The purpose of this session is to build coherence across PLC teams by developing a consistent understanding of what strong Tier 1 math instruction looks like in practice. Coaches will leave with tools and strategies to support teachers in delivering rigorous, student-centered instruction that promotes conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical discourse. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Define and articulate the components of effective Tier 1 math instruction
Establish shared norms and expectations for PLC collaboration focused on student learning
Identify instructional strengths and gaps using student work and classroom evidence
Support teachers in refining instructional practices through coaching and feedback cycles
Facilitate PLC conversations that center on student thinking and mathematical discourse
Course Description: Strong Tier 1 instruction is the foundation for student success. This session will support teachers in moving beyond lesson completion and toward intentional instructional practices that build conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and student ownership. Teachers will explore how to create learning environments where students engage in productive struggle, make connections between concepts, and communicate their mathematical thinking. Teachers will learn how to:
Identify the purpose and progression of math lessons
Balance conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application
Increase student thinking and reduce teacher dependency
Use questioning strategies that move learning forward
Create opportunities for students to explain and justify their reasoning
Teacher Takeaway: Teachers will leave with instructional strategies they can immediately implement to strengthen daily Tier 1 math instruction.
Designed for educators new to Bluebonnet Learning 6-8 Mathematics & Algebra I, this session introduces the structure and instructional design of the materials while exploring lesson components, embedded routines, and effective strategies that support rigorous, engaging mathematics instruction.
Course Description: Effective instruction begins before students enter the classroom. This session focuses on lesson internalization as a planning process that helps teachers deeply understand the TEKS, learning goals, misconceptions, and instructional decisions within a lesson. Teachers will practice unpacking lessons to determine what students need to know, where students may struggle, and how teachers can respond in the moment. Teachers will learn how to:
Analyze lessons through the lens of student learning
Identify essential questions and key mathematical ideas
Anticipate student misconceptions
Plan purposeful questioning and checks for understanding
Adjust instruction without lowering rigor
Teacher Takeaway: Teachers will leave with an internalized upcoming lesson and a planning structure they can continue using throughout the year.
Course Description: This session focuses on creating effective small-group structures within the math classroom to support unfinished learning while keeping students engaged in grade-level content. Teachers will explore how to move intervention from a separate event to an intentional part of daily instruction. Teachers will learn how to:
Create flexible student groups using data
Design purposeful teacher-led stations
Address misconceptions through questioning
Support HB 1416 intervention needs
Use student work to determine next instructional steps
Teacher Takeaway: Teachers will create a small-group plan they can implement within their instructional block.
Designed for educators new to Bluebonnet Learning 6-8 Mathematics & Algebra I, this session introduces the structure and instructional design of the materials while exploring lesson components, embedded routines, and effective strategies that support rigorous, engaging mathematics instruction.
Course Description: Students develop deeper understanding when they have opportunities to think, discuss, struggle, and make connections. This session supports teachers in creating classrooms where student voices drive mathematical learning. Teachers will learn strategies to increase meaningful conversations and help students explain their thinking. Teachers will learn how to:
Create a culture where mistakes support learning
Use purposeful questioning techniques
Increase student-to-student conversations
Facilitate mathematical discussions
Support students without taking away the thinking
Teacher Takeaway: Teachers will leave with questioning strategies and discourse routines to implement immediately.
Course Description: Advanced mathematics requires intentional planning to ensure students accelerate without creating gaps in understanding. This session focuses on strengthening the pathway from middle school mathematics to Algebra I. Teachers will explore vertical alignment and instructional moves needed to support advanced learners.
Teachers will learn how to:
Understand accelerated TEKS progression
Identify prerequisite skills needed for Algebra I
Support students who skipped mathematical content
Build algebraic reasoning earlier
Increase depth and complexity for advanced learners
Teacher Takeaway: Teachers will leave understanding how to support accelerated students while preparing them for future success.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am CDT Dekaney HS22362 Imperial Valley Dr. Houston, TX 77073
Course Description: All students deserve access to rigorous mathematics instruction. This session focuses on strategies that support diverse learners while maintaining grade-level expectations. Teachers will learn how to provide scaffolds that build independence instead of removing productive struggle.
Teachers will learn how to:
Use vocabulary routines to strengthen understanding
Provide language supports for mathematical conversations
Create access points for challenging tasks
Support different learning needs during instruction
Use representations and models effectively
Teacher Takeaway: Teachers will leave with strategies to increase access and engagement for every learner.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT Dekaney HS22362 Imperial Valley Dr. Houston, TX 77073
