Professional Development Workshop Series
As part of MMSA’s math consulting packages for schools, we offer learning series centered on a specific skill, topic, or use of a tool, with flexible grade-span options. These evidence-based workshops provide strategies and classroom practices that address unfinished student learning to confidently move students towards learning recovery, while supporting teachers in developing their students’ mathematical mindsets, leading to improved student persistence.
Numeracy in Nature (K-5)
This package explores meaningful strategies for taking math learning outside. Educators work together to utilize and create resources for teaching Numeracy in Nature. See examples and read examples of educators’ experiences with Numeracy in Nature here(opens in a new tab).
Computational Fluency (K-8)
This package is designed to deepen educators’ understanding of computational fluency, both with math facts and beyond, through meaningful grade-level contexts. Educators will explore:
- Understanding Aspects of Computational Fluency
- Fluency Learning Progressions
- Differentiated assessment and instruction
- Aligning Curriculum, Standards, and Assessment
Building Thinking Classrooms (K-12)
This package engages math educators in exploring the research and practices in Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms. Educators explore the implementation of each toolkit with colleagues, watch sample videos of thinking classrooms in action, experience tasks together as learners, and reflect on ongoing implementation.
Mathematical Modeling (6-12)
This package supports Grades 6–12 educators in bringing math to life through real-world modeling. Educators will learn to embed modeling into existing curriculum using concepts like statistics, functions, and geometry. Grounded in GAIMME principles, the package emphasizes authentic, student-driven problem solving.
- Focus on process over product
- Use familiar contexts to spark modeling
- Center student voice and choice
- Connect math to the community and reach all learners
Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices (K-12)
This package enhances educators’ instructional practice through the use of NCTM’s Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices. Educators will explore high-leverage strategies that promote deep understanding, equitable participation, and productive struggle. Practical tools and classroom examples will support implementation across all math content and process standards:
- Pose purposeful questions
- Facilitate meaningful discourse
- Build on student thinking
- Support productive struggle through tasks and feedback
Additional Coaching Support
As part of these learning series, we offer supplemental coaching support focused on student-centered learning goals and the use of formative assessment to inform instructional planning. We work closely with educators and districts to identify, gather, and student and teacher outcome data to document learning and growth. Coaching can take place in-person or virtually at any grade level and we can flexibly schedule coaching sessions in teams or individual cycles.
Contact Hour Requirements
These trainings include a minimum of 18 participant contact hours, which can be scheduled through full-day (6-hour) and half-day (3-hour) sessions.
Educators can also register as individuals for MMSA workshops and events to earn course credit or contact hours
Connect With The Math Team
Submit a school support inquiry using the button below to learn more about our professional development workshops and how MMSA’s math consulting can support your school or district’s unique needs and goals.
For general inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at info@mmsa.org.
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