Professional Learning
Bridges® Intervention Support Workshops
We believe everyone can make sense of mathematics. Some students just need more time, more opportunities, or more support than others. Our approach emphasizes problem solving, visual models, and fluency development.
We designed this set of remote workshops to help educators get started, establish productive practices, and sustain implementation of Bridges Intervention. We look forward to collaborating with you.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Beyond Getting Started: Connecting Knowledge & Practice with Bridges Intervention
Participants explore ways to address unfinished learning, form and facilitate groups, and engage in asset-based assessment. They explore various starting points, consider ways to form groups when starting points are varied, and examine ways to facilitate that support conceptual understanding and proficiency.
3.5 hours
8:30–12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
$75 per person
Examining Fluency in Bridges Intervention: Addition & Subtraction to 20
Participants build a meaningful understanding of fluency as they engage with the computational fluency models and strategies used in Volume 2. They consider addition and subtraction fluency progressions to support student understanding. Participants also explore ways to support students as doers and sensemakers of mathematics.
3 hours
12:30–3:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)
$75 per person
Wednesday October 23, 2024
Examining Fluency in Bridges Intervention: Addition & Subtraction to 20
Participants build a meaningful understanding of fluency as they engage with the computational fluency models and strategies used in Volume 2. They consider addition and subtraction fluency progressions to support student understanding. Participants also explore ways to support students as doers and sensemakers of mathematics.
3 hours
8:30–11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time)
$75 per person
Examining Fluency in Bridges Intervention: Multiplication
Participants build a meaningful understanding of fluency as they engage with the computational fluency models and strategies used in Volume 5. They consider multiplication fluency progressions to support student understanding. Participants also explore ways to support students as doers and sensemakers of mathematics.
3 hours
12:30–3:30 p.m. (Pacific TIme)
$75 per person
Thursday October 24, 2024
Exploring Problem Situations in Bridges Intervention: Addition & Subtraction
Participants build a meaningful understanding of the structure of problem situations as they engage with problems found in Volume 4. They consider strategies to support student learning. Participants also explore ways to support students as doers and sense makers of mathematics.
3 hours
8:30–11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time)
$75 per person
Exploring Problem Situations in Bridges Intervention: Multiplication
Participants build a meaningful understanding of the structure of problem situations as they engage with problems found in Volume 7. They consider strategies to support student learning. Participants also explore ways to support students as doers and sensemakers of mathematics.
3 hours
8:30–11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time)
$75 per person
Beyond Getting Started: Connecting Knowledge & Practice with Bridges Intervention
Participants explore ways to address unfinished learning, form and facilitate groups, and engage in asset-based assessment. They explore various starting points, consider ways to form groups when starting points are varied, and examine ways to facilitate that support conceptual understanding and proficiency.
3.5 hours
12:30–4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
$75 per person
Bridges Third Edition Webinars
Over the course of the 2023–24 school year, MLC dove into the aspects of what differentiates Bridges® in Mathematics Third Edition from its predecessor. We also gave educators everyday examples and practice opportunities to implement the curriculum in their classrooms through this series of webinars.
“Equity in Mathematics: Bridges Third Edition Insights”
Learn about the equity-based practices of Bridges Third Edition through connecting directly with the curriculum, watching everyday classroom examples, and reflecting on how these practices can be used in your classroom context.
“Implementing Bridges Third Edition with an Asset-Based Lens”
Come to understand the core principles of Bridges Third Edition, learn practical classroom strategies, and gain valuable insights from everyday analysis. See how the curriculum deepens mathematical understanding and fosters a positive math identity by focusing on the unique strengths and lived experiences of every student.
“Affirming Mathematics Learners' Identities with Bridges Third Edition”
Explore how Bridges Third Edition uses experiential learning, equity-based practices, and strategic planning to shape meaningful and equitable math experiences for all students.
“Progressions of Fractions Models and Concepts in Bridges Third Edition”
Examine and understand our fraction models more deeply so you can support all students in making sense of fraction concepts.
“The Development of Computational Fluency in Bridges Third Edition”
You already know that Bridges Third Edition uses visual models to support the development of computational fluency. Learn more about how our approach to fluency works.
“Progressions of Area Models and Concepts in Bridges Third Edition”
Learn more about how students’ progression of arrays and area models across grades supports their development of multiplicative thinking.
“Engaging Multilingual Learners Using Bridges Third Edition”
The asset-based approach that Bridges offers leverages students’ use of language to enhance learning and the development of positive mathematics identities. We examine the resources in the Bridges Third Edition curriculum, hear from two experienced dual-language educators, and observe multilingual learners using Bridges Third Edition to show how the curriculum engages them in deep mathematics.
“Supporting Neurodiverse Learners with Bridges Third Edition”
The asset-based approach that Bridges offers recognizes neurodiversity as a strength. We examine the resources in the Bridges Third Edition curriculum, Concept Quests, and Bridges Intervention. Our goal is to show how Bridges builds on students’ multiple approaches to help them make sense of mathematics and communicate their understanding.
“Supporting Each and Every Learner with Bridges Third Edition”
Responsive teaching practices support the full range of students as they participate and learn. We focus on practices and resources for using Bridges Third Edition to engage each and every learner in deep mathematics.
Bridges Intervention Workshops
Bridges Intervention provides targeted instruction and assessment for essential K–5 mathematics skills and concepts. A strengths-based approach builds on each student’s abilities—starting with manipulatives, then moving to two-dimensional representations and mental images.
Requirements:
- In order to enroll in this workshop, registrants must fulfill the following course requirements:
- Your school or district has purchased and is implementing Bridges Intervention.
- You can access the Bridges Educator Site. Please contact the BES administrator at your school or district for login information.
Cost: $75 per participant
Bridges Intervention ORIGINAL
If your school or district purchased Bridges Intervention materials before June 2022, you are likely to have Bridges Intervention ORIGINAL. If you are not sure, please email mlcinfo@mathlearningcenter.org.
- November 18, 2024, 8:00–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Bridges Intervention Revised Edition with Bridges in Mathematics as Core
If your school or district purchased Bridges Intervention materials after June 2022, you are likely to have Bridges Intervention Revised Edition. This workshop is for schools and districts that use Bridges in Mathematics as a core curriculum.
If you are not sure whether this is the right workshop for your school or district, please email mlcinfo@mathlearningcenter.org.
- October 8, 2024 9:00–12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
- November 18, 2024 8:00 –11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Bridges Intervention Revised Edition with Other Curriculum as Core
If your school or district purchased Bridges Intervention materials after June 2022, you are likely to have Bridges Intervention Revised Edition. This workshop is for schools and districts that use a core curriculum other than Bridges in Mathematics.
If you are not sure whether this is the right workshop for your school or district, please email mlcinfo@mathlearningcenter.org.
- October 8, 2024 9:00–12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
- November 18, 2024 8:00–11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Webinar Replays
Literature Base for Bridges Third Edition
For your reference, here’s the literature our education team professional learning development team referenced when developing Bridges in Mathematics Third Edition.