Staff Math For Principals & Administrators

Are you an instructional coach or school administrator looking for an engaging editable professional development (PD) session focused on improving math scores? This comprehensive PD covers essential strategies for successfully implementing guided math in your classrooms. You'll learn the reasoning behind guided math, how to effectively use data to inform instruction, different grouping strategies, what guided math looks like in practice, and a wealth of tips for teachers to implement this best practice effectively.

This professional development presentation includes the following key components:

• Canva Template: Editable Presentation to tailor to the needs of your teachers.
• Fun Teacher Icebreaker inspired by the Abbott Elementary show to set a positive tone and foster engagement.
• The Importance of Guided Math: Explore why guided math is a powerful instructional approach for differentiating learning and improving student outcomes.
• Data-Driven Instruction: Learn how to use student data to make informed decisions that enhance instruction and student progress.
• Forming Groups with Data: A practical example of using MAP Assessment data to create effective small groups tailored to student needs.
• Visuals of Guided Math in Action: Photos showcasing different classroom setups and how guided math stations can be organized.
• Video Demonstration: Watch an example lesson of guided math in action, offering a clear picture of how it can be implemented in real-time.
• Tips for Successful Implementation: Gain actionable tips and strategies for seamlessly integrating guided math into your teaching practices and overcoming common challenges.

This Editable PD is designed to be interactive, informative, and ready to inspire your educators to take their math instruction to the next level!

Engaging teachers during professional development is crucial for several reasons:

1. Improves Effectiveness: Engaged teachers are more likely to absorb and implement new strategies, techniques, and information presented during professional development. This leads to more effective teaching practices and better student outcomes.
2. Promotes Active Learning: Engagement fosters active participation, discussion, and collaboration among teachers. This active learning approach helps in retaining information and applying it in real classroom settings.
3. Encourages Reflective Practice: When teachers are engaged, they are more likely to reflect on their own practices, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary adjustments. Reflective practice is essential for continuous professional growth.
4. Increases Motivation and Morale: Engaging professional development can reignite teachers' passion for teaching, making them feel valued and supported. This boosts their motivation and morale, which positively impacts their performance and job satisfaction.
5. Facilitates Collaboration: Engaged teachers are more likely to collaborate with their peers, share best practices, and support each other. This collaborative culture enhances the overall learning environment and promotes a sense of community within the school.
6. Addresses Diverse Needs: Engaging professional development can be tailored to address the diverse needs and interests of teachers, making it more relevant and meaningful. This personalized approach ensures that all teachers benefit from the training.
7. Promotes Innovation: When teachers are engaged, they are more open to exploring new ideas and innovative teaching methods. This willingness to innovate can lead to the adoption of more effective instructional practices and improved student learning experiences.
8. Builds Capacity: Engaged professional development helps build the capacity of teachers to handle various challenges in the classroom. It equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to address diverse student needs and create a positive learning environment.
9. Ensures Sustainability: Sustainable change in teaching practices requires ongoing engagement and reinforcement. Engaged teachers are more likely to continue implementing new strategies and approaches long after the professional development sessions have ended.

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Engage your teachers just like your teachers engage their students!

Engaging professional development is crucial because it captures teachers' attention, making the learning experience more enjoyable and relevant. It ensures active participation, leading to better retention and application of new skills and strategies. By fostering enthusiasm and motivation, engaging sessions contribute to a positive learning culture, ultimately benefiting both teachers and their students.

These professional development presentations are all editable and can be tailored to the needs of your teachers and staff members.

Engaging Students in Math Professional Development (Google Slides Copy

Link)

This innovative professional development template is a great way to get started by teaching teachers how to implement engaging activities during math time with their current curriculum. It is editable to add details about your curriculum, pictures, etc. 

Engaging Stations Professional Development (Canva Copy Link)

As educators, we shifted away from incorporating hands-on resources in the classroom during the onset of COVID-19. Utilizing hands-on materials provides students with a tactile and experiential approach, offering a tangible way for learners to connect with abstract concepts and enhance understanding. Through hands-on engagement, such as manipulating objects or participating in interactive activities, students can more readily comprehend intricate ideas and improve information retention. It's now opportune to revisit and rediscover the hands-on resources available for classroom use or those that may have been overlooked.

Ron Clark 55 Essential Rules Slides (Canva Copy Link)

The daily focus is on one rule at a time, spanning from Rule 1 to Rule 55. You have the option to print a weekly slide to share with parents or use it as a classroom guide. Additionally, you can download the slide as an image for social media sharing or use it on your smartboard for teaching and modeling each week's rule. Each slide features the corresponding Ron Clark rule accompanied by a relevant picture. The editable slides allow customization to align with your school's preferences, including the option to replace pictures with images of your students exemplifying the rule.

Engaging Top Chef Professional Development Template (Canva Copy Link)

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Number Sense Professional Development Template (Canva Copy Link)

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Vocabulary PD (Canva Copy Link)

This vocabulary presentation starts with an intriguing icebreaker that gives an “aha” moment.  The PD equips teachers with various instructional strategies and activities to make the concepts more accessible and engaging. This professional development will enhance their ability to tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Teachers can seamlessly integrate vocabulary concepts into the existing curriculum. 

Grant Writing PD (Canva Copy Link)

This comprehensive PD session is designed to:

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Introduction to Instructional Coaching (Google Slides Link)

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Addition and Subtraction Strategies PD (Canva Copy Link)

This professional development session offers:

• True/False Icebreaker: An engaging activity to help distinguish between effective and ineffective strategies.
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Guided Math PD

This comprehensive PD covers essential strategies for successfully implementing guided math in your classrooms. You'll learn the reasoning behind guided math, how to effectively use data to inform instruction, different grouping strategies, what guided math looks like in practice, and a wealth of tips for teachers to implement this best practice effectively.

Are you in need of comprehensive math professional development presentations? This bundle includes all of my Math PDs, designed to support instructional coaches, administrators, and teachers who are looking to elevate their instructional practices and enhance student learning outcomes.

As I continue to create more Math PDs throughout the school year, new sessions will be added to this bundle at no additional cost. Whether you're seeking to refine instructional strategies, incorporate data-driven instruction, or implement guided math techniques, these presentations will provide the tools and insights you need.

Please review the descriptions for each PD session to find the ones that best fit your needs. All presentations are fully editable and customizable, and they are conveniently available in Google Slides or Canva template links for easy access and modification.

This bundle is perfect for anyone dedicated to improving math instruction and providing targeted, impactful professional development for their teams or classrooms.