From Schools:
We want...
Greater achievement
Higher scores
Less misbehaviors
Stronger morale
More equity
Closed gaps.

The answer:
A Tier 1 designed for all learners & delivered consistently to all learners.

Not more interventions.
Not more spending.
Not more programs.

We had 2 PD sessions of creating math centers for tier I instruction & building teacher capacity. Thank you teachers for your enthusiasm and ideas for implementation. Nancy Sweat Jennifer Morris-Hayes, Ed.D. Patricia Moore CPS Professional & Organizational Development

We had a packed house BM Williams Primary where we focused on using manipulatives to implement CRA. Such a powerful model that provides foundational skills for abstract skills. Nancy Sweat Jennifer Morris-Hayes, Ed.D. Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake

Problem-solving using schema-based instruction and the UPS✅ strategy. Students organize and communicate their thinking. Excellent strategy Tawanda Williams Deep Creek Elementary School @FrcieCooney Nancy Sweat Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake

Providing students the opportunity to think about a problem, share in collaborative discussions, and teach their classmates incorporates process goals and develop deeper understanding. Great job Tawanda Williams Deep Creek Elementary School Francie Cooney Nancy Sweat Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake

We had 2 packed-filled PD sessions tonight about the new 2023 Math Standards. Thank you elementary & secondary teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators for collaborating and your rich discussions. Patricia Moore Jennifer Morris-Hayes, Ed.D. Nancy Sweat Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake CPS Professional & Organizational Development

Shout out to CAMKnights2901 for so much staff participation over the course of these sessions. They are real DreamBox champions!

Evaluating my work/life balance and how to preserve bandwidth. Thankful to learn with this great team! Francie Cooney Patricia Moore Nancy Sweat Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake

What a great turnout for the ODU Math Fest night Thurgood Marshall Elementary School! Pizza and math games for all! Thank you ODU Mathematics Festival for the fun & goody bags for our students! #cpscommunity Jennifer Morris-Hayes, Ed.D. Patricia Moore Nancy Sweat Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake

Using concrete items to make patterns helps support learning and connect to the abstract. Integrating technology and engaging in discussion will further cement understanding. Great job, Mrs. Turner and TME students! Francie Cooney Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake Nancy Sweat

CRA is such a powerful instructional strategy for math. It’s so important to use the concrete & representational stages to support the abstract stage. RBWTinyTigers teachers did a great job of participating in the CRA training! Jennifer Morris-Hayes, Ed.D. Nancy Sweat Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake

Building teamwork by saving Fred from certain demise. Teachers are never an island alone. Truitt Intermediate Francie Cooney Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake Nancy Sweat

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When Peter Liljedahl asks what we were having for lunch! @thinkingclssrms Jennifer Morris-Hayes, Ed.D. Patricia Moore Nancy Sweat Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake #NCTMDC23

Innovators and Pathfinders in The First Lego League. Watching students engaged in teamwork and making an impact on their world. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Nancy Sweat Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake

Spending the day Sparrow Road Intermediate, visiting classrooms and meeting teachers. Great things are happening and students are engaged in their learning! Francie Cooney Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake Nancy Sweat

Very proud to work alongside amazing educators doing amazing things with students. G. W. Carver Intermediate

Tiny tigers are doing great things in math. Using concrete objects helps to solidify understanding of these concepts. And they certainly look like they were enjoying learning! Francie Cooney Nancy Sweat Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake RBWTinyTigers

Had so much fun supporting TME students at the NAS Oceana Air Show today! Seeing their excitement for STEM is such a joy. Thank you for inviting me. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Nancy Sweat 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 Department of Teaching & Learning - Chesapeake Francie Cooney

I love this! Hands-on math manipulatives make the learning permanent. Great job, tiny tigers! Francie Cooney