Pixel by Pixel: Building Counting Strategies One Stage at a Time (Stages 1-4)
Ready to press start on deeper numeracy understanding? Join us on a pixelated journey through the first four stages of counting development, where every skill mastered is a power-up for student success! In this interactive session, we’ll explore how counting strategies evolve—stage by stage—and how to recognize where your students are on their numeracy quest. You’ll gain practical tools, hands-on ideas, and easy-to-implement supports to help learners "level up" from one stage to the next. Whether your students are just starting to count coins (counting from one) or strategizing their moves (counting on and back), you’ll walk away with everything you need to guide them on their path to numeracy victory!
Objectives: 🟢 Understand the progression of counting strategies in Stages 1–4 🟢 Discover classroom-ready strategies to support growth at each stage
🎮 Level Up with Data: Using Assessments to Power Instructional Moves Get ready to activate your inner data detective! In this session, we’ll explore how to unlock the full potential of math screeners and progress monitoring tools to guide targeted instruction in K–8 classrooms. We’ll walk through how to interpret student assessment data and areas to target instruction. Perfect for special education teachers and support staff, this session focuses on turning assessment into action—so you can help every student level up with confidence and clarity. Objectives: 📊 Learn how to analyze screening and progress monitoring data 🚀 Design instruction that’s responsive, intentional, and student-centered
🧱 From Concrete to Concept: Using the CRA Model to Develop Conceputal Understanding in K-6 Mathematics
Ready to power up your math instruction? This session takes you on a hands-on journey through the CRA (Concrete–Representational–Abstract) model, a powerful framework for helping students build deep, lasting conceptual understanding in mathematics. You’ll explore how to use manipulatives, visual models, and abstract reasoning to guide learners through math concepts—not just procedures. Perfect for K–6 educators, especially those supporting diverse learners, this session offers practical strategies for designing instruction that meets students where they are and moves them forward—one level at a time. Whether you're teaching counting, place value, operations, or fractions, you'll leave with a toolkit of strategies that make math meaningful, accessible, and fun.
Objectives: 🎮 Understand the stages of the CRA model and how they support conceptual development 🎮 Explore concrete and visual strategies to bridge gaps in understanding 🎮 Learn how to design instruction that meets students’ unique needs through CRA 🎮 Walk away with ready-to-use ideas for leveling up math thinking in your classroom
Pixel by Pixel: Building Counting Strategies One Stage at a Time (Stages 1-4)
Ready to press start on deeper numeracy understanding? Join us on a pixelated journey through the first four stages of counting development, where every skill mastered is a power-up for student success! In this interactive session, we’ll explore how counting strategies evolve—stage by stage—and how to recognize where your students are on their numeracy quest. You’ll gain practical tools, hands-on ideas, and easy-to-implement supports to help learners "level up" from one stage to the next. Whether your students are just starting to count coins (counting from one) or strategizing their moves (counting on and back), you’ll walk away with everything you need to guide them on their path to numeracy victory!
Objectives: 🟢 Understand the progression of counting strategies in Stages 1–4 🟢 Discover classroom-ready strategies to support growth at each stage
Join us for a hands-on, research-informed session designed for educators supporting students with intellectual disabilities in math. Explore the developmental foundations of Very Special Maths, learn to apply the Numeracy Stages, and adapt Heartland AEA lesson plans for real-life, functional math learning. Participants will walk away with practical strategies to enhance engagement through sensory, emotional, and experiential approaches.
Alternate Assessment Coordinator/Professional Learning Facilitator, Des Moines Public Schools
Adam holds a Professional Learning Facilitator position and serves as the Alternate Assessment Coordinator for Des Moines Public Schools, specializing in support of students with Intellectual Disabilities. Over the past two years, he has additionally contributed his expertise as a... Read More →
🧩 Breaking Down to Build Up: Part-Whole Math Strategies for Learners in Stages 5–8 Get ready to level up your numeracy instruction! In this session, we’ll explore how part-whole thinking forms the foundation for flexible mathematical reasoning—and how to support students working within Stages 5–8 of the Numeracy Framework. You'll learn how to break numbers apart and put them back together in ways that deepen conceptual understanding and boost confidence in problem-solving. This session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to support students in building up their skills with intention and clarity.
Objectives: 🎮 Understand the role of part-whole strategies in Stages 5–8 of numeracy 💡 Gain an understanding of various strategies and reasoning strategies in stages 5-8 🚀 Walk away with strategies to help students break down problems—and build up understanding
🎯 From Start Screen to Skill Mastery: Writing Goals Using the Numeracy Project
Ready to take your goal writing to the next level? In this session, we’ll review how to write clear, targeted, and stage-aligned math goals using the Numeracy Project framework. Whether you're new to the Numeracy Project or looking to fine-tune your IEP and instructional goals, this session will equip you with the tools to write IEP goals using the Numeracy Project that are both measurable and meaningful.
Objectives: 🕹️ Understand how the Numeracy Project stages guide goal setting 🚀 Leave with tools and confidence to baseline students, determine end goals, and progress monitoring procedures using the Numeracy Project
🧱 From Concrete to Concept: Using the CRA Model to Develop Conceputal Understanding in K-6 Mathematics
Ready to power up your math instruction? This session takes you on a hands-on journey through the CRA (Concrete–Representational–Abstract) model, a powerful framework for helping students build deep, lasting conceptual understanding in mathematics. You’ll explore how to use manipulatives, visual models, and abstract reasoning to guide learners through math concepts—not just procedures. Perfect for K–6 educators, especially those supporting diverse learners, this session offers practical strategies for designing instruction that meets students where they are and moves them forward—one level at a time. Whether you're teaching counting, place value, operations, or fractions, you'll leave with a toolkit of strategies that make math meaningful, accessible, and fun.
Objectives: 🎮 Understand the stages of the CRA model and how they support conceptual development 🎮 Explore concrete and visual strategies to bridge gaps in understanding 🎮 Learn how to design instruction that meets students’ unique needs through CRA 🎮 Walk away with ready-to-use ideas for leveling up math thinking in your classroom
🎯 From Start Screen to Skill Mastery: Writing Goals Using the Numeracy Project
Ready to take your goal writing to the next level? In this session, we’ll review how to write clear, targeted, and stage-aligned math goals using the Numeracy Project framework. Whether you're new to the Numeracy Project or looking to fine-tune your IEP and instructional goals, this session will equip you with the tools to write IEP goals using the Numeracy Project that are both measurable and meaningful.
Objectives: 🕹️ Understand how the Numeracy Project stages guide goal setting 🚀 Leave with tools and confidence to baseline students, determine end goals, and progress monitoring procedures using the Numeracy Project
🧩 Breaking Down to Build Up: Part-Whole Math Strategies for Learners in Stages 5–8
Get ready to level up your numeracy instruction! In this session, we’ll explore how part-whole thinking forms the foundation for flexible mathematical reasoning—and how to support students working within Stages 5–8 of the Numeracy Framework.
You'll learn how to break numbers apart and put them back together in ways that deepen conceptual understanding and boost confidence in problem-solving. This session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to support students in building up their skills with intention and clarity.
Objectives: 🎮 Understand the role of part-whole strategies in Stages 5–8 of numeracy 💡 Gain an understanding of various strategies and reasoning strategies in stages 5-8 🚀 Walk away with strategies to help students break down problems—and build up understanding
