Students often struggle with longer words, but with the right routines, they can confidently decode and spell multisyllabic words. In this session, educators will explore structured, research-based instructional routines that empower students to break down complex words into manageable parts. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that emphasize morphological awareness and phoneme-grapheme mapping to strengthen both decoding and encoding skills. Through explicit instruction and consistent practice routines, educators will leave equipped with tools to help students recognize patterns, apply strategies, and develop automaticity in reading and spelling multisyllabic words. No materials are needed for this session. This session is highly geared toward 2nd-3rd teachers, but all are welcome.
This professional development session focuses on using manipulatives intentionally to help students develop lasting conceptual understanding rather than relying solely on procedural solving. Educators will explore how hands-on tools can make abstract math concepts concrete and meaningful, ensuring students not only get the right answers but understand the why behind them. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Differentiate between using manipulatives for solving and for understanding. 2. Facilitate math conversations that encourage students to explain their thinking with manipulatives. 3. Design learning experiences that make math ideas stick by linking concrete, representational, and abstract models.
This professional development session will empower educators to leverage IXL as a precision tool for math instruction. Participants will learn how to use diagnostic data to identify student learning gaps, utilize the Live Classroom feature to provide real-time feedback, and implement goal-setting strategies to motivate students and monitor their progress toward mastery.
By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to: • Use IXL diagnostic reports to plan differentiated instruction more effectively. • Engage students actively during math practice using real-time monitoring and feedback. • Foster a goal-driven classroom environment where students are motivated to work toward mastery. • Maximize the potential of IXL as an instructional partner to support sustained student growth and achievement.
