Data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) strongly suggests that math presents difficulties for many students, especially for those with disabilities. The institute recognizes the wide diversity of today’s math classrooms and consequently, the wide range of math skills. This institute focuses attention on understanding barriers that impede math performance and finding effective solutions that are guided by the UDL framework. Participants will learn:
- About barriers to learning math and what’s involved in learning math
- How to develop math lessons that address the diverse learning needs of middle school students
- About technology that supports conceptual understanding of math
- About readily available technology to support math instruction
Who Should Attend: Middle School Math Teachers, Special Educators, Curriculum Specialists, and Instructional Technology Specialists
Cost: The fee for CAST’s two-day institutes with follow-up support is $795 per person. A minimum of 18 participants is required to run an institute, with a maximum of 40 participants. All institutes are designed as a two-day face-to-face workshop with follow-up that includes two webinars, 8 hours of professional support, and access to a resource-rich website. For an additional fee, direct face-to-face follow-up can be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. Typically, it is best to schedule this follow-up no more than 6 weeks after the initial institute.
Scheduling: Please contact our Director of Professional Development, Grace Meo, at gmeo@cast.org or by calling 781-245-2212, x263.
