Episode description
Episode description
We dug into some survey data around why teachers are limiting their PD experiences or completing opting out and the results are kind of shocking.
Stick around and you’ll hear why teachers are opting out of math PD and what we can do to help these fellow educators.
You’ll Learn:
- Why are teachers feeling overwhelmed this year?
- Why some district PD programs are great for their educators and why some need an overhaul;
- How can you ensure you are meeting your math PD goals for the year; and,
- How a district’s PD goals can align with its teacher’s goals.
Resources:
Take the Make Math Moments Math Program Assessment Tool [Classroom Teacher & Leader Versions]
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District Leader Resources:
Take the Make Math Moments Math Program Assessment Tool
The Make Math Moments District Planning Workbook [First 3 pages]
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Other Useful Resources and Supports:
Make Math Moments Framework [Blog Article]
Make Math Moments Problem-Based Lessons & Units
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