Core Connection Course Catalog
Course Learning Levels
Our courses are designed with a specific level of learning and application in mind. Review the descriptions below to find the experience that best aligns with your goals.
Awareness / Foundational Knowledge Building / Collegial Support
Focuses on understanding concepts, researching frameworks, reading/exploring content, introducing new topics/ideas, providing collegial support.
Planning for Continuous Improvement
Focuses on designing, creating plans/units/curricula, building frameworks, or mapping out strategies prior to implementation.
Implementation / Reflection / Revision
Focuses on active classroom trial, execution of new strategies, real-time feedback, evaluating impact on students, and taking action based on data collected during and after initial implementation.
Developing Mathematical Reasoning: A Book Study of Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms (K–12)
Move beyond teaching procedures to help students develop deep mathematical understanding and flexible problem-solving skills. In this K–12 book study of Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms by Pamela Weber Harris, you'll explore practical strategies for building mathematical reasoning that students can apply across concepts and grade levels…
Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Strategies, Models, and Lessons for Grades 6–8 (Book Study)
Discover how to help students in grades 6–8 build lasting mathematical understanding by replacing memorized procedures with reasoning-based strategies that promote deep thinking and sense-making. In this book study of Developing Mathematical Reasoning: The Strategies, Models, and Lessons to Teach the Big Ideas in Grades 6–8, participants will explore practical routines and instructional tools they can immediately apply to strengthen students' mathematical reasoning…
Personal Finance Instructional Planning
Join our year-long, asynchronous professional sharing community. Available in 3 grade band levels. Hear and discuss news from NYSED on standards and compliance. Be part of sharing resources, lessons, activities, and opportunities. Add to the existing resource-hub, and work with Broadview Federal Credit Union's Financial Wellness education team to learn about implementing prepared activities, receive assistance from their staff, and create or work toward implementation plans for personal Finance…
High School Mathematics PLC
Join this popular, monthly, asynchronous sharing community and stay connected with colleagues across the region. Don't work in isolation! Be part of a regional math department. Each month throughout the school year, we'll share lessons, discuss asynchronously, and meet for a short Zoom meeting…