Student success in Algebra 1 is a key step towards success in advanced mathematics and future academics, but not all students have opportunities to succeed and grow in math. In the edLeader Panel “Creating Paths to Algebra I Success: From Gatekeeper to Gateway,” experts and education leaders from districts that are part of the National Math Improvement Project discussed ways to ensure that all students have a chance to succeed in Algebra 1 and beyond.
Chronic absenteeism rates soared as high as 28 percent nationwide during the 2022-2023 school year and 31 percent in Ohio alone. School and district leaders in the edLeader Panel “Roll Call! Addressing the Roots of Absenteeism with MTSS” shared how one Buckeye State school bucks national trends using an innovative approach that has decreased absenteeism rates well below federal and state averages.
Presented by Dr. Corey Morrison, Director of Mathematics, Chicago Public Schools (IL); Dr. Frances Baez, Chief Academic Officer, Los Angeles Unified School District (CA); Hillary Knudson, Vice President, Whiteboard Advisors; and Dr. Dia Bryant, NMIP Lead Facilitator, Context Matters Strategy Group
Presented by Todd Hartman, Principal, Creekside Early Childhood School (OH); Jessica Skelton, Assistant Principal, Creekside Early Childhood School (OH); with Special Guest Deana Moss, Director of MTSS, Lakota Local School District (OH); and Ashlie Cox, Customer Success Manager, Branching Minds
Presented by Anne Valvoda, Education Consultant, Curriculum Specialist; and Roxanne Thompson, OTR, Occupational Therapist, Learning Without Tears
Presented by Tyrrell Jeffries, Director, K-12 Initiatives, Active Minds; Sheina Koolik, Program Associate, K-12 Engagement, Active Minds; and Ashley Hill, Senior Manager, K-12 Partnerships, Active Minds
Presented by Tania Ferrandino, National Presenter, Learning Without Tears; and Valerie Zaryczny, OTR/L, Learning Without Tears
In this edWebinar, we explore the metacognitive and social-emotional skills to best help students navigate this academic and personal life with success, as well as how educators can reinforce these skills, whether in person or at a distance.
In this edWebinar learn how five evidence-based instructional best practices help English Learner students engage in classroom instruction.