Everyday+Math+PD+Suggestions

What would we like the Oct. 8th PD to look like? Remember, we have 6 hours to work with, we could have 3 two-hour sessions, 1 6-hour session, etc.

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Jean- I think the EDM sessions should focus on what’s new with edition 3 and/or be a training for new teachers or those that are new to a grade. Each EDM session will have to be according to level – K, primary(1 & 2), and intermediate (3 to 6). It could be that once the teachers register for sessions, you might double one and cancel one of the others according to registrant numbers. ======

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Marcia- 3 two-hour sessions: Grades K-2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6. Include: Routines, importance of games, what a lesson looks like (Parts 1-3), importance of pacing, EDM assessments, algorithms, what is available online for teachers and parents. ====== Wendy- I agree new teacher training is important.... Maybe a refresher on the importance of the games and the extra projects for those who have been teaching EDM for a while. Donna- One session should be for new teachers and another for teachers who are new to a grade. It might be beneficial for new teachers to see all three parts of the lesson implemented. Cindy-I agree that training for new teachers or those that are new to a grade level should be offered. Any refreshers would be greatly appreciated by our teachers. Emphasis should be placed on the three parts of the lesson and how to do whole group then break into smaller groups. Lynne- I agree the new users should be trained. The ideas Marcia gave are great. I would also include assessment. Maybe 2 sessions for new users and one refresher session for teachers who would like it. Mike- Have sessions for new users. most of the teachers here have been teaching the program for 5 years or more. Joe-direction for use of the skills books. It was felt that they don't serve as concentrated practice because of the spiraling-more tie in to meeting the requirements of eligible content Jason- I think we need to have a new user training for anyone not trained, a returning user training for teachers to refresh their skills and possibly a routines workshop.