DFSME BLOG
Brandywine Summer Training
by Anne Pfaelzer de Ortiz on 09/08/11
Training sessions were held for Brandywine School District in July and August. In July, teachers in grades K-6 were invited to attend two-day workshops designed to introduce them to the pedagogy of Singapore Math and assist them with methods, planning, and alignment. A one-day workshop introduced teachers who wanted a more in-depth look into methods and leadership ideas to the elements of creating sprints, a more detailed look at lesson planning, and classroom management techniques. Many thanks to our wonderful presenters, Tykisha Bratcher, Bill Davidson, Janice Fan, Shirley Fletcher and Colleen Sheeron. Thanks also to Hester Sutton, Math Supervisor, and Sally Todorow, Math Coach, both of Brandywine School District. In addition to our regular supporters we would like to thank those whose in-kind support helped make this event possible: The Ramos Group, Wilmington University, Williamson Hospitality Services, the Gabriella and Paul Rosendbaum Foundation and Brandywine School District.
In August, "The Algebra-Geometry Connection" workshop was held for middle and high school math teachers. Presenter Dr. Scott Baldridge, of Louisiana State University and co-author of Elementary Math for Teachers and Elementary Geometry for Teachers, spent two intense days showing how the elementary Singapore Math curriculum leads to better student preparation for middle and high school math, demonstrating the vital links between algebra and geometry, exploring the common core standards in math for grades 7 through 12, and allowing teachers to practice methods for presenting increasingly complex algebraic and geometric ideas and constructions to their students.
Register for NBC Learn training sessions: Scroll down to link below.
by Anne Pfaelzer de Ortiz on 06/15/11
Training is open to specialists in curriculum, media/library, and technology integration, as well as principals, teachers, and parents. Refreshments and/or a snack will be provided. Your school's subscription from the Honda Foundation and NBC Learn includes more than 11,000 short, searchable, downloadable videos; current events updated daily Monday through Friday; original series including Chemistry Now, Changing Planet, and Science of NFL Football; 24/7 access from library or home; and individual accounts for all teachers, all students, and all parents.
Training will take place in these locations, days and times:
June 20
Middle, 1:30pm to 3:30 pm
June 21 Smyrna S.D.-Central Office, 9 am to
12 pm
Capital
to 3:30 pm
June 22
School, 9 am to12 pm
Brandywine S.D.-
School, 6 pm to 9 pm
To register, click on the link below or copy and past the address into your browser's address bar, and fill out the form.
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by Anne Pfaelzer de Ortiz on 05/31/11
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