6–8 PD Series

Illuminating Student Brilliance in Our Math Classrooms

Let’s foster student engagement in mathematics by building upon students’ unique experiences and brilliance! In this professional development series, we will explore ways to reveal and illuminate student brilliance and learn how to engage students and support their individual and collective growth. We will reflect on classroom structures and practices that highlight student reasoning and explore how we can create even more opportunities for student engagement in mathematics.

ISBE Professional Development hours will be provided for each session.

Three 90-minute virtual sessions from 8:30–10:00 am, 10:30 am–12:00 pm, 1:00–2:30 pm, or 4:30–6:00 pm; AND two full-day in-person sessions from 8:30 am–3:00 pm. There will also be an optional “Session 0” where we will introduce the MCMI team and project resources.

Session 0: Intro to MCMI and Project Resources, optional virtual session

September 19, 2024

(8:30–10:00 am, 10:30 am–12:00 pm, 1:00–2:30 pm, or 4:30–6:00 pm)

Virtual Dates

November 13, January 23, and May 8

(Select 8:30–10:00 am, 10:30 am–12:00 pm, 1:00–2:30 pm, or 4:30–6:00 pm)

In-person Dates

October 22, 23, or 29 AND February 25, 26, or 27

South Cook Intermediate Service Center: October 22 & 23 and February 26 & 27

West 40 Service Center: October 29 and February 25

(8:30 am–3:00 pm)

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Registration opens August 1, 2024. All registration costs will be listed in the registration form. For districts participating in the MCMI PD Consortium, registration costs are covered by the terms of the contract.

Please contact Jean Sutow-Goldrich (sutow@uic.edu) with questions about your district’s status for the 2024–2025 school year or for additional information about Consortium benefits.