Historically, math has been known for being a “difficult” subject. It doesn’t have to be this way, though—the right motivation can help students succeed in math and enjoy it.
student achievement
System-Level Transformation: How Greenville County Schools and San Antonio ISD Are Improving Student Achievement
Presented by Dr. Susan Stevens, Associate Superintendent of Academics, Greenville County Schools (SC); Justin Watwood, Principal, Edgar Allan Poe Middle School, San Antonio ISD (TX); Dr. Dawn Hooker, Principal, Alexander Elementary School, Greenville County Schools (SC); Santa Lopez, Principal, Davy Crockett Academy, San Antonio ISD (TX); and Dr. Shawn Bird, Deputy Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, San Antonio ISD (TX)
Moderated by Jeff McCoy, Chief Education Officer, ERDI
Motivation Drives Math Success for Every Student
Presented by Lisa Tanner, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, North Adams Public Schools (MA); Dr. Ashley Mellies, Math Coach & Testing Coordinator, Monroe County Public Schools (FL); Mitchell Augenstein, Classroom Teacher, Marysville Schools (OH); and Ryan LeClaire, M.Ed., Manager, District Partnerships, Prodigy Education
Our Accountability Era: How Outcomes-Based Contracts Drive Student Achievement
Presented by Jillian Evans, Former Teacher, Current Providers and Marketplace Dynamics, The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting; Lesley Nelms, Federal Program Coordinator and Special Education Supervisor, Hamburg School District (AR); and Lorrae Famiglietti, Director of Product Strategy, BookNook
Moderated by Connie Warren, M.Ed., Former Teacher, Current Senior Marketing Manager, BookNook
Innovative Co-Teaching: Strategies and Tools for the Modern Classroom
Presented by Dr. Matthew Rhoads, Educator and Author; and Dr. Belinda Dunnick Karge, Professor and Author
Math and STEM Walks: Inquiry-Based Learning Experiences that Engage All Students
Presented by Dr. Koshi Dhingra, Former College Professor, Current Founder and CEO, talkSTEM
4 Key Strategies for Building the Black Educator Pipeline
It’s no secret that there is a shortage of K-12 teachers overall. However, the lack of Black educators in the pipeline has lasted even longer and is especially concerning. When children have role models who look like them, who come from their culture and share their experiences, they tend to make a stronger connection with the teacher and the value of their education.
Promising Every Student a Future: From 18-Month Plan to Lasting Impact
Presented by Eliza Cadorette-Rawley, M.A., LDT-C, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District (NJ); and Dr. Christopher Meyrick, Superintendent of Schools, Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District (NJ)
Building a Diverse Teacher Pipeline: Expanding Pathways for High School Students to Become Educators
Presented by Ansharaye Hines, M.Ed., Assistant Director of CTE and Curriculum, Center for Black Educator Development; AB Spence, Ph.D., Program Manager, Training and Implementation, Center for Black Educator Development; and Jahmere Jackson, College Freshman, Elementary Education Major, Howard University, and Research Fellow, Center for Black Educator Development
Moderated by Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
Fluency Matters: What the Science Says About Reading Success
Presented by Tim Rasinski, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Literacy Education at Kent State University and Author
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials