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the importance of curricula and instructional but the students are completely disengaged or
supports within the New Jersey Tiered System maybe the teacher is brilliant, but can’t relate
of Supports framework. Administrators and to students and quite honestly intimidates you.
educators are seeking guidance on how best to You don’t have to be a math content expert in
improve the mathematics performance of ALL order to recognize what good math instruction
students through the Core Mathematics Program should be.
and Interventions. This series will highlight These workshops are for the non-math
the challenges of increasing achievement in administrator who wants to give math teachers
mathematics and steps Educators, School-based constructive feedback that will help them grow
Leaders, and District Leaders can take to respond professionally. You will become an expert in
accordingly. Dr. Paul Riccomini draws upon the how students should be learning math and how
most currently available research-based evidence teacher should design lessons to support the use
for teaching mathematics to struggling students of math practices in the classroom. An opportunity
and students with disabilities. to practice your new skills will also be provided.
Series Highlights: Join us for one or both of these days:
• Overview of the NJTSS to address the Day 2 will focus on Math Practices 2, 3, 4, 5:
disparities in student performance; • Reason abstractly and quantitatively
• How the “deficit” paradigm contributes to • Construct viable arguments and critique the
low expectations for students with diverse reasoning of others
educational needs; • Model with mathematics
• What are the critical elements necessary for
a successful core mathematics program; • Use appropriate tools strategically
• How to select and utilize a universal
screener to evaluate the effectiveness of a Addressing Student Mental
core mathematics program; Health Issues
• What administrators and teachers need May 17, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm
to know about interventions and effective at William W. Allen Middle School
mathematics instruction; Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE
• How administrators and teachers can learn Director; George Scott, Ed.S, LMFT, LEGAL
about and incorporate such practices in ONE Consultant
their work; Fee: $150
• Strategies for implementation of these
components into a coherent Tiered System When students struggle with mental health
of Supports. issues, they are often times undiagnosed,
and the behavior can be dismissed by school
officials and parents as kids being kids, laziness,
Up the Bar with Sheltered English or worse. Often times, such students feel
(PSEL Standards 3 and 4) ashamed or confused and are unwilling or
unable to seek assistance. This workshop will
May 16, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm provide clear guidance on the signs to look for
at Brick Township PD Center when students are dealing with mental health
Presenters: Susana Matos-Kruck, President, issues, how and when to send students out for
Up the Bar Consulting, LLC outside mental health review and clearance,
Fee: $149 and key steps to take in assisting such students.
English language learners (ELLs) compel Participants will also learn about the issue
of suicidal ideation and ways to identify and
teachers to consider how their students assist students at risk for harm to themselves
can succeed in the delicate balancing act of or others. Participants will see a preview of
acquiring both content and language. Engaging Signs Matter: Early Detection, an online suicide
in the process of sheltered English instructional prevention training course, which includes
scaffolds, teachers learn to thoughtfully plan scenarios and expert analysis.
their lessons complete with visuals, meaningful
tasks, and effective learning strategies in
a culturally responsive and collaborative Politics, Ethics, and School
environment. Teachers of ELLs become stronger,
more creative, and more competent as they rise Law: A Survival Guide for School
to the challenge of creating equitable access Leaders
to education for all of their students. As they May 20, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at MUJC
experience the sheltered English instructional Presenters: Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques,
scaffolds, participants will emerge with a Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal
renewed appreciation for the richness that Research and Content Development and Dr.
results from cultural diversity. Nancy Richmond, FEA Consultant
Fee: $150
Is Math Instruction Really Navigating political and ethical issues within
Supposed to Look Like That? a School District is a complicated task for an
Administrator. What do you do when a political
(PSEL Standards 4 and 10) leader or the politically connected parent, staff
Day 2 - May 17, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA member, Board member, community member
Presenters: Deborah Droke, Director of or vendor wants to use their influence to receive
Instruction Mathematics and Science, favorable treatment?
Northern Burlington Regional School This seminar will provide insight and strategies
District; Dorian Giorgio, FEA Consultant for dealing with issues including:
Fee: $149 • Understanding the inevitable political
Did you ever walk out of a math classroom and influences that must be addressed as a
wonder how am I going to give constructive school leader and how to be a “politician”
feedback to help this math teacher? Maybe the in a good way (yes, there is such a thing!);
teacher cares immensely about the students, • Understanding Ethical, Political and
Practical Considerations in Building a
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