Please share the following details about upcoming professional learning opportunities for general and special education teachers who teach mathematics.

Building Bridges: Developing Relationships and Establishing Rigor!

We know that, as special education and general education teachers, you typically work with students who have various strengths, and we are here to support you in making it all work!

Join us as we spend time on starting the year off right to foster a positive math community and to establish classroom norms for deep learning with a focus on strength-based teaching. Our content focus will be on making connections across grade bands.  You will leave with resources that will support building your classroom community as well as maximizing student learning with grade-level content that can be used the first day of school and beyond!

For grades K–2, please register for one of the following:

• Monday, July 12 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 14 from 12:00–2:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 20 from 12:00–2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 22 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.

For grades 3–5, please register for one of the following:

• Monday, July 12 from 12:00–2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 14 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 20 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Thursday, July 22 from 12:00–2:00 p.m.

For grades 6–8, please register for one of the following:

• Tuesday, July 13 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Friday, July 16 from 12:00–2:00 p.m.
• Monday, July 19 from 12:00–2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 21 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.

For High School Algebra and Geometry, please register for one of the following:

• Tuesday, July 13 from 12:00–2:00 p.m.
• Friday July 16 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Monday July 19 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday July 21 from 12:00–2:00 p.m.

Note: accommodations must be requested at least one week in advance of each webinar.

Please email Jenifer Fernandez or email Rob Hilliker with any questions.

Special Education Directors,

The ADE/ESS is pleased to announce the opening of registration for Arizona's 2021 IDEA Virtual Conference, Renewal: Resilience to Results, scheduled for September 13–15, 2021.

The conference registration fee for professionals is $100.00 and can be paid by credit card, check, or purchase order.

Information about conference keynotes can be found on the conference webpage, which will continue to be updated throughout the summer.

Questions about the conference or registration can be sent to [email protected].

Please share the following details about upcoming professional learning opportunities for general and special education teachers who teach algebra.

Algebra Tiles Part 1: Exploration of Algebraic Expressions

Wednesday, July 7 from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Register in advance for Algebra Tiles Part 1.

In this webinar, we will explore the properties of virtual algebra tiles and the use of these tiles in simplifying expressions and adding and subtracting algebraic expressions.

Algebra Tiles Part 2: Exploration of Substitution and Solving Equations

Wednesday, July 7 from 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Register in advance for Algebra Tiles Part 2.

In this webinar, we will explore the use of virtual algebra tiles to visualize substitution and to solve equations.

Algebra Tiles Part 3: Exploration of Algebra Tiles in Multiplying Binomials and Dividing Quadratic Equations

Thursday, July 8 from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Register in advance for Algebra Tiles Part 3.

In this webinar, we will explore the use of virtual algebra tiles to multiply binomials and to divide quadratics.

Algebra Tiles Part 4: Exploration of Algebra Tiles in Factoring Quadratic Expressions and Completing the Square

Thursday, July 8 from 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Register in advance for Algebra Tiles Part 4.

In this webinar, we will explore the use of virtual algebra tiles to factor quadratic expressions and to complete the square.

Attendance at all sessions is recommended but not required. These sessions will not be recorded. Participants can earn 1.5 hours of professional development credit per session attended.

A computer or tablet with the ability to access Google slides is not required but is strongly recommended to enable full participation in the session.

Algebra Tiles Open Practice Session

Friday, July 9 from 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Register in advance for Algebra Tiles Open Practice Session.

Come to this session to refine your understanding of working with algebra tiles.

Attendance at a prior algebra tiles session is required to attend this session. Participants can earn two hours of professional development credit for this session.

Please email Jenifer Fernandez or email Rob Hilliker with any questions.

Special Education Directors, 

Please share the following details about upcoming professional learning opportunities for general and special education teachers who teach mathematics.

Count Me In! Exploring Adding and Subtracting Integers

June 22, 2021 9:00–10:30 a.m.

Register in advance for Count Me In! Exploring Adding and Subtracting Integers.

In this free webinar, we will explore multiple representations to build conceptual understanding for the addition and subtraction of integers. We will apply and extend previous understandings of operations with whole numbers to create zero-sum pairs.  Additionally, we will demonstrate how to develop grit and creative problem-solving with accessible low-floor/high-ceiling tasks.

Count Me In! Exploring Multiplying and Dividing Integers

June 22, 2021 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Register in advance for Count Me In! Exploring Multiplying and Dividing Integers.

In this free webinar, we will explore multiple representations to build conceptual understanding for the multiplication and division of integers. We will demonstrate how to develop grit and creative problem-solving with accessible low-floor/high-ceiling tasks. Attendance at the Exploring Adding and Subtracting Integers session is not required to attend this session but recommended. 

Count Me In! Practice Session for Exploring Integers

June 25, 2021 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Register in advance for Count Me In! Practice Session for Exploring Integers.

Come to this session to refine your understanding of working with integers.

Attendance at any prior “Count Me In! Integers” session is required to attend this practice session. 

A computer or tablet with the ability to access Google slides is not required but is strongly recommended to enable full participation in each session.

Note: accommodations must be requested at least one week in advance of each webinar.

Please e-mail email Jenifer Fernandez or email Rob Hilliker with any questions.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

Special Education Data Updates

The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will be hosting our next Special Education Data Updates live webinar on Wednesday, June 16th from 2pm – 3pm. This session will cover a variety of data topics that will include:

• Reminders
• Trending topics
• Topics requested by you
• Q&A

Registration is required to attend: Register for Special Education Data Updates webinar. 

For questions, please contact ESS Data Management via email at [email protected].