AMSTI-UAH🚀
K-12 Math, Science, and DLCS
All AMSTI training is TEAMS approved and is provided at no cost to you or your school. AMSTI does not reimburse travel expenses or substitute pay. Please secure permission from your administrator prior to submitting your registration. Thank you!
K-12 Science
Science Foundational Training (K-12)
This 1-day PLO is a prerequisite for NEW AMSTI and ASIM teachers to attend elementary and secondary science content professional learning opportunities. It is strongly recommended for EXISTING AMSTI and ASIM teachers. Outcomes include: 1) examine the role of AMSTI in improving K-12 science teaching and learning; 2) experience the 2023 Alabama Course of Study (ACOS): Science, and 3) equip educators to participate in AMSTI's essential services.
April 29, 8:30-3:30, UAH
Or
June 18, 8:30-3:30, UAH
Elementary Engineering & Computer Science Experience: Solar Ovens (K-5)
This 1-day face-to-face session is designed for K-5th grade math and science teachers to take a deep dive into the engineering design process while also exposing participants to skills in Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS). Throughout the experience, connections for application within math and science will be examined.
June 3, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Chemistry: Atomic Interactions (9-12)
Current Chemistry teachers only!
June 3, 8:30-3:30
ASIM Chemistry: Molecular Interactions (9-12)
Current Chemistry teachers only!
June 4, 8:30-3:30, UAH
2023 Alabama Course of Study: Science Overview (K-12)
June 5, 8:30-3:30, UAH
K-8 Improving ACAP Science Scores (2024-2025) (K-8)
In this 6-hour professional learning opportunity participants will
1) Explore the three-dimensional components of science instruction and assessment as outlined in the 2015 Alabama Course of Study (ACOS): Science.
2) Analyze and interpret ACAP Science data to discover proficiency levels of students across Alabama, in your system, and in your school.
3) Explore ACAP resources that will help you connect your classroom instruction and assessment to the ACOS standards.
June 10, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Physics: Newton’s Laws (9-12)
Current Physics teachers only!
June 11, 8:30-3:30, UAH
Introduction to Guided Inquiry Learning (6-12)
In this 1-day professional learning opportunity, participants will:
1) Learn how to implement guided inquiry lessons with students,
2) Engage in guided inquiry learning as students.
3) Discover how implementing guided inquiry learning lessons can help prepare students for the ACT Science assessment.
June 12, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Physical Science Chemistry: Structure and Properties (9-12)
Current High School Physical Science teachers only!
June 13, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Physics: 2D Motion (9-12)
Current Physics teachers only!
June 17, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Physical Science Chemistry: Nuclear Processes (9-12)
Current High School Physical Science teachers only!
June 20, 8:30-3:30, UAH
Using Proficiency Scales to Support Instruction and Assessment (K-12)
In this 1-day professional learning opportunity, participants will explore how proficiency scales can be used to support instruction and assessment. At the end of the session, participants will be prepared to implement proficiency scales in an upcoming unit.
June 24, 8:30-3:30, UAH
Overview of Using Proficiency Scales to Support Instruction and Assessment (K-12)
In this 1/2-day PLO, participants will explore how proficiency scales can be used to support instruction and assessment. At the end of this session, participants will know the basic components of proficiency scales, explain the benefits of using proficiency scales, and describe the process of implementing proficiency scales to help guide instruction and assessment.
June 26, 8:30-11:30, UAH
Introduction to the Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study (K-12)
Take a deep dive into understanding Alabama's 2018 Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Course of Study standards. Upon completion of this training, participants will have a fundamental knowledge of the DLCS standards and will understand best practices to integrate the standards into their curriculum.
June 26, 12:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Physical Science Physics: Energy (9-12)
Current High School Physical Science teachers only!
July 8, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Chemistry: Structure and Properties (9-12)
Current Chemistry teachers only!
July 10, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Physics: Waves and Sound (9-12)
Current Physics teachers only!
July 16, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Physics: Sound and Light (9-12)
Current Physics teachers only!
July 17, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Physical Science Physics: Exploring Graphs and Energy (9-12)
Current High School Physical Science teachers only!
July 22, 8:30-3:30, UAH
ASIM Physical Science Chemistry: Matter and Interactions (9-12)
Current High School Physical Science teachers only!
July 24, 8:30-3:30, UAH
K-12 Math
Math Foundational Training (K-5)
This training is a prerequisite for AMSTI K-5 Math Content Area Trainings. This 1-day training is designed to provide an overview of pedagogical strategies to be implemented with any mathematics content. The session focuses on the mathematics teaching practices and the formative assessment cycle.
June 2, UNA Bridge Street, 8:30-3:30
Or
July 1, UAH, 8:30-3:30
Or
July 7, Kevin Dukes Center, 8:00-3:00
29727 US-72, Hollywood, AL 35752
Math Foundational Training (6-12)
This training is a prerequisite for AMSTI 6-12 Math Content Area Trainings. This 1-day training is designed to provide an overview of pedagogical strategies to be implemented with any mathematics content. The session focuses on the mathematics teaching practices and the formative assessment cycle.
June 24, UAH, 8:30-3:30
Or
July 1, UAH, 8:30-3:30
(FULL) Using Proficiency Scales to Support Instruction and Assessment (6-12)
In this 1-day PLO, participants will explore how proficiency scales can be used to support instruction and assessment. At the end of the session, participants will be prepared to implement proficiency scales in an upcoming unit.
May 28, UAH, 8:30-3:30
(FULL) Precision and Pedagogy Part 1: Yearlong Planning with Proficiency Scales (6-12)
In this 1-day professional learning opportunity, participants will explore how proficiency scales are used to support yearlong planning. By the end of this session, participants will create a yearlong plan using existing resources and ALSDE proficiency scales.
May 29, UAH, 8:30-3:30
NUMBERS: Fractions and Decimals (3-8)
NUMBERS is professional development for intermediate grade teachers reflecting on teaching and learning mathematic big ideas through interaction and engagement of students. This 3-day Fractional and Decimal session focuses on learning key fraction concepts such as equivalence and magnitude before the operations. The session will make connections of decimals to fraction concepts prior to practicing operations on decimals. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of fractions and decimals to implement effective math instructions. Educators will use current math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction. Modeling with manipulatives, questioning, multiple representations, relational thinking, language, number lines, cuisenaire rods, set models, area models, pattern blocks, fraction bars, decimal wheel, 100-square grid, place value charts, decimal ruler.
(FULL) June 4-6, UNA Bridge Street, 8:30-3:30
Or
July 7-9, UAH, 8:30-3:30
Quality Questioning: Effective Questioning to further Student-Centered Learning (6-12)
Quality Questioning: Effective Questioning is a training that focuses on using purposeful questions to assess and advance students’ reasoning and sense making about important mathematical ideas and relationships. Teachers will explore different question types used in a mathematics classroom and use task to create questions and explore questioning strategies to make decisions about next instructional steps for moving student learning forward. Participants will analyze the relationship between tasks and effective questioning. Participants will collaborate and discuss applying purposeful questioning to make shifts in their instruction and move from a focus on teaching to a focus learning.
June 4, UAH, 8:30-11:30
Geometry (K-2)
Geometry in K-2 is much more than identifying shapes! Topics include shapes, properties, pre-fractional reasoning, research, learning progressions, and more. Participants will dig into the ALCOS geometry standards, explore standards-based hands-on experiences to take back to their classrooms, and apply their learning as they engage in formative assessment cycles to analyze student work and discuss next instructional steps.
June 17, UNA Bridge Street, 8:30-3:30
Prerequisite- Math Foundational Training (K-5)
Math materials order will not be included
Educator Wellness and Inspiring Students (6-12)
This 1/2-day PLO deeply delves into Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and how it relates to educator wellness and inspiring students. We will explore self-care strategies educators can use to promote physical, mental, social, and emotional wellness. In addition, participants will explore strategies that can be applied at each level of Maslow’s hierarchy to make students’ educational experiences more engaging and invigorating.
June 20, UAH, 8:30-11:30
High Yield Routines (6-12)
This one-day session focuses on mathematical routines and is intended to motivate
teachers to use routines to promote sense-making. Consistent use of routines
connects to Student Mathematical Practice and ALCOS standards, provides formative
assessment, and supports the development of conceptual understanding through
student sense-making, reasoning, and discourse. Participants will explore the
importance of sense-making through various routines and engage in discussions about
adapting and implementing these routines in their own practice.
June 23, UAH, 8:30-3:30
Or
July 18, UAH, 8:30-3:30
NUMBERS: Number Sense (K-5)
This 2 day module focuses on number meaning, number relationships, number operations, problem types/structures, and problem solving. Finger, skip, & counting on, multiple representations, structured games, hundred chart, five & ten frames, number mountains, place value coins, algorithms & alternate algorithms, doubles, doubles +1, making 10, number lines, cognitively guided instruction, manipulatives, questioning, talk moves, groups, area/arrays, comparisons, fact families & fluency, partial products.
June 24-25, UNA Bridge Street, 8:30-3:30
Or
July 16-17, UAH, 8:30-3:30
Developing Decimal Concepts (3-5)
This 6-hour module focuses on the extension of the place value system, connecting fractional reasoning to decimal notation, constructing meaning through concrete, semi-concrete, and abstract representations, comparing and ordering, and applications in measurement and monetary units. Participants will analyze evidence of student understanding to inform the planning of the next instructional steps and explore mental math and number sense routines to foster student discourse and conceptual understanding.
June 27, UNA Bridge Street, 8:30-3:30
Prerequisite- Math Foundational Training (K-5)
Math materials order will not be included
Middle Man: Area Models (3-8)
This one-day session focuses on developing area models from upper elementary
through middle school grades. Participants will experience the foundation of area
models and how they can be extended through middle school math concepts.
Participants will practice using area models with hands-on manipulatives and materials
through applications of multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, percents, and
probability.
July 2, UAH, 8:30-3:30
Choral Counting and Counting Collections (K-2)
In this engaging 3-hour professional development, teachers will explore Counting Collections and Choral Counting as powerful number sense routines that develop students' counting strategies, place value understanding, and mathematical reasoning. Participants will experience and analyze both routines with a focus on student thinking and discourse. They will examine the progression of counting strategies in K-2 and their connection to early numeracy standards. Additionally, teachers will explore instructional moves that deepen understanding and promote meaningful mathematical discussions. The session will conclude with planning for classroom implementation ensuring that teachers leave with practical tools to enhance number sense and fluency in daily instruction.
July 2, UAH, 8:30-11:30
Or
July 18, UAH, 8:30-11:30
Choral Counting and Counting Collections (3-5)
In this engaging 3-hour professional development, teachers will explore Counting Collections and Choral Counting as powerful routines to build multiplicative and fractional reasoning in grades 3-5. Teachers will engage in hands-on experiences, analyze student thinking, and examine how these routines support conceptual understanding of multiplication, division, and fractions. The session will also focus on instructional strategies that promote mathematical discourse, reasoning, and connections to standards. Teachers will leave with practical tools to implement these routines effectively and deepen students' number sense.
July 2, UAH, 12:30-3:30
Or
July 18, UAH, 12:30-3:30
NUMBERS: Measurement & Geometry (K-8)
NUMBERS is professional development for intermediate grade teachers reflecting on teaching and learning mathematic big ideas through interaction and engagement of students. This 2-day Geometry and Measurement session focuses on learning key math ideas. Participants will acquire knowledge of the big ideas of geometry and measurement to implement effective math instruction. Educators will use current math strategies and resources to aid in effective classroom instruction of geometric measurements.
July 8-9, Kevin Dukes Center, 8:00-3:00
29727 US-72, Hollywood, AL 35752
Or
July 23-24, UAH, 8:30-3:30
2019 ALCOS: Mathematics Overview (K-5)
K-5 Mathematics Foundational Training session is a pre requisite for this session. This
3-hour session is a dive into the Alabama 2019 Course of Study: Mathematics where
participants will explore the conceptual framework of the ALCOS (four critical
components: Position Statements, Student Math Practices, Math Teaching Practices,
and the Alabama Content Standards). Participants will become familiar with the
structure of the ALCOS, discover themes and learning progressions, and uncover
connections and relationships between components that are critical for effective
elementary mathematics instruction.
July 11, UAH, 8:30-11:30
Overview of Using Proficiency Scales to Support Instruction and Assessment (K-5)
In this 1/2-day PLO, participants will explore how proficiency scales can be used to support instruction and assessment. At the end of this session, participants will know the basic components of proficiency scales, explain the benefits of using proficiency scales, and describe the process of implementing proficiency scales to help guide instruction and assessment.
July 11, UAH, 12:30-3:30
8*8 Math Practices: Reasoning (6-12)
This one-day session is part of a series that focuses on a deep dive into the eight
student mathematical practices and the mathematical teaching practices from the
2019 ALCOS. This session focuses on four of the eight student mathematical practices
including making sense of problems, attending to precision, reasoning abstractly and
quantitatively, and constructing arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others.
Participants will explore student-invented strategies, analyze evidence of student
understanding to inform planning of next instructional steps, discuss the importance of
sense-making, and explore the impact of concrete, semi-concrete, and abstract learning
opportunities on the development of conceptual understanding and connections to
standard US algorithms.
July 17, UAH, 8:30-11:30
8*8 Math Practices: Doing Mathematics (6-12)
This one-day session is part of a series that focuses on a deep dive into the eight
student mathematical practices and the mathematical teaching practices from the
2019 ALCOS. This session focuses on four of the eight student mathematical practices
including modeling with mathematics, using appropriate tools, making use of structure,
and expressing regularity in repeated reasoning. Participants will explore student-
invented strategies, analyze evidence of student understanding to inform planning of
next instructional steps, discuss the importance of sense-making, and explore the
impact of concrete, semi-concrete, and abstract learning opportunities on the
development of conceptual understanding and connections to standard US algorithms.
July 17, UAH, 12:30-3:30
ACAP Aligned Daily Instruction (6-8)
This three-hour session focuses on developing a plan for instruction using multiple
resources aligned to the 2019 ALCOS: Mathematics standards, ACT, and formative
assessments. Participants need to bring their teacher textbook guide or student
textbook. It might also be helpful if a participant brings district/school pacing guides to
help determine when and how ACAP resources can be used in daily instructional
practices.
July 22, UAH, 8:30-11:30
The Experience: ACAP (6-8)
This three-hour session focuses on helping teachers prepare students for the ACAP
Math portion. Participants will review important ACAP test information, learn about
ACAP Math test structure, investigate how to use the ACAP Test Item Specifications to
write ACAP-like questions, and explore resources for utilizing ACAP-like questions for
instruction and/or assessment.
July 22, UAH, 12:30-3:30
ACT Aligned Daily Instruction (9-12)
This three-hour session focuses on implementing the ACT as part of the planning,
teaching, and assessment for classroom instruction throughout the year. Participants
will engage in activities to develop a plan for instruction using multiple resources
aligned to the 2019 ALCOS: Mathematics standards, ACT, and formative assessments.
Participants need to bring their teacher textbook guide or student textbook. It might
also be helpful if a participant brings district/school pacing guides.
July 23, UAH, 8:30-11:30
The Experience: ACT (9-12)
This three-hour session focuses on aligning math instruction with the ACT assessment
and providing a systematic approach to maximizing student achievement. Participants
will review valuable information about the ACT, explore test-taking strategies and
resources that can be used during testing, and experience and practice creating
different ACT-like questions and question types for use during classroom instruction to
prepare students to take the ACT math assessment.
July 23, UAH, 12:30-3:30
Number Talks (K-5)
This 3-hour session focuses on an introduction to the Number Talks routine.
Participants will explore developing students' flexibility using number relationships and
structures, meaningful mathematics. supporting learning and engagement, and
improving access for many students. Strategies and models will include quick images,
talk moves, mental math, composition and decomposition of numbers, five and ten
frames, and more.
July 25, UAH, 8:30-11:30
Number Sense Routines in the K-5 Classroom
This three-hour session focuses on the categories of daily math routines, connecting
these various routines to the Student Mathematical Practices and the Alabama Course
of Study K-5 content standards. Participants will participate in an interactive hands-on
session that provides multiple opportunities to analyze and experience multiple math
routines K-5. Participants will have the opportunity to purposefully plan routines
alongside your colleagues empowering one to immediately incorporate these within the
K-5 classroom.
July 25, UAH, 12:30-3:30
AMSTI-UAH
University of Alabama Huntsville
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