Two upcoming sessions on math offered by SERC!

 

Math Instruction for Struggling Math Learners

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 and Thursday, January 22, 2015
9 am - 3:30 pm

This professional learning opportunity will introduce teachers to best practices in math instruction specifically aimed at struggling math learners.  It will examine some of the research-based practices in detail and show how they align with the CT Core Standards for Mathematics.

For more information or to register, go to:
Math Instruction for Struggling Math Learners

Math for English Language Learners (K-5)

Wednesdayw,2/15/15 and 3/25/15 

9:00am - 3:30 pm

Join us for a two day workshop which addresses key issues for ELLs such as language acquisition principles, appropriate scaffolding of content, assessment protocols, and effective use of technology in an effort to maintain rigorous, standards-aligned instruction. 

Participants will learn specific math instructional strategies that provide the necessary supports to ensure ELL students understand and are able to apply appropriate math content.

For more information or to register, go to  
Math for English Language Learners (K-5)

Please visit the SERC Library catalog online to view books and instructional materials on these topics: 
 SERC Library Catalog

Two-day Literacy Sessions Offered by SERC!

Reading Comprehension and Close Reading for All
12/04/14, Thursday and 1/09/15, Friday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm 
Grades K-12; General and Special Education Teachers and ELL/ESL Teachers

Students with reading disabilities need certain tools when navigating grade-level content. This two-day learning opportunity will demonstrate the discrete skills that expert readers possess and methods for teaching these skills in order to raise student achievement, especially for struggling readers and students with disabilties. Participants will better understand how to engage students in the close reading of complex texts. 
For more information or to register, go to:
Reading Comprehension and Close Reading for All 

Navigating Complex Informational Texts in the Age of the Common Core
12/03/14, Wednesday and 1/10/15, Wednesday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

This two-day session will demonstrate instructional practices for navigating complex texts as well as examine the connection between a student's reading comprehension and their ability to respond in writing. Participants will help their students meet the anchor standard for reading to "be able to read and comprehend literary and informational texts independently and proficiently; actively read and monitor their understanding; and become a literate person in the 21st century as defined by the Common Core. 
For more information or to register, go to:
Navigating Complex Informational Texts in the Age of the Common Core 

Visit the SERC Library catalog online to explore resources on these topics:
 SERC Library Catalog

              Science Content Literacy: Grades 6-12

Friday, November 14. 2014 and Wednesday, December 17, 2014   9 am - 3:30 pm

In this two day workshop science educators will learn reading comprehension techniques that will improve outcomes for students, grades 6-12, as well as increase their meaningful participation and achievement in the science content area.  Topics include the authentic use of graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary activities, science notebooks, and reciprocal teaching strategies; receive an overview of differentiation, gradual release, and inquiry-based instructional models; and better understand the commonalities between literacy comprehension skills and science processing skills.

For more information or to register go to:
Science Content Literacy: Grades 6-12 Registration 

Please visit the SERC Library catalog online to view books and instructional materials on these topics: SERC Library Catalog