When students work with visual models that they can see, manipulate, or create, it opens visual pathways in the brain that provide added meaning to the area of the brain that processes abstract numbers. In this workshop, we will work with visual representations of percents and ratios and discuss how this enables students at… read more

Teaching beginning English language learners (ELs) is rewarding, and not without unique challenges! This series of monthly conversations is an opportunity for teachers of beginning ELs to exchange ideas on practical approaches in a supportive and structured setting. With facilitation by Susan Reade, presentations by guest… read more

Alphabetics, including phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding, is the process readers use to identify words. Readers must rely on alphabetic knowledge and decoding skills to read unfamiliar words. Alphabetics is critical for adults reading at GLE 0–3.9.

In this 6-hour self-paced online course, learn about effective… read more

This is a facilitated sharing group for anyone involved in developing and implementing MassSTEP programs. Meetings are loosely facilitated to encourage peer sharing, resource sharing, and group problem-solving. Topics are based on participant input. All roles are welcome.

The topic for this meeting is Our MassSTEP… read more

This is a facilitated sharing group for anyone involved in developing and implementing MassSTEP programs. Meetings are loosely facilitated to encourage peer sharing, resource sharing, and group problem-solving. Topics are based on participant input. All roles are welcome.

The topic for this meeting is Our MassSTEP… read more