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Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Practicing the Practices (K-5)Date:Time:Location:10/11/13, Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMGreen Street Arts Center, Middletown11/15/13, Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMGreen Street Arts Center, MiddletownEvent Code:Fee:Closing Date:Contact Person:Heather Dawes(860) 632-1485, ext. 263dawes@ctserc.orgPresenter(s):Nikki HendrySERC ConsultantClare WurmSERC Consultant14-21-114$110 per person10/03/2013Audience:K-Grade 5; Math Teachers, Instructional Leaders, and Special Education TeachersThe Common Core State Standards (CCSS) represent a significant shift in the teaching ofmathematics. The CCSS focus on higher-order thinking skills that teachers must continuously addressin their instruction. The Standards for Mathematical Practice (Practices) are the vehicle meant to drivethis change to deep understanding in addition to mathematical proficiency.In this two-day session, participants will explore the eight Practices and discover what they look likeat each grade level. They will learn to apply instructional strategies that support the practices and how toconnect the Practices with the Mathematical Content Standards. The session will also offer resourcesfrom the Connecticut State Department of Education and other sources that demonstrate the use ofthese best practices.On day two, participants will bring a unit from their own curriculum. They will workcollaboratively on adapting their lessons to incorporate the Practices into instruction.By understanding the eight Practices and integrating them into the classroom, teachers will findmultiple opportunities to individualize instruction. This can allow all learners access to the standards todevelop both mathematical proficiency and the higher-order thinking skills embedded in the CCSS.This session is offered in partnership with the Green Street Arts Center/PIMMS (Project to IncreaseMastery of Mathematics and Science), Wesleyan University.SERC also is offering this topic in a separate workshop for Grades 6-12 beginning March 27, 2014.Education of Students Who Are Visually Impaired: Strategies and Techniques forTeachers Working with Students Who Use BrailleDate:Time:Location:10/11/13, Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMBESB, WindsorEvent Code:Fee:Closing Date:Contact Person:Bianca Irizarry(860) 632-1485, ext. 216irizarry@ctserc.orgPresenter(s):Various Presenters14-38-059$55 per person09/26/2013Audience:K-Grade 12; General and Special Education Teachers and Student Support Services Professionals whowork with students who have visual impairments or blindnessTeachers working with students who are visually impaired need a special skill set in order to preparelearning materials, assess learning, and understand the vision-related educational needs of students,kindergarten through Grade 12, who use Braille as a medium for literacy. This session is designed tohelp such educators implement adapted teaching strategies in order to increase achievement levels andoverall functioning for students with visual impairments who use Braille.Participants in this one-day professional development activity will increase their knowledge of thehistory and teaching of Braille code; heighten their awareness of the challenges experienced by studentswho are blind or have visual impairments; and identify equipment, technology, and teaching strategiesthat are used with students who have severe visual impairments and use Braille, in order to achievegreater student success.PLEASE NOTE: This session is a collaborative effort between the State of Connecticut’sDepartment of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB), andSERC.Register Online at www.ctserc.org/catalog56