All Learners Network, INC

This series of professional learning workshops, centered around the All Learners Network (ALN) Math Menu framework, provides educators with highly practical and evidence-based strategies for differentiated math instruction. The sessions support understanding the benefits of and putting into practice a Math Menu block, covering critical components from asset-based progress monitoring using the new Windowpanes Sets, to effective methods for embedding problem-solving and journaling routines. A significant focus is placed on leveraging mathematics games, categorized by early number, additive, multiplicative, fractional, and middle school reasoning. The goal of embedding math games into our instructional routines is to foster deeper student understanding, discussion, and practice aligned with High Leverage Concepts (HLCs). Participants will leave each workshop with a clear pedagogical rationale, actionable implementation steps, and concrete samples and resources from the robust All Learners Online (ALO) Math Menu library, ensuring they can confidently build and sustain effective Math Menu practices throughout the school year. 

• Focus: Exploring the benefits and practical techniques for embedding journaling as a regular practice within the Math Menu component of the All Learners Lesson Structure.
• Why Attend: Written communication is essential for students to articulate their developing understanding of mathematical concepts. This workshop addresses the challenge of finding time for this practice by positioning it effectively within your instructional routines. You will receive samples of journal prompts from the ALO Math Menu library.
• Key Takeaways: Participants will learn pedagogical techniques for consistent journaling and explore the benefits of this practice.

Note: You do not need to participate in all workshops to benefit from the series. However, we want to note that these sessions are intentionally designed to build on and connect to one another as you hone your Math Menu practice throughout the school year.