Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a coach, an instructional leader or an administrator, a university faculty member or part of a local educational agency, you know the joys and challenges that accompany student-centered, asset-based implementation of the Bridges curriculum.
We’ve invited a dynamic group of speakers, teacher leaders, and educators from across the country to share their knowledge. They’ll help us explore ways to launch and sustain an equitable and effective implementation of Bridges in Mathematics.
Now all we need is you.
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Keynote Sessions
Leveraging Thinking Traps to Enhance Professional Learning Systems
Collaborative Coaching: Rehearsing Routines as a Tool for Learning Together
Increasing the Mathematical Intensity in Collaborative Conversations
Using Games to Nurture Curiosity and Wonder in Grades K–5
Conference Themes
Presentations, discussions, and conversations center on three essential themes.
Launching and sustaining an equitable and effective implementation of Bridges in Mathematics
Implementing a new curriculum is a complex, multiyear process. Hear from keynote speakers, instructional leaders, and coaches about the ways their schools and districts are supporting teachers to bring out the best in Bridges classrooms.
Identifying strategies, practices, and resources that support an asset-based approach to instruction and assessment in a Bridges classroom
How can educators build on students’ assets when planning for instruction and assessing learning? Learn ways to turn ideas for asset-based teaching and learning into reality in a Bridges classroom.
Identifying implicit and explicit opportunities to affirm and support math identity in a Bridges classroom
Cultivating positive mathematics identities for our students means understanding the principles and practices that help us teach with intention. Learn how to support students’ mathematical identities in the day-to-day structure and routines of a Bridges classroom.
FAQ
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Q: Who is the Virtual Leadership Institute for?
A: The Virtual Leadership Institute is designed for anyone supporting the implementation of Bridges in Mathematics, including coaches, curriculum specialists, grade-level teacher leaders, administrators, and district leaders.
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Q: What are the benefits of attending the Virtual Leadership Institute?
A: Attendees will learn productive and practical practices for supporting the implementation of Bridges in Mathematics. They will receive virtual access to all of the institute's sessions for professional learning purposes for 6 months.
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Q: What are the total hours for the Virtual Leadership Institute?
A: Attendees who participate in the Virtual Leadership Institute synchronously have the opportunity to attend up to 16 hours of training. Recordings of all of the sessions will also be available for participants to view asynchronously on the Whova platform.
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Q: I want to register. How do I get started?
A: To register for the Virtual Leadership Institute (VLI), visit: https://store.mathlearningcenter.org/s/product/virtual-leadership-institute/01tPn00000AFvkzIAD
Note: You will need to create an account if you, your school, or district do not already have one established.
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Q: Can I register multiple people on behalf of my school or district?
A: Yes. When you purchase registrations on the MLC’s online store, you have the option to add multiple attendee names.
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Q: After I register for the institute, do I need to register for individual sessions?
A: There is no cap on the number of Virtual Leadership Institute (VLI) sessions you may attend. However, we do ask attendees to register for individual sessions on the Whova platform to ensure facilitators can prepare an appropriate number of digital resources, such as shared slides.
Nearly every session will appear on the program twice to provide flexibility for participants planning their institute experience.
Once the Whova platform is launched in May, we’ll provide more information about registering for individual VLI sessions. For each session you plan on joining, simply select “Add to My Agenda.” VLI sessions will be recorded and made available following the institute for on-demand viewing.
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Q: My organization is tax-exempt. What do I need to do if I am charged tax at checkout?
A: If this happens, please do not complete your checkout. Email a copy of your school or district’s tax exemption certificate to mlcinfo@mathlearningcenter.org. We will work with our accounting department to update your information. Once updated, we will reach out to you about the update and any additional steps needed to complete registration.