Five Math PD Pitfalls To Avoid in 2022-2023 - Part 1

In this first part of a two part series  Jon & Kyle discuss break down math PD pitfalls we should all avoid so that we can support, encourage, and build engaged educators who want to spark curiosity and fuel sense making in students. 

In this first part we’ll unpack how to avoid the Do As I Say Not As I Do PD sessions, how to avoid the PD Trap, and how to stop force feeding professional development. 

You’ll Learn: 

• How to avoid the “Do As I Say, Not As I Do PD Sessions”
• Which PD traps to avoid.
• How to stop force feeding math professional development.
• Why math professional development one-offs won’t cut it.
• How to overcome a common math professional development paradox.

Resources: 

The 2022 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit [REGISTER NOW]

District Leader/Mentor Summit Sharing Resources [DOWNLOADABLE GOODIES]

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District Leader Resources:

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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