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From Structure to Instruction: 2012 Institute on High School Design and Improvement
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Education Northwest’s 2012 Institute on High School Design and Improvement will take place on the West Coast this year—in Seattle, Washington, June 29–July 1, 2012. The fifth annual From Structure to Instruction Institute will build on the success of the previous institutes by offering best practices, tools and strategies, and personalized coaching by experts in the field to help school and district teams tackle the intensive work of instructional improvement and.....

Math Resources

Webinar: RTI in Mathematics at the Secondary Level
Archhived WebEx and files for this event here
The Center on Instruction hosted a webinar on January 10, 2012, on RTI in Mathematics at the Secondary Level, featuring Dr. Takako Nomi from the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research and Dr. John Woodward of the School of Education at the University of Puget Sound. Dr. Nomi shared her research on how to help struggling students catch up on foundational skills needed to master algebra, and Dr. Woodward discussed how to motivate middle school students and get them engaged in mathematics.
Screening for Mathematics Difficulties in K-3 Students (COI)
Link to COI resource
This report from the Center on Instruction examines the effectiveness of existing early screening measures and discusses the key features needed to screen kindergarten through third grade students for difficulties in mathematics. The full report can be downloaded here. The Center on Instruction hosted a webinar in November 2007 in which Ben Clarke, one of the authors, discussed this report.
Screening for Mathematics Difficulties in K-3 Students (COI)
Link to COI resource
This report from the Center on Instruction examines the effectiveness of existing early screening measures and discusses the key features needed to screen kindergarten through third grade students for difficulties in mathematics. The full report can be downloaded here. The Center on Instruction hosted a webinar in November 2007 in which Ben Clarke, one of the authors, discussed this report.
Response to Intervention in Elementary-Middle Math
Link to multimedia overview
This multimedia overview explains why states and districts are turning to Response to Intervention (RtI) systems described, including the three instructional tiers and components that are common to most systems. Each sub-section contains a practice summary along with practice help: Learn What Works (video interviews with nationally known research experts), See What Works (slideshows with audio of successful schools that have implemented RTI), and Do What Works (ideas for action and tools and templates). This resource pertains to K-8 math.....
RTI – an IRIS Center resource that includes four modules
Link to RTI resource and modules
RTI (includes Early Intervening) – an IRIS Center resource that includes four modules: An Overview, Assessment, Reading Instruction and Putting it All Together. It is recommended that you start with Part 1 and go through modules in order. You can click on the following link: http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/resources.html then click on RTI, then Modules to access each module and to see a description of each module or you can click on the links below to access each part individually. Part 1:.....
Teaching Spatial Skills to Girls
Link to Video and Resource Teaching Spatial Skills to Girls
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This overview describes some of the gender differences in test performance; ways in which spatial skills are used in school, careers, and normal life; and approaches to teaching spatial skills. (5:00 min)
The Center On Instruction Catalog
http://www.centeroninstruction.org/pdf/COI_Catalog_4-09-09.pdf

The Center On Instruction catalog is an excellent collection of scientifically based research and information on K-12 instruction in reading, math, science, special education, and English language learning. Part of the Comprehensive Center network, the Center on Instruction is one of five content centers serving as resources for the 16 regional U.S. Department of Education Comprehensive Centers. ACC will be happy to download, copy and mail to.....

National Math Panel: Critical Foundations for Algebra
National Math Panel: Critical Foundations for Algebra
Watch this brief overview to learn about the purpose and findings of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel and research-based recommendations for improving mathematics instruction. Find out why it's important for schools to focus on teaching critical mathematics skills to better prepare students for entry into algebra.