This workshop is intended for teachers in grades 2-8. The goal is to provide strategies for engaging students in rigorous mathematical problem solving experiences and investigations.

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Participants in this workshop will

• Engage in rigorous mathematical sense-making activities.
• Learn how to use teaching practices for orchestrating productive discourse in the mathematics classroom.
• Demonstrate the use routines for engaging students in mathematics problem solving activities.
• Visit classrooms (in follow-up meetings) to observe routines and problem solving activities in practice with students.
• Engage in conversations about current topics in mathematics education.
• Be a part of a community of developing and dynamic mathematics teachers.

Participant Responsibilities

• Full participation in the workshop - four days in August 2025 plus two follow-up days in Academic Year 2025-26
• A commitment to incorporate what is learned into everyday classroom practices

School or District Commitment

• Registration fee of $400 and 2 days of release time Academic Year 2025-26
• A commitment to support the teacher in using these teaching practices in the classroom

Leadership Team

• Jeff Linder, Mathematics Specialist, Montecito Union School
• Abbey Shaw Linder, Mathematics Specialist, Rio School District
• Kristy Guerrero, Teacher, Canalino School
• Fawn Nguyen, Math Teaching & Learning Specialist, Amplify Education

This workshop is partially funded by the California Subject Matter Projects.

The registration fee is $400 per person.

For an additional fee you may also earn 4 quarter units of course credit through UCSB Professional and Continuing Education.

Space is limited.