Math Mornings with Dr. Riccomini

January 20, 2021 - February 18, 2021

Math Mornings!

Don't miss out! Dr. Riccomini is returning to Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 to provide Virtual Professional Development Sessions focused on mathematics instructional strategies. The half-day virtual PD sessions will focus on the instructional strategies and practices to support retention (grades K-12), mathematical reasoning (grades 4-12), fluency and automaticity (k-8), mathematical language (k-12), and problem solving (k-8). All strategies translate and have application in both remote online and in person learning environments. Did you attend previous professional development sessions with Dr. Riccomini? No worries! All are welcome to attend, there is no limit on the knowledge you will gain. Register for one, two, or any number of the sessions being offered. Each session is free of charge!

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Dr. Riccomini is offering follow-up Q&A sessions AND Virtual Coaching.

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A 30 to 45-minute follow Virtual Q&A session scheduled after the initial PD 
session is available based on administration and/or teacher needs. The purpose of this follow-up meeting is to provide teachers an opportunity to ask any questions about the strategies learned during the PD session. During the virtual coaching session, the primary focus will be on the instructional strategies and practices learned in the virtual PD session. The strategies all translate to remote online learning. The virtual coaching sessions will be an opportunity to support teacher implementation of the instructional strategies learned over the previous year. Each virtual coaching session will last roughly 30 minutes depending on the specific strategy being used flowed by a 15-minute debriefing session. The coaching and debriefing sessions will be scheduled in advance. 
Dates and times TBD.
 

Dr. Paul J. Riccomini, Associate Professor, The Pennsylvania State University

An experienced classroom teacher, author, mathematician, and leading special education expert, Dr. Paul J. Riccomini has taught mathematics to both general and special education students in inclusive settings in grades 7-12th. Paul is an Associate Professor of education at The Pennsylvania State University. His teaching experiences required him to have both a strong content knowledge in mathematics and to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with both general and special educators. Paul's dynamic presentations offer research-validated practices that focus on the development of improved instructional practices for all students, but especially students with learning disabilities. Paul can be followed on Twitter @pjr146. More information can be found at: http://ed.psu.edu/directory/pjr146

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Registration closed on 1/20/2021

Available Credit or Activity Hours

Act 48 Activity Hours
3.0 Hours
Academic Content Studies Mathematics
Free

Sessions

Wednesday, January 20
8:30 - 11:30am
Boost Your Students Retention of Essential Mathematical Concepts and Skills

Teaching new content is a major responsibility of teachers at all levels and all subject areas, but also supporting students’ retention is equally important. Do your students continue to struggle with remembering important concepts and skills? In this session you will learn three powerful yet simple instructional strategies that can significantly boost your students’ long-term retention of important mathematical content. 

Grades k-12; general and special education teachers; Curriculum and instructional 
supervisors and building administrators. 

ZOOM Link:  https://paiu.zoom.us/j/91414029128

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Wednesday, January 27
8:30 - 11:30am
Strategies to Support and Promote Mathematical Reasoning

It is essential for students to acquire a deep understanding of foundational mathematical concepts and skills; yet, many students struggle with mathematical reasoning. This is an especially difficult area for many students including students with disabilities. The answer is sometimes as simple as analyzing the solution to a problem. This session will focus on a strategy that utilizes activities where students work with solved solutions to problems to help facilitate deeper understanding and reasoning. 

Grades 4-12; general and special education teachers; math supervisors, and building 
administrators 
 

Zoom Link:  https://paiu.zoom.us/j/91414029128

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Wednesday, February 3
8:30 - 11:30am
Developing Mathematical Fluency through Purposeful and Targeted Practice

Teaching mathematics to struggling students requires skillful planning and deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Additionally, students with disabilities who struggle to learn important  mathematics concepts and skills require more intensive instructional supports. The purpose of this session is to introduce and develop specific research-based strategies and instructional practices to promote more effective learning in the areas of computational fluency. At the completion of this interactive session, participants will have increased their repertoire of instructional strategies and techniques for helping students of all skill levels achieve improved learning outcomes.

Grades k-8; general and special education teachers; math supervisors, and building

administrators
 

ZOOM Link: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/91414029128

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Wednesday, February 10
8:30 - 11:30am
Strategies to Develop Mathematical Language: Teach it! Learn it! Use it! Remember it!

Boost your students’ math achievement—by developing and supporting the language of Mathematics. Learn how a strong vocabulary contributes to greater mathematical performance at all levels. You’ll gain specific ideas and strategies you can use in your own classroom to promote the learning and retention of important vocabulary.

Grades k-12; general and special education teachers; math supervisors, and building administrators

ZOOM Link: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/91414029128

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Thursday, February 18
8:30 - 11:30am
Effective Techniques for Scaffolding Students Mathematical Problem Solving

Learn practical and effective strategies that support student problem-solving activities in a variety of situations and in both individual and group arrangements. You’ll leave with specific ideas for scaffolding reasoning and thinking through an instructional progression focusing on the underlying structures of word problems.

Grades k-8; general and special education teachers; math supervisors, and building administrators

ZOOM Link: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/91414029128

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