I Notice, I Wonder Hiking Trips What will you notice, what will you wonder, and what will you discover? Join us for one of our “I Notice, I Wonder” hikes* for the chance to explore the diverse habitat and terrain of the Hidden Valley Nature Center or the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. We will… [Read More]
Intro to OpenSciEd
Intro to OpenSciEd 4 Days of Professional Learning for Science Teachers This 4-day professional learning offers a comprehensive overview of the OpenSciEd curriculum for grades 6-12. During these sessions, educators will immerse themselves in the lessons, routines, and strategies of OpenSciEd. Educators will gain confidence in navigating all of the resources embedded in the curriculum… [Read More]
Eclipse Workshops
In-Person or Virtual Solar Eclipse Workshops This October and April, Maine will experience not one but two solar eclipses. Not only that, but Maine is in the path of totality during the eclipse in April—an event that hasn’t occurred in Maine since July 20, 1963! Witnessing these rare phenomena offers valuable learning opportunities and a chance… [Read More]
Science Sampler
Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies & Instructional Routines Are you a science enthusiast looking to take your teaching skills to the next level? Look no further than our exciting series of three 2-hour virtual sessions! Start off with “Making Sense of Our World: The Case for Using Anchoring Phenomena,” where we’ll dive into the power of anchor… [Read More]
Networking Sessions
Math Diagnostic Interviews: MDI / EMDI Networking Session This networking session is designed for educators who are already using, new to using, or interested in using the Mathematics Diagnostic Interview tools. The suite of interview tools include both the Elementary Mathematics Diagnostic Interview (EMDI) K-5 tools and the newer MDI 6-8 tools developed in partnership… [Read More]
Computational Fluency Course
Trajectories of Whole Number Concepts & Skills, Diagnostic Approaches, and Instructional Practices Learn how to shine a light on your students’ creativity and clever thinking about numbers and computation! This course will focus on building the skills needed to support your students in achieving computational fluency. As a participant, you will discover ways to increase… [Read More]
Networking Session
Math Diagnostic Interviews: MDI / EMDI Networking Session This networking session is designed for educators who are already using, new to using, or interested in using the Mathematics Diagnostic Interview tools. The suite of interview tools include both the Elementary Mathematics Diagnostic Interview (EMDI) K-5 tools and the newer MDI 6-8 tools developed in partnership… [Read More]
Fluency Intervention
Fluency Intervention for Students with Math Learning Disabilities For interventionists, special educators, educational technicians, and anyone else working with students who struggle to master basic facts and develop number sense, this one day workshop will explore practical techniques for assessing student fluency knowledge and building strategies for computation with whole numbers. We will briefly explore… [Read More]
Book Study
Exploring Peter Liljedahl’s Book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Do you wish your students took more intellectual risks in the classroom? Are you looking for ways to encourage students to grapple with mathematics and defend their mathematical thinking? Peter Liljedahl’s 2021 book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics presents 14 teaching practices derived from the author’s… [Read More]
