Join WestEd experts to discover how to create a math classroom culture where every student’s voice is valued, fostering a space of respect and active participation!
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 12–12:30 p.m. PT / 3–3:30 p.m. ET
We’ll explore strategies to guide students in contrasting correct solutions with common pitfalls, deepening their mastery of essential math standards and enhancing their conceptual understanding.
This webinar will equip you with actionable techniques to improve academic dialogue, crucial for unlocking a robust understanding of mathematics and adapting to all learners, including those who are multilingual. Dive into the enriching content of the second edition of Math Pathways & Pitfalls, and transform your classroom into a vibrant learning environment. Boost K–8 student engagement and thinking with rigorous, dynamic mathematical conversations to energize your teaching and empower your students!
Session Topics:
- Academic conversations in math classrooms
- Error analysis
- Transfer of effective teaching practices based on Math Pathways & Pitfalls foundational principles to district adopted curriculum
- Student agency & empowerment
Who Should Attend?
- Classroom Teachers
- Teacher Leaders
- Mathematics Instructional Coaches
- Principals
- District Leaders (Title 1, Bilingual Education, Exceptional Student Services/Special Education)
- Superintendents
Featured Speakers
José Franco is a Senior Research Associate with WestEd’s Quality Schools and Districts team and Director of Math Pathways & Pitfalls. The Math Pathways & Pitfalls is a K–8 mathematics enrichment program that interweaves the tenets of improving students’ math comprehension and academic language development. Drawing on a deep knowledge of K–12 mathematics pedagogy, Franco provides technical assistance to educators on the implementation of professional learning communities, powerful lesson planning, and student conversations..
Robert Rosenfeld, a Senior Engagement Manager with WestEd’s Quality Schools and Districts team, has decades of experience supporting schools to create systems that enhance leadership, strengthen teaching, and increase student learning. He leads projects that support the review and implementation of curricula, assessments, and innovative teaching practices. He is a former math and science teacher and is bilingual.
Be sure to register to be a part of this exciting conversation!
Registration is required. Recordings will be available following the live events.