enVision Leadership Symposium

On August 6th, Pearson Education sponsored an enVision Leadership Symposium. District math coordinators, directors, and principals from throughout the state met to share best practices as they support their teachers in the implementation of enVision Math. Because enVision is "different by design" there has been a rather steep learning curve for teachers and students. Students are asked to DO math, EXPLAIN their thinking both orally and in writing, utilize higher levels of academic language, and generally incorporate a broader range of higher level thinking skills daily. These skills are crucial if we expect our students to meet the state standards as well as become prepared for higher math. Participants were able to hear Dr. Randy Charles, senior author of the program, and other speakers share their experiences as new users prepare for the 09-10 school year.