Maximizing Tier 1 Math

It's very common for our students to come into our math classrooms with varying skills and knowledge. Adopting and using an aligned curriculum in math is a must. We also need to consider how we plan to leverage proven practices that help all students access grade-level skills and standards. This is achieved through scaffolding up to grade level, instead of modifying down to lower standards. Students grow more and have a better chance of reaching proficiency when they are allowed access to grade-level learning. In this workshop, we will look into the research, be introduced to various scaffolds that promote productive math struggle, and utilize an instructional planning process that helps give students more repetitions in grade-level math. 

Who should attend: K-5 Grade level teams, building academic teams, including instructional coaches, principals, and educators.

Outcomes: Understand research/theory behind routine practice in grade-level tasks; Investigate the difference between scaffolds and modifications; Engage in practical instructional planning techniques (lesson deconstruction) to enhance Tier I math; Create implementation steps to formalize instructional planning process.

What to bring: A lesson/unit from your school's math curriculum to use for real-time application.

Where: University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Dreyfus University Center
When: April 15, 2026
Cost: Members-$129
Non-Members-$149
Lunch is included