Learn about the process of advisory redesign from idea to implementation. Learn how an advisory redesign launch team reinvented the advisory experience for students; including auditing past practice, redesigning new structures and non-negotiables, curating resources, and delivering professional development. Participants will learn how a high school advisory block can be structured to ensure an equitable and consistent student experiences where meaningful lessons take place for academic, college and career, and social emotional readiness. Participants will learn how to embed 1:1 student conferencing in advisory where advisors meet regularly with students to monitor academic performance through goal setting and frequent check-ins. Participants will receive coaching on how to deliver effective student conferencing through live demonstration, questioning techniques that enhance the conferencing process, strategies for monitoring the effectiveness of advisory redesign implementation, and resources for collecting input from faculty and students on advisory redesign.
Andrea J. Drake is the Principal of Chariho Regional High School. Prior to her current role, she served as the Assistant Principal for Teaching & Learning for 5-years, the district's Assistant Director of Special Education for 4-years and, prior to that, the district's Response... Read More →
Discover how to bring math to life for elementary students through engaging, hands-on games that build both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Explore science-based strategies for math instruction that benefit all learners, regardless of ability. Using visual slides and interactive demonstrations, gain insights into how conceptual and procedural knowledge work in harmony to support mathematical growth. Participants will try out fun, student-centered math activities designed to spark curiosity, promote problem-solving, and develop self-directed learners. Leave with practical tools and ideas to foster a love of math in the classroom while helping students become confident, flexible thinkers. Key takeaways will be understanding how science-based math instruction supports all learners, and exploring the interplay between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Learn how fostering mathematical curiosity helps develop self-directed learners. Prepare to play, explore, and ignite a passion for math in your students!
Does your school have an advisory curriculum that aligns with its mission? In this interactive session, teachers, advisors, and school administrators will learn tools, tips, and tricks to immediately deploy to improve their advisory program. Attendees will leave with a step-by-step process for strategically aligning the advising system with the school's mission. This is a collaborative session! Come to this collaborative session and be prepared to share what is working at your school and learn from others!
