This session explores variability in the ways that students can process learning and demonstrate knowledge and application of content through assessment. There are many ways to assess a standard—let's rethink how we ask students to show us what they have learned and what they can do.
Learn how to apply MAP Growth data in goal setting and data conversations to improve student learning. These 3-hour sessions are best for users wanting deep foundational training plus hands-on practice with how to interpret student data and make effective instructional decisions
Grandma always said you’d catch more flies with honey than with vinegar—and she was right! In this session, learn the research behind positive behavior intervention systems. Explore common misconceptions and the psychological biases behind them. Adapt tried-and-true classroom management strategies to meet the needs of your students, and leave with specific action items to put into place immediately!
Curriculum mapping transforms teaching by empowering educators to move beyond textbook dependency and create purposeful, relevant learning experiences. By developing a high-level scope and sequence, aligning teacher expertise with innovative strategies, and personalizing instruction using student data, this approach ensures that curriculum, teaching, and learning are strategically connected to foster deeper engagement and mastery.
In this webinar, participants will:
Learn the three angles of curriculum mapping.
Scope and sequence review using a specific curriculum resource.
Process overview for creating a personalized scope and sequence.
Outline the next steps for deeper implementation.
Strengthening teachers’ math identities and cultivating questioning skills can help uncover student understanding and make instructional decisions that lead all learners to success. This webinar will help participants discover and practice strategies to increase the value of classroom discussions and enable making timely instructional adjustments based on student responses.
Part One: August 6, 2025
In this session, participants will learn:
How awareness of math identities can support equitable instructional practices. We will analyze students’ and teachers’ experiences learning math.
How students can develop a meaningful understanding of big math ideas. Participants will investigate math concepts and solve problems with peers while connecting to best practices.
How purposeful questioning can reveal students’ ways of thinking. We will identify math themes, patterns, and ideas in students’ responses to questions.
How to successfully implement Formative Conversation Starters. Learn ways to plan how to use questioning strategies in your own classroom.
Part Two: August 7, 2025
Why conceptual understanding is an essential aspect of equitable instruction. Participants will reflect on how a teacher’s math experiences impact student learning.
How to use Formative Conversation Starters to inform instruction. Together, participants will identify themes in student thinking to plan for future instruction.
How to engage students in a lesson that leverages Formative Conversation Starters data. We will examine ways of thinking to solve problems and use research-based practices to promote classroom dialogue.
How the five practices help conduct a math conversation and build awareness on how they are used to promote effective discourse.
Working in inclusive schools and collaborative settings often means you are not the only adult present in the classroom. What do you do when a second adult is assigned to work in your space? How can you set yourself up for effective communication and collaboration? How do we build a positive working relationship and ensure that we reach and teach ALL learners? Join us to learn about various teaming models and strategies for effective collaboration in your inclusive classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to add valuable tools and tips to your teaching toolbox. This training is designed for classroom and ESS teachers and is a great complement to our Paraeducator Bootcamp. Our main goal is to set you, your colleagues, and each of your students up for a successful year of working and learning together!
Are you ready to elevate your leadership and transform your school's culture? Join us for a high-energy, one-hour virtual session with H2 Leadership Coaches, where you'll dive into powerful head and heart leadership principles that will supercharge your impact as a principal or teacher-leader.
This isn't your typical leadership training! It's leadership development focused on helping YOU become a leader. Through interactive activities, dynamic discussions, and hands-on strategies, you'll discover how to lead with both your intellect and empathy, fostering an environment where staff and students feel inspired, engaged, and supported.