Chances are, you or someone you know has said, "Kids just need to know their facts!" While basic math fact knowledge is important, the reason for learning basic facts goes beyond just knowing those facts. Join this session to shift the focus from whether kids "know their facts" to understanding why and how students develop and apply math fact knowledge. We'll explore the developmental process students work through as they learn basic facts and how the key strategies students use when learning basic facts apply to more complex computation skills.
Jessica is currently a Professional Learning Specialist with Keep Indiana Learning, a Department of CIESC, and supports teachers, schools, and districts in the areas of math and instructional coaching. Jessica has been in the field of education since 2008. She earned her Bachelor’s... Read More →
Empower your multilingual learners to thrive! This session will provide classroom teachers with instructional strategies and resources to support multilingual students with varying English language proficiency levels. Learn instructional strategies for scaffolding and differentiate your classroom instruction.
Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Education Service Center
Tanika Kinartail began her exciting journey in the field of education in 2007. She started as an elementary classroom teacher before transitioning into a school leadership role, as an assistant principal, in 2014. Tanika earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from... Read More →
Chances are, you or someone you know has said, “Kids just need to know their facts!” While basic math fact knowledge is important, the reason for learning basic facts goes beyond just knowing those facts. Join this session to shift the focus from whether kids “know their facts” to understanding why and how students develop and apply math fact knowledge. We’ll explore the developmental process students work through as they learn basic facts and how the key strategies students use when learning basic facts apply to more complex computation skills.
Jessica is currently a Professional Learning Specialist with Keep Indiana Learning, a Department of CIESC, and supports teachers, schools, and districts in the areas of math and instructional coaching. Jessica has been in the field of education since 2008. She earned her Bachelor’s... Read More →
When we hear “these kids CAN’T”, we must consider if scaffolds are being utilized to enhance the learning experience. Students who are learning English as a second language respond well to having a variety of ways to interact with content. Learn how scaffolding can unlock learning and create opportunities for kids who CAN!
Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Education Service Center
Tanika Kinartail began her exciting journey in the field of education in 2007. She started as an elementary classroom teacher before transitioning into a school leadership role, as an assistant principal, in 2014. Tanika earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from... Read More →
We have learned a lot about teaching students how to read over the last few years. This session will explore how we can take what we have learned about literacy instruction and apply it to the math classroom. We will consider how instructional strategies we find successful in reading can be applied to mathematics, all with the goal of creating an instructionally cohesive learning experience for all students.
Jessica is currently a Professional Learning Specialist with Keep Indiana Learning, a Department of CIESC, and supports teachers, schools, and districts in the areas of math and instructional coaching. Jessica has been in the field of education since 2008. She earned her Bachelor’s... Read More →
Many students can decode but still struggle with understanding what they read. This session will explore effective strategies to move beyond phonics and develop strong comprehension skills. Educators will learn how to teach inferencing, summarizing, and analyzing text structure while integrating knowledge-building practices. Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance comprehension across all subject areas.
Professional Learning Specialist, Keep Indiana Learning, CIESC
Morgan Mason began teaching in 2015, serving grades 1, 3, and 4 before transitioning to instructional coaching. She supports teachers and schools with professional development in literacy practices, Science of Reading implementation, and early learning development. She earned her... Read More →
