Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH ©2009

This one-day workshop focuses on the lesson structure used in the enVisionMATH curriculum. Participants experience model lessons with extra emphasis on the activity-based instruction embedded in the program.  They strategize ways to engage students in all parts of the instructional model necessary to build a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. This workshop allows participants to focus on the mathematical content and experience various strategies for activity-based instruction within the elementary classroom. Participants are involved in solving problems, discussing mathematical concepts, and working together to reflect upon effective strategies for teaching and assessing enVisionMATH in their classrooms.

OUTCOMES:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Identify organization and content of the curriculum and supporting resources.
• Discuss instructional strategies that enhance math instruction at each grade level.
• Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the instructional philosophy, mathematical content, lesson structure, and assessment features of the enVisionMATH curriculum.
• Develop a plan based on program familiarity for the first topics in the program.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Educators, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Paraprofessionals

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 30

This one-day session focuses on how to successfully blend enVisionMATH lessons using both the print and digital components through model lessons and participant reflection. Participants learn how technology is used to empower students to learn math with a deeper conceptual understanding. Participants explore the use of the Online Teacher’s Edition and Online Student Edition. Participants receive an overview of Success Tracker—an online assessment and management system—focusing on ongoing assessment with intervention, as well as creating student reports to identify student needs through online remediation and enrichment. This workshop explains the effective use of Animated Math Stories, Topic Opener Videos, Visual Learning Animations, Animated Glossary, Tools4Math, Interactive Games, Songs, Videos, and strategies to incorporate the guided and independent practice. At the end of this workshop, participants will understand the ongoing problem-based, interactive learning opportunities that can be used to extend and enrich the print text, as well as how to personalize learning to meet the needs of individual students.

OUTCOMES:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Register a class successfully and understand how to manage students online.

• Evaluate the digital tools within enVisionMATH SuccessNet® that are synchronized with and enhance each topic found within the print text.

• Describe how the interactive digital tools, such as virtual manipulatives, games, videos, songs, and practice, can be used to engage learners.

• Demonstrate how to use enVisionMATH lesson planning and test-generating software.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 30

This one-day workshop focuses on the print and digital assessment components found within the enVisionMATH curriculum. This workshop includes strategies embedded within the program that allow educators to know the needs of students through benchmark intervention, strategic intervention, and intensive intervention. Participants explore the different types of assessment used in the classroom and how embedded strategies impact student learning. They are also engaged in examining student work and responding to work samples as they relate to students’ understanding of mathematical concepts. At the end of this workshop, participants will be familiar with many different strategies for authentic assessment as well as ways to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.

OUTCOMES:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate the different types of assessment and the opportunities for authentic assessment found within the enVisionMATH curriculum.
• Describe how to meet individual needs through differentiated instruction, digital paths, and data driven intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with other teachers to identify assessment and intervention strategies that can be used in the classroom immediately and set personal goals for further growth.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Educators, Instructional Coaches, Administrators

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 30

This one-day workshop explores strategies found within enVisionMATH that help students develop a deeper understanding of concepts through interacting with each other and their teachers.

Participants engage in activities that enhance their knowledge of problem-based instruction as they explore how it develops conceptual understanding in elementary students. At the end of this workshop, participants will walk away with effective strategies for using problem-based instruction to enhance student learning as well as tools to engage students in interactive learning.

OUTCOMES:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Establish a plan to incorporate problem-based learning for developing conceptual understanding in elementary mathematics.

• Describe strategies to engage a range of learners through lesson modification and activity-based instruction.

• Develop an image of the classroom instructional model and techniques for supporting in-depth conceptual development.

• Address concerns about issues of systemic change, especially as they affect the elementary classroom.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 30

This two-day, job-embedded coaching cycle models effective implementation of the enVisionMATH program. This offering may be used to support new teachers, expand instructional knowledge of experienced teachers, or provide a professional development opportunity for staff members. An experienced educational consultant supports two teachers during the two-day cycle. Research has proven that coaching and modeling improves results in instructional practices.

OUTCOMES:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Analyze data from multiple sources, including enVisionMATH assessments, to identify student needs and set instructional goals.
• Select appropriate enVisionMATH priority skills and program components to meet student needs.
• Anticipate student misconceptions and develop a plan to address the misconceptions.
• Select a method of implementation for the lesson (following a gradual-release model).
• Use a gradual-release model that includes consultant demonstration, structured and guided practice through co-teaching, independent practice, and reflective feedback as a vehicle for analysis of lessons and instructional improvement.
• Determine the degree of fidelity to enVisionMATH during the lesson implementation.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Educators, Instructional Coaches

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 2