DATE:
May 17, 2017
TO:
Principals
Elementary Special Education Resource Math Teachers
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Courtney Titus, Program Specialist
SUBJECT:
Professional Development for Elementary Resource Math Teachers
The Special Education Department is hosting two professional development training days for elementary resource math teachers. This training will address the effective use of resource math block time, strategies to build student ability and increase grade-level understanding, and key concepts at each grade level. The first training will be held on June 8, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for teachers who teach grades K-3. The second training will be held on June 13, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for teachers who teach grades 4-6. Both trainings will be at the District Office in room 129. Please register at https://jpls.truenorthlogic.com and search for course 101194 and choose the appropriate section. If a sub is needed, please use budget code 1292. If you teach both levels and would like to come to both sessions, please contact Trevor Warburton, Teacher Specialist in Mathematics at 801-567-8174.
