The Principal’s Role in Mathematics Education: Instructional Leadership That Adds Up

This session is designed to equip instructional leaders with tools to support and improve mathematics education in their schools. We will explore a variety of topics and explore several resources and strategies to support teachers, inspire students, and make meaningful home-school connections.
This training is intended for leaders who want to impact and inspire their students and teachers. You will leave with a wealth of information, strategies, and tools that you can use for years to come. Participants will explore some of the best books, web resources, and publications that can be used to support continuous improvement in the teaching and learning of mathematics.
Topics Include:
• NCTM Standards and the Virginia Curriculum Framework
• Lesson Planning and Lesson Study as Professional Development
• Supporting the Struggling Teacher—Easy, Systematic, Truly Supportive Strategies
• Differentiation, brain-compatible strategies, homework, family involvement, professional learning communities, and technology and their potential to make a positive impact on math education.