All Learners Network, INC

This is a two credit course. Using the framework provided by All Learners Network (ALN), this course will explore the High Leverage Concepts (HLC) from grades 5 through 8. This course will also use the latest research about how the brain learns to leverage routines that should be incorporated in Middle Level classes to decrease math anxiety and increase belonging in the math classroom. The All Learners Network uses five key components to help math leaders and, ultimately, teachers, support all students to be successful in mathematics: High Leverage Concepts, All Learners Lesson Structure, training for instructional leaders to facilitate student growth, a rapid cycle of inquiry, and formative assessment forming instruction. This course will teach educators to use these effective strategies to help all children learn math.

Course Objectives:

Participants will:

• Focus on the ALN HLCs, Learning Progressions, and Assessments
• Dive into what it really means to understand the HLCs
• Examine the Progressions to support your learners
• Use the High Leverage Assessments (HLA)s to examine what your students know and how to foster their continued growth
• Use tools that can help your students develop conceptual understanding in your middle school math class.
• Dig into routines that foster thinking as well as productive discourse
• Learn how to incorporate Menu on a regular basis, to create a balanced math class
• Experience launch examples/ideas and explore resources
• Create a classroom that embodies a Growth Mindset and fosters belonging

Course Dates:

• Thursday, October 12, 2023, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Friday, November 10, 2023, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

• Virtual Dates:
• Tuesday October 24, 4:30pm-7:30pm on Zoom
• Tuesday Dec 12, 4:30pm-7:30pm on Zoom