Learn more about the purpose and benefits of using math manipulatives and how to help students develop conceptual understanding

• Work with tools and explore teaching and learning strategies to help students understand numbers less than one
• Broaden awareness of, and access to a variety of high-quality resources to support teaching and learning of mathematics

Alpha KG Math  (for KG1 and KG2) and Alpha Mathematics (Grades 1-5)  are fully aligned with the Common Core State Standard.

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Smart Education believes in the importance of reading and providing learners with engaging, enriching, age and level appropriate reading materials. We also firmly believe in empowering educators with the pedagogical and up-to-date scientific, and professional development resources to support their learners.

We are proud to share this detailed presentation from Zainer Bloser, our US-based publishing partners with over 125 years of experience in teaching children language arts, and providing materials to not only keep current with the latest in scholarship but also to set the pace in education technology.

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A Three-Webinar PD Series on Leadership for School Improvement

Join Kent A. Davis who is an associate director at McREL International. He facilitates workshops and professional learning for K‒12 teachers and administrators on research-based leadership and instructional practices including principal and teacher evaluation. Kent also works with school leadership teams on implementing researched-based practices to improve student learning. Kent has served as a teacher and administrator in public education for 32 years. Prior to joining McREL, he served in various capacities including principal and associate superintendent in the Deer Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona. As associate superintendent of educational services, Kent was responsible for supervision of principals and several departments including curriculum, instruction and assessment, student support services (special education), information services and technology, and Title I and II. Prior to this, he was the associate superintendent of administrative services where he oversaw transportation, food and nutrition, graphics communication, information services, growth management, construction, maintenance/facilities, and technology. Kent has a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Arizona State University. His Master of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees are in Elementary Education from the University of Arizona.

In this three-webinar focused on Balanced Leadership for School Improvement, participants will be introduced to these components and offered ideas for specific leadership actions that can be used to advance school improvement efforts.

Register now and mention Smart Education to receive $100 off the full fee.

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Do you want to know how to map Science Instruction with 21st Century skills and learn more about what your students know, understand and do in the science class?

We are proud to share with you the notes and slides from Dr. Sudha Sunder’s Alpha Science workshop.

Session description:

Engaged in exploring the potential of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to build 21st-century skills in the Alpha Science classroom. Discover how STEAM activities are grounded in the three-dimensions of learning recommended by the NGSS.

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The Literature Selections feature award-winning authors from around the world with a vast array of classic and contemporary literature in a variety of genres, illustrated with visually appealing photography, artworks, and images of fine art.The stand-alone and paired text selections in each unit give students multiple opportunities for in-depth literary analysis.

Follow this link for an exclusive preview of the text selections and reading materials for Grades 6, 11 and 12.

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About Jacqueline Burns

Inquisitive and analytical by nature, Jacqueline Burns is a problem solver who enjoys the complexity of teaching mathematics to diverse audiences of learners.  She’s passionate about creating interactive environments that allow participants embrace the joys and also tackle the challenges of teaching and learning mathematics.  Jacqueline’s work draws on more than two decades of teaching and supporting mathematics in schools that span the cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and ability spectra.  Prior to moving overseas, she served as a Mathematics Specialist for a major metropolitan school district in the United States.  Her work has been featured in From Standards to Rubrics in 6 Steps: Tools for Assessing Student Learning, K-8, and Jacqueline has presented on mathematics topics at schools and conferences and in the UAE and across the USA.  One of Jacqueline’s strengths as a presenter is her ability to bridge her practical teaching experiences with an extensive knowledge of educational theory and research. Jacqueline holds a degree in education from Jackson State University, support credentials as a Teacher Support Specialist, and teacher certification in several subject areas including early childhood education and middle grades mathematics.

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To register for this free webinar, email kevin@kdslglobal.com.

Webinar Time
October 2, 5-6 PM Dubai Time (GMT+4)

About Brian Bedrick
As Managing Director of Interactive Data Partners, Brian Bedrick helps international and independent schools make more effective use of their data by providing consulting, dashboards and analytics solutions based on the best practices of schools around the world. Prior to founding the company, he was a nuclear engineer for the Department of Defense, Director of Internet Transformation at AT&T, and Vice President of E-Commerce at General Electric. Brian has a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Rollins College.

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