Target Audience: K-8 Teachers
Duration: 4 Hours
Overview
Welcome to the Curriculum Compacting in K-8 Math Course!
This series was designed to allow teachers, math specialists, administrators, and other staff an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of curriculum compacting for Math in Minneapolis Public Schools. Use this course to guide your work individually or in PLCs to deepen your understanding of advanced differentiation. This training can also help teachers in grades K-8 better understand how to implement the resources for advanced differentiation in the curriculum guides.
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+ Course Details
There are five parts in this series. At the end of each module, you will be asked to answer a discussion prompt about the content covered.
+ Learning Objectives
- Describe the procedures, resources, and rationale for math compacting
- Develop a plan to implement math compacting in my classroom
+ Resources
- Talent Development and Advanced Academics (Staff Intranet)
- MPS Professional Certificate in Talent Management and Advanced Learner Education (Staff Intranet)
+ Contact Information
For questions related to curriculum compacting, contact Christina Ramsey, K-8 District Program Facilitator, at christina.ramsey@mpls.k12.mn.us or (612) 668-5376.
Introduction Video
Janeé Rivard-Johnson, a fifth-grade teacher at Kenny Community School, speaks about her experience of taking the Curriculum Compacting course and how it has changed her instructional practices.
Step 1: Sign in to Google Chrome
To receive credit for the course, you will need to first sign in to Google Chrome. Learn how to sign in to Google Chrome.
If you are not signed in to Google Chrome, you run the risk of your progress not being saved. Therefore, the course may not be marked as complete.
Step 2: Launch the Training Course
Troubleshooting
If you continue to experience technical issues, please submit an eTicket or call the HelpDesk at (612) 668-0088.