Recommended for Educators of Grades 6-12
The United States faces a health crisis like never before. Obesity has skyrocketed since 1990, and nothing seems to be able to stop it! This workshop serves as a blueprint for educators on how to combat obesity and other related illnesses through emboldened critical thinking skills. Complete with lesson plans across the curriculum (health, mathematics, science, technology, and social studies), this is a go-to action plan session to make a positive impact today!
Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-5
Math and language arts are usually seen as two separate entities by teachers and students alike; however, the two subjects are truly connected. This workshop will provide participants with strategies to combine reading, writing, and math. Example strategies include using a perfect paragraph format to explain a mathematical answer, using story writing to help interpret and solve word problems, breaking down multi-step directions, and comprehending word problems. Participants will leave this workshop with specific strategies and project ideas to incorporate into their own classrooms.
Recommended for Educators of Grades 9-12
This workshop will examine data around school ML student populations and help educators understand pedagogical responsibilities and mandates regarding MLs and deepen their understanding of academic language and content instruction. Participants will practice using methods for adapting classroom content for English Language Learners by examining some of the modification methods and will walk away with a Can-Do Philosophy for working with multilingual learners.
Recommended for Educators of Grades K-5
This interactive workshop introduces elementary educators to Asian American histories and voices, highlighting stories, events, and contributions that resonate with younger learners. Participants will explore age-appropriate case studies, learn inclusive teaching strategies, and leave with classroom-ready resources to thoughtfully integrate Asian American perspectives into social studies, literacy, and cross-curricular instruction.
*Note: This workshop is presented in partnership with Teach Asian American Stories