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We are so glad you are here! We chose Institute Day 2025 breakout sessions based on your feedback from last year: more content-specific and grade-level-specific sessions as well as bringing back a keynote speaker.

Registration will open on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 6:00AM CST.

Not seeing sessions that meet your specific needs? Check out our partner sites hosting professional learning opportunities on Institute Day here: https://kaneroe.org/institute-day/

Questions?
Contact Jordan Eggleson at jeggleson@kaneroe.org
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Unlock the power of problem-solving in your math classroom in this session focused on transforming students' approach to word problems and gain strategies to engage students in deep, meaningful mathematical thinking.
In this session, you will:
  • Discover practical techniques to foster productive struggle and encourage perseverance in solving math word problems.
  • Learn how to facilitate rich math discussions that promote critical thinking and understanding.
  • Explore ways to integrate these strategies seamlessly into your existing curriculum, making problem-solving an integral part of your students' learning experience.
  • Gain insights into how to build students' confidence and empower them to tackle word problems with competence and creativity.
By focusing on student-centered approaches and encouraging active engagement, this session will help you transform how your students perceive and solve word problems. You'll leave with a toolkit of strategies to inspire and empower your students, turning confusion into confidence and making word problems a rewarding challenge rather than a daunting task. Join us to ignite a passion for problem-solving and empower your students to succeed!
Speakers
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Mona Math

Chicago Math Group
Together we are transforming math education by helping teachers and students build a strong conceptual understanding of math. Through collaborative coaching and innovative professional learning, we empower teachers to create vibrant classroom communities where students are engaged... Read More →
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Mona Iehl

Founding Coach
With 15 years of experience in Chicago Public Schools, Mona once felt lost teaching math because she believed she wasn’t a “math person.” Her journey led to the  development of the Word Problem Workshop, a student-centered approach that leverages students’ curiosity to build... Read More →
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Mark Golden

Teacher + Coach
As a 13th year teacher leader, Mark inspires students to take ownership of their learning and build independence. He creates classroom communities that balance structure with laughter and joyful learning. Mark loves teaching math with the Word Problem Workshop because it pushes students... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Breakout Room 7 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Math

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