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: Integrating Middle School Math games as a powerful tool for practice, exploration, and formative assessment during Math Menu time.
• Why Attend: Games offer a relaxed environment for students to practice and talk about math, while simultaneously providing educators with valuable insights into mathematical understanding. Explore how these games connect directly to High Leverage Concepts (HLCs) specific to middle school. You will receive samples of games from the ALO Math Menu library.
• Key Takeaways: Participants will examine the pedagogical rationale for games, explore specific middle school games, and learn about extensions and variations to maximize their instructional life.

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.