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This session is a follow-up to the Mathematics Achievement Academy for Grade 2. In this blended learning opportunity, participants will attend a short face-to-face session, followed by an online component, and then return for another short face-to-face session. The face-to-face content will take a deep dive into formative assessment strategies, proficient problem solving, and facilitating student discourse through which students justify their mathematical thinking. The online learning experiences will focus on evaluating and increasing student mastery through self-reflection and improved professional practice.

Prerequisite Required: Completion of Mathematics Achievement Academy: Grade 2 is a required prerequisite for this session. Prior completion of the Mathematics Achievement Academy will be verified prior to the start of the session. Participants who have not completed the prerequisite will be removed from the session to allow for those who are eligible to attend.

Important Information:
Teachers who successfully complete a Mathematics Achievement Academy: Problem Solving and Discourse session may be eligible to receive the $100 stipend. Stipends will not be provided to teachers who do not meet eligibility and attendance requirements. Successful completion includes the following components.

• Teachers must have completed the original Mathematics Achievement Academy. 
• Teachers must be assigned to teach kindergarten, grade 2 mathematics at a local education agency within Region 20 for the 2022–2023 school year.
• Teachers must attend the 2 face-to-face sessions for a total of 6 hours – 3 hours on the opening day and 3 hours on the closing day.
• Absences, late arrival, and early departure will disqualify a participant from stipend eligibility.
• Teachers must also complete the online, asynchronous sessions for a total of 12 hours over three weeks.

Please bring a laptop or electronic device.