Math & STEAM
We offer a variety of Professional Development options for Math & STEAM!
Review the offerings below to get an idea of how we can help!
You can also contact us with questions, or to get a custom-tailored plan.
How can we equip students with the problem-solving skills they need for the future—without turning every teacher into a computer scientist? Computational thinking isn’t just for coding; it’s a powerful approach that enhances problem-solving and logical reasoning across all subjects.
In this session, you will explore how coding and computational thinking strategies can be seamlessly integrated into math, science, and even humanities classrooms. Participants will engage with simple, accessible coding activities (no prior experience required!) and discover free tools that make incorporating computational thinking easy. Walk away with practical strategies to help students develop critical thinking, improve mathematical reasoning, and foster creativity through computational approaches.
Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Specialists
What if every math lesson could spark deep thinking, joyful engagement, and meaningful progress for every student?
This workshop empowers K–8 educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders to elevate mathematics instruction through the Eight Mathematical Practices, powerful Number Talks, strategic fluency-building, and data-informed differentiation. Grounded in the work of leading math educators—Tondevold, Flynn, Bay-Williams, Wyborney, Humphreys, Parker, and more—participants will engage in hands-on learning, collaborative planning, and practical application. Walk away with ready-to-use tools, refreshed strategies, and a clear plan to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Intended Audience: K-8 teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders
Do you want to prepare your students for the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century and beyond? Since the marketplace evolves daily, what should student learning experiences look like to equip them for future success?
Join us for a hands-on, fun day that focuses on practical, ready-to-use strategies for mathematics instruction. Through interactive activities, you will experience firsthand the strategies that promote collaboration, exploration, and deep mathematical understanding. You will build on your current best practices to enhance student engagement, encouraging students to model, discuss, and reflect on mathematics in meaningful ways. Our focus will be on fostering a classroom environment where students take ownership of their learning and develop a strong belief in their ability to use math as a powerful tool to understand and influence the world around them.
Walk away with concrete strategies that can be implemented immediately to enhance your students' mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. This session is a perfect opportunity to revitalize your approach to teaching and ensure your students are well-equipped for success in the ever-changing landscape of the future.
Intended Audience: Mathematics Teacher(6-12)
How can we ensure that all students—regardless of background, identity, or ability—have access to high-quality math learning experiences? Are you looking for ways to break down barriers to success in math classrooms?
In this full-day session, you will explore strategies for dismantling math gatekeeping, implementing culturally responsive teaching practices, and supporting struggling learners. Learn how to address math anxiety, foster a growth mindset, and create an inclusive classroom community where all students feel valued and capable. Through case studies, hands-on lesson modifications, and group discussions, you will develop actionable strategies to make math instruction more equitable and accessible for every learner. Walk away with concrete tools to enhance your practice and support all students in achieving mathematical success.
Intended Audience: Secondary Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
How can we use student data effectively to inform instruction, differentiate learning, and improve student outcomes? Are you looking for strategies to assess both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in a way that enhances student learning?
In this session, you will explore practical methods for analyzing classroom data, designing meaningful assessments, and using differentiation strategies to support all learners. Learn how to rethink traditional assessments, leverage formative data to guide instruction, and create a math classroom where every student can grow. Gain hands-on experience with data-driven decision-making and leave with an action plan to implement in your classroom.
Intended Audience: Secondary Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
How can cognitive science and brain-based learning strategies improve student understanding and retention in math? Are you interested in research-backed techniques that enhance mathematical thinking and problem-solving?
In this full-day session, you will explore how the brain processes mathematical concepts and how strategies like spaced learning, interleaving, and retrieval practice can significantly boost retention. Learn how to balance conceptual understanding with procedural fluency, foster a growth mindset, and design assessments that truly measure deep learning. Engage in hands-on exercises to implement cognitive science strategies in lesson design and assessment planning. Gain practical, evidence-based techniques that align with how students learn math best and leave with tools to immediately apply in your classroom.
Intended Audience: Secondary Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
How can math educators take on leadership roles to improve instruction, mentor colleagues, and advocate for best practices in math education? Are you looking to enhance collaboration within your department and take on a leadership role in math instruction?
In this full-day session, you will explore strategies for expanding your influence as a math leader, from coaching colleagues to advocating for instructional change. Learn how to facilitate effective professional learning communities (PLCs), analyze student data to inform teaching, and develop leadership initiatives that drive meaningful change in math education. Engage in hands-on activities, role-playing coaching conversations, and crafting action plans that help you lead with confidence. Walk away with a personalized leadership plan that supports your growth as an educator and advocate for high-quality math instruction.
Intended Audience: Secondary Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Do you know what will be assessed on the Reading and Writing and Math sections of the Digital PSAT & SAT Assessments? Do you need to raise your PSAT and SAT scores for school accountability? Are your non-college-bound students unmotivated to take the PSAT and SAT? Do you know simple and easy steps you can use to help ALL students perform their best on the Digital PSAT & SAT Assessments? Do your teachers think that the PSAT and SAT are only for the English and math departments?
We will outline and provide in-depth details of exactly what will be assessed on the Digital PSAT and SAT Assessments. Learn how getting all teachers in all subjects working together can help your students perform their best on the Digital PSAT and SAT. You will be provided with resources detailing how you can use simple and easy methods to help students perform their best on the PSAT and SAT Assessments. Find out how scores can be used by everyone, including students NOT going to a 4-year college, which can help motivate the unmotivated students to score their best!
You will receive copy-ready information, materials, and resources that you can disseminate to parents and students to help them better understand and prepare for the Digital PSAT and SAT. We will delve into the types of questions used on the Digital PSAT and SAT as well as the best practices teachers of all subjects can use to increase student performance. Additionally, you will receive valuable classroom resources, activities, and ideas for helping students achieve their best possible scores.
Intended Audience: Grades 9 – 12 – Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Aides
Are you ready to transform your math classroom into a space where students think critically, engage deeply, and see the relevance of mathematics in the real world? Do you want to move beyond traditional lectures and foster a more student-centered, inquiry-driven learning environment?
In this session, you will explore research-based strategies for making math more engaging and meaningful. Learn how to implement inquiry-based instruction, facilitate student-led discussions, and integrate real-world applications that make math come alive. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and lesson ideas that will help your students build deeper mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills.
Intended Audience: Secondary Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Specialists
What if high-ability students didn’t just finish early but thrived with purpose, challenge, and independence?
This workshop equips instructional coaches and teachers with a powerful framework—learning contracts—to meet the unique needs of high-ability learners in cluster classrooms. Rooted in curriculum design, cognitive rigor, and differentiated instruction, participants will shift their thinking from acceleration to depth and from managing behavior to fostering autonomy. Through hands-on planning, educators will design high-challenge, student-centered experiences that empower learners to own their progress while achieving meaningful curricular goals.
Intended Audience: K-8 teachers and instructional coaches
STEM is more than just science, technology, engineering, and math—it’s a mindset that promotes problem-solving, innovation, and critical thinking across all content areas. But how do we meaningfully integrate STEM into daily instruction beyond isolated projects?
This session provides educators with hands-on strategies for embedding STEM principles into core subjects, including math, science, and even humanities. Participants will explore interdisciplinary approaches, discover real-world applications of STEM concepts, and leave with concrete lesson ideas that can be immediately implemented in their classrooms.
Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Specialists
Do you struggle with finding resources and ways to help prepare your students for the ILEARN Checkpoints? Do you know how to easily use the data you receive from the ILEARN Checkpoint Assessments to remediate and give Tier 2 support for your students?
Join me to receive classroom-ready resources you can use to create unlimited ILEARN Checkpoint practice questions. I have created resources that put everything you need in one place, easy to access. We will demonstrate how to use your ILEARN Checkpoint Reports to easily create reteaching, remediation, and Tier 2 support for students. How to use your classroom instruction to maximize students’ achievement on the math portion of the new ILEARN CheckPoint and Summative Assessment will be discussed. You will be provided with resources that show the types of questions used on the ILEARN Assessments as well as the best mathematical practices you can use to increase student performance for those questions. You will receive many valuable resources, activities, and ideas for increasing student performance, and they will be modeled for you throughout the professional development.
Intended Audience: Grades 3 – 8 – Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Testing Coordinators
How can you turn student performance data into actionable steps that make a difference in the classroom? Are you ready to empower teachers with the tools they need to boost student engagement and achievement in mathematics?
Join us for a dynamic, day-long, engaging experience designed to help school leaders, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders go beyond data analysis to drive meaningful change in the mathematics classroom. Whether attending alone or with a team of leaders, you’ll leave with clear action steps for immediate implementation. We will start by examining how to use student performance data to guide instructional decisions by creating actionable plans for improved student outcomes. Next, we will focus on empowering teachers to implement effective, research-backed strategies to increase student engagement, build problem-solving skills, and foster a culture of continuous growth.
You will walk away with insights and resources for leading meaningful growth by helping teachers create an environment that enhances student outcomes. Whether you are new to instructional leadership or experienced in driving improvements, this hands-on workshop offers valuable practical strategies with proven results.
Intended Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders
Are you comfortable with using Generative AI, Educational AI tools, or AI in general for your work as a teacher or administrator? Do you want to learn more about the various AI tools, how they work, and the best ways to use their abilities? Are you struggling to determine if and how to use Generative AI and AI tools in your classroom? Do you know the ways to use Generative AI and AI tools to improve the instruction with students and not just have them do the work for students? Generative AI and AI tools can be useful resources for all these important aspects of education if you know how to best use and implement them to work for you.
Join us to learn more about the various FREE Generative AI and AI tools that are available for teachers, administrators, and students to use. Learn how these tools work, how to communicate with them, and how to make them work for you. Just like in the 1990s when Graphing Calculators made their appearance in mainline math instruction, Generative AI and AI tools can be used effectively to enhance students’ learning and understanding of mathematics when integrated and used appropriately.
Participants will learn 2-3 different forms of educational Generative AI and a variety of AI tools. We will discuss what they can do for you in the educational setting. You will learn how to communicate with the Generative AI and AI tools by formulating questions to make it work for you in many aspects of your educational responsibilities. Learn how to best use Generative AI and AI tools with students to help students understand and apply the mathematics they are learning. You will receive valuable resources, activities, and ideas for increasing your educational productivity and student performance using Generative AI and AI tools and resources.
Intended Audience: Grades 6 – 12 – Administrators, Teachers, Digital Instructional Coaches, and Instructional Aides
Does your school or district have students identified as high ability, but you are not sure they are getting the challenging learning opportunities they deserve? Are you struggling with what service model (pull-out, cluster, self-contained, multi-grade model, or something else) best suits your community and resources? How does school or district size impact your current model? What is your human resource capacity for having a successful program?
Participants will explore various service models based on the work of experts in the field. The goal is to have a tentative program design by the conclusion of this professional learning experience. Next steps will be to consider human capacity required to carry out the model with little impact to financial resources.
Intended Audience: Elementary administrators, district curriculum directors, and high ability coordinators
What They're Saying
Bill did an amazing job and shared lots of information that I know I will specifically use in my classroom!
Ruth Everett
Teacher
This was a fun, interactive training. I felt like a student who wanted to learn and was able to learn by "doing". So much great information that will be used daily in my classroom! Thank you!
Kenna Kahlig
Teacher
Bill was a great presenter and gave us valuable resources that we can use in our classroom.
Denise Herrin
Teacher