Are you looking for a new curriculum that meets the rigorous demands of our state standards and supports the Arkansas Department of Education's vision to lead the nation in student-focused education? This training will introduce you to a NEW, FREE resource provided by Open Up Resources called Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math Curriculum (IM). This curriculum provides:
- Vertical alignment information (K-HS) and differentiation strategies in the easy-to-follow teacher notes.
- Student-friendly learning targets at the beginning and end of each lesson to encourage students to take ownership in their own learning.
- Diagnostic and End-of-Unit Assessments, as well as Mid-Unit assessments for longer units.
- Built-in support for English Learners and Students with Disabilities within each unit, rather than providing in supplemental materials.
- The initial three-day training is an opportunity to learn all the curriculum has to offer and the instructional strategies paired with it:
- Day 1: A Focus on the Resource - A Look at the Curriculum and its Coherence
- Day 2: A Focus on Pedagogy - Implementing the Curriculum
- Day 3: A Focus on YOU - Curriculum Deep Dive and Planning (Note that Da