two sessions. However, registrants
are encouraged to register for the other Grade 8 CMP3 session in the series, as the
two build upon one another.
Getting to Know CMP3 in NYC Institute: Preparing for 2016-17
Participants will join a group of 8th teachers for an in-depth discussion of the
mathematics and pedagogy in CMP3 that help promote student readiness for and
success in Grade 8 mathematics and beyond, with a particular focus on the
development of algebraic thinking. The session will focus both on end-of-year work
for current students and planning for students entering Grade 8 in the 2016-2017
school year. Work with experienced CMP3 teachers and colleagues from across the
city to discuss and share implementation and management strategies for engaging
students in the Standards for Mathematical Practice and supporting their
achievement in Grade 8 and into high school.
8
Thu 11/19
Sat 11/21
Thu 5/12
Sat 5/14
9:15 am
to
2:45 pm
9:00 am
to
2:30 pm
9:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Target Audience: School-Based Staff 8th Grade, Borough Field Support Center Staff,
Central Staff, and Superintendents.
Registration Note: The two dates listed will be the same session repeated, and
registrants should ONLY register for one of these two sessions. However, registrants
are encouraged to register for the other Grade 8 CMP3 session in the series, as the
two build upon one another.
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR HIGH SCHOOLS
Event
Supporting Struggling Students in Algebra 1 Overview
This series of 5 full-day sessions is meant to help teachers in supporting all their
students, including Ells and students with disabilities, in learning Algebra 1. Participants
will explore the big ideas of Algebra 1 and examine effective strategies that promote
fluency and deep conceptual understanding of mathematics. Participants will
engage in instructional activities and discuss how to best support their students in
learning and applying the math content standards and mathematical practice
standards of Algebra 1. Topics to be addressed will include data analysis,
differentiation, formative assessments and academic intervention strategies.
Grade
Dates
Time
9-12
Thu 10/22
Wed 11/18
Thu 12/10
Thu 2/4
Thu 4/7
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
Target Audience: High school mathematics teachers, mathematics Assistant
Principals, Borough Instructional Leads, and other central, school-based, or field
support staff who support high school mathematics.
Registration Note: These sessions will build upon each other, so registrants should plan
to attend all five sessions.
High School Mathematics Institute
This series of 7 full-day sessions is meant to support teachers as they implement
Common Core aligned high school mathematics courses. Participants will explore
some of the big mathematical ideas of the Common Core Learning Standards for
Mathematics and how they are developed across Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra
2. Participants will examine effective strategies that promote fluency, application,
and deep conceptual understanding of mathematics and connect them to the
content and practice standards through instructional activities.
Target Audience: High school mathematics teachers, mathematics Assistant
Principals, Borough Instructional Leads, and other central, school-based, or field
support staff who support high school mathematics.
Registration Note: These sessions will build upon each other, so registrants should plan
to attend all seven sessions.
8-12
Fri 10/23
Fri 11/13
Fri 12/11
Fri 1/15
Fri 3/4
Fri 4/8
Fri 5/6
8:30 am
to
3:00 pm
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