Creating Mathematical Thinkers using Number Strings and Math Talks

Presented by: Brittany Goerig

February 4 • 1:00PM (EST)

https://bhope.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CAzJ90HJQimtLYWP_9Fetw

Our goal in teaching is not just to prepare students for their next math class, but to prepare them for their future careers. Helping students be mathematical thinkers is a way to prepare them for the future. Learn how number strings and math talks help create students become mathematical thinkers and how they can be used to make informed instructional decisions to help students progress towards learning goals. Participants will leave the session with increased knowledge of how to conduct a math talk and an understanding of how to conduct a number string -- two essential components of a fluency routine that help create mathematical thinkers. They will, also, learn about models and strategies for teaching fluency standards.

Free Professional Development Opportunity for Charter School Leaders

Growing Healthy Students with Gardening and Cooking Classes

Presented by: Cassie Dillman

Thursday, Feb. 6 • 10:00 AM (EST)

https://bhope.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SKzfJUXWSK65VQ6abjfEow

This course will focus on the ways in which gardening and cooking classes can positively impact a school learning environment by creating a space for students to learn about food and nutrition through engaging hands-on experiences. This course will focus on 3 main components: 1) How a school garden and cooking program will dramatically enrich your school culture and curriculum. 2) How to develop or expand upon a school garden program. 3) What does a gardening and cooking class look like and what are lessons you can incorporate into your curriculum. This course will provide information and strategies that are beneficial to all schools regardless of whether or not they have an existing school garden or cooking program.

Upcoming Webinars
	The CSU offers webinars, typically on Tuesday afternoons or Thursday mornings, to assist school leaders with their professional development, and the operations of the charter school. Below are the next few presentations. Click on the name of the presentations below to register for the presentation, or go to charter.support/upcoming-webinars/ for the complete list:
Tue., 2/11/2020 at 1:00 PM - Every Student Can Write: Using Standards to Drive Writing Instruction Thur., 2/13/2020 at 10:00 AM - Identifying Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children and Adolescents: Learning How to Label and React Tue., 2/18/2020 at 1:00 PM - Learn How to Avoid Fumbled Audits: Get Prepared for Surprise Visits, and Run Your School with High Expectations and at Top Efficiency Thur., 2/20/2020 at 10:00 AM - 20 Essential Points: What All School Leaders Should Know About Special Education

The CSU is a free support network operated by Building Hope in partnership with the United States Department of Education through a federal dissemination grant, a Walton Foundation grant, and the Florida Department of Education through a state appropriation. Our primary mission is to serve all charter schools in their first five years of operation. The CSU also provides many free services to more established charter schools across the country, including our free professional webinar series. If we can provide assistance to you or your school, please contact us:

Charter Support Unit
(888) 677-9250 • (727) 286-3185 • charter.support