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SUMMARY:Getting My Facts Straight Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join the Getting My Facts Straight Challenge! \nAs educators\, we know that continued success in higher-level mathematics is dependent upon the student’s ability to master basic math facts. If they know their basic math facts well\, they are less likely to get lost as math problems become more complex. Have fun challenging your students to build their accuracy and speed through engaging Learning Link math games as they participate in the Connected Class Getting My Facts Straight Challenge!  This quick\, four-week challenge is simple to implement with the whole class or just part of the class.  Last year\, classes that participated in the basic fact challenges saw an average of 37% learning gains in just four weeks!! \nRegistration Deadline March 16\, 2026 \nCHALLENGE DATES:  March 23 – April 17\, 2026\nTARGET PARTICIPANTS: Any teacher with at least one student who needs to work on basic math facts. \nVisit this page to find all challenge information and resources: \nhttps://connectedclass.com/getting-my-facts-straight-challenge/ \n\nDRAWING: Each time your class participates in a challenge\, you will be entered into our end-of-year drawing for a $500 gift card. The more you participate\, the more chances you have to win!\n \n\nIf you have questions or need clarification on anything\, please contact Connected Class at support@connectedclass.com.
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/getting-my-facts-straight-challenge-5/
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SUMMARY:Taking Fraction Action Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next TAKING FRACTION ACTION CHALLENGE!  \nAre your students ready to take their fraction skills to the next level? Our fraction challenges are designed to help students build a strong understanding of fractions while mastering essential operations. These interactive Learning Link activities and math games not only reinforce foundational concepts but also prepare students for success in higher-level mathematics.  Join the Connected Class Taking Fraction Action Challenge and watch your students gain confidence\, accuracy\, and speed—all while having fun! \n**Registration Deadline March 16\, 2026** \nCHALLENGE DATES: March 23 – April 17\, 2026\nTARGET PARTICIPANTS: Any teacher with at least one student who needs help mastering fractions. \nVisit this page to find all challenge information and resources:\nhttps://connectedclass.com/taking-fraction-action/ \nDRAWING: Each time your class participates in a challenge\, you will be entered into our end-of-year drawing for a $500 gift card. The more you participate\, the more chances you have to win! \nIf you have questions or need clarification on anything\, please contact Connected Class at support@connectedclass.com.
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/taking-fraction-action-challenge-4/
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:AI Tools For Mathematics: Tips to Enhance Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Training Description: \nIn this session\, participants will explore practical ways to use AI tools to support mathematics instruction.  Educators will examine free and low-cost platforms that enhance lesson design\, visualization\, differentiation\, and assessment\, while also supporting students with immediate feedback\, guided problem solving\, and personalized learning.  The session includes demonstrations of tools such as Desmos and GeoGebra\, teacher-focused platforms like TeacherMade\, Diffit\, and MagicSchool AI\, and student-facing tools including: Photomath\, Symbolab\, Wolfram Alpha\, Khanmigo\, and MathGPT. Emphasis is placed on ethical\, classroom-ready AI integration that strengthens mathematical understanding\, promotes student independence\, and reduces teacher workload without requiring district purchases or advanced technical expertise.  \n\n\nEducators will receive 5.5 in-service points.\nTraining takes place from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM EST\, with a half-hour lunch.\nCost:  $149/teacher
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/ai-tools-for-mathematics-tips-to-enhance-instruction/
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SUMMARY:Vocabulary in Action:  Engaging Word Learning with AI-Enhanced Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Training Description: \nIn this session\, the focus is on helping teachers move beyond memorization to build deep\, transferable word knowledge.  Participants will explore engaging\, classroom-ready strategies that support vocabulary development across content areas\, along with practical ways to use AI tools to generate examples\, provide scaffolds\, and support differentiation.  The session emphasizes active student engagement\, meaningful practice\, and responsible AI integration to strengthen comprehension and academic language without increasing teacher workload. \n\n\nEducators will receive 5.5 reading hours for in-service points.\nTraining takes place from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM EST\, with a half-hour lunch.\nCost:  $149/teacher
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/vocabulary-in-action-engaging-word-learning-with-ai-enhanced-strategies/
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SUMMARY:Powerful Practices for Meaningful Reading: Five Routines You Can Use Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Training Description: \nIn this interactive professional learning session\, educators will experience five powerful literacy strategies designed to strengthen reading comprehension\, critical thinking\, and student-led discussion across grade levels and subject areas. Teachers will learn how to implement the Read-Stop-React Routine\, DRTA (Directed Reading-Thinking Activity)\, Coding the Text\, Quick Writes\, and Fishbowl Discussion with any complex text — whether informational\, narrative\, scientific\, or historical.  Participants will engage in each strategy as learners\, unpack the instructional moves behind them\, and plan how to apply them with their own students. By the end of the session\, teachers will gain practical tools and routines that deepen student understanding and elevate academic discourse. \n\n\nEducators will receive 5.5 reading in-service points.\nTraining takes place from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM EST\, with a half-hour lunch.\nCost:  $149/teacher
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/powerful-practices-for-meaningful-reading-five-routines-you-can-use-tomorrow/
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SUMMARY:Educator U
DESCRIPTION:Educator U: Personalized Learning for Today’s Educator \nEducator U is a dynamic\, choice-driven professional learning experience for teachers. Participants can personalize their journey by selecting from a variety of courses focused on relevant topics and real classroom challenges. Each session delivers practical strategies\, collaborative learning opportunities\, and actionable takeaways designed to support continued growth and development. With flexible options and meaningful content\, Educator U empowers every educator to strengthen their practice in the areas that matter most to them. \nAvailable Sessions: \n\nMORNING SESSIONS:  8:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nAFTERNOON SESSIONS:  12:00 PM – 2:30 PM\n\nEducators/Schools can choose half-day\, full-day\, or school flat rate with unlimited access. The following courses will be provided in both morning and afternoon sessions. (*EXCEPTION: The morning session for the AI course is focused on tools for educators\, while the afternoon session focuses on resources available for students.) \n\nOrder in the Room: Classroom Management Essentials – This session equips educators with the tools and insights needed to build a positive\, well-managed classroom environment. Participants will craft an Opening Statement that reflects their vision for the school year\, examine their personal tolerance levels\, and engage in open dialogue about consistent expectations through Guilty/Not Guilty scenarios. By evaluating the Expert Witnesses’ discipline theories\, teachers will identify the most relevant approaches for their classrooms\, match common student infractions with fair and appropriate consequences\, and analyze Teacher Testimonies for practical strategies. Ultimately\, educators will formulate a clear\, evidence-based classroom discipline plan that is both sound and justifiable. \nTrainer:  Taylor Hartigan\nContent Area:  Classroom Management\nGrade Level:  K-12 \n\nEngaging Exceptional Learners:  Boosting Academic Engagement Through Interdependent Group Contingencies \nDo you need simple\, effective strategies to help your ESE students stay engaged during instruction? In this focused session\, participants will learn the essentials of creating an interdependent group contingency (IGC) plan to support on-task behavior. Educators will explore practical examples and walk away with a clear framework they can use immediately—without feeling overwhelmed. IGCs can be used with any class and can be easily tailored to meet the needs of ESE learners. \nTrainer:  Dr. Nancy Young\nContent Area: ESE (2.5 hours towards 20-hour state recertification for ESE)\nGrade Level:  K-12 \n\nPowerful Practices for Meaningful Reading: Five Routines You Can Use Tomorrow  \nIn this interactive 2.5-hour professional learning session\, educators will experience five powerful literacy strategies designed to strengthen reading comprehension\, critical thinking\, and student-led discussion across grade levels and subject areas. Teachers will learn how to implement the Read–Stop–React Routine\, DRTA (Directed Reading–Thinking Activity)\, Coding the Text\, Quickwrites\, and Fishbowl Discussion with any complex text—whether informational\, narrative\, scientific or historical. Participants will engage in each strategy as learners\, unpack the instructional moves behind them\, and plan how to apply them with their own students. By the end of the session\, teachers will gain practical tools and routines that deepen student understanding and elevate academic discourse. \nTrainer:  Kirsten Wilson\nContent Area: Content Literacy (2.5 hours towards 40-hour state recertification for reading)\nGrade Level: 3-12 \n\nMath Matters: Building Fact Fluency Through Play and Partnership  \nTurn math practice into meaningful connection! In this hands-on session\, educators will explore interactive math games designed to strengthen fact fluency while deepening home-school partnerships. Learn how to use Learning Link to engage students and families in joyful learning experiences that yield measurable results. Over 400 students saw an average of 37% increase in fact fluency in just four weeks! \nTrainer:  Sue Sandelier\nContent Area: Elementary Math Fact Fluency\nGrade Level: K-5 \n\nAI Tools For Educators in Mathematics: Tips to Enhance Instruction\n(Morning Session Only) \nIn this session\, participants will explore the current landscape of AI tools designed to support teachers in middle-level and secondary mathematics instruction. The session will include demonstrations of free and low-cost AI platforms that help educators enhance lessons\, generate differentiated materials\, and streamline planning and assessment. Participants will examine how tools such as Desmos and GeoGebra can be used for dynamic visualization and AI-assisted activity creation\, while teacher-focused platforms like TeacherMade\, Diffit\, and MagicSchool AI support the development of practice sets\, scaffolded problem explanations\, standards-aligned tasks\, and accessible math texts for diverse learners. The session emphasizes practical\, classroom-ready strategies for integrating these AI tools to strengthen mathematical understanding\, support inclusive instruction\, and reduce teacher workload without requiring district purchases or specialized technical expertise. \nTrainer:  Dr. Krystle Merry\nConcept Area: Secondary Math and AI\nGrade Level: 6-12 \n\nAI Tools for Students in Mathematics: Explore the Growing Landscape\n(Afternoon Session Only) \nIn this session\, participants will explore the growing landscape of AI tools that support students in middle-level and secondary mathematics. The session will highlight widely used platforms that help learners receive instant feedback\, visualize concepts\, and strengthen problem-solving skills. Participants will see demonstrations of popular tools such as Photomath\, Microsoft Math Solver\, Symbolab\, and Wolfram Alpha\, which provide step-by-step explanations\, guided problem solving\, and conversational support for algebra\, geometry\, and higher-level math. Additional tools such as Khanmigo and MathGPT will be discussed for their ability to offer scaffolded tutoring\, personalized hints\, and interactive practice aligned to curriculum goals. The session will emphasize how student-facing AI tools can promote independence\, improve accuracy\, and deepen mathematical understanding when introduced with teacher guidance and ethical classroom practices. \nTrainer:  Dr. Krystle Merry\nConcept Area: Secondary Math and AI\nGrade Level: 6-12
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/educator-u/
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SUMMARY:Getting My Facts Straight! - APRIL CHALLENGE
DESCRIPTION:Join the Getting My Facts Straight Challenge! \nAs educators\, we know that continued success in higher-level mathematics is dependent upon the student’s ability to master basic math facts. If they know their basic math facts well\, they are less likely to get lost as math problems become more complex. Have fun challenging your students to build their accuracy and speed through engaging Learning Link math games as they participate in the Connected Class Getting My Facts Straight Challenge!  This quick\, four-week challenge is simple to implement with the whole class or just part of the class.  Last year\, classes that participated in the basic fact challenges saw an average of 37% learning gains in just four weeks!! \nRegistration Deadline March 31\, 2025 \nChallenge Dates:  April 7 – May 2\, 2025\nTarget Participants: Any teacher that has at least one student who needs to work on basic math facts. \nVisit this page to find all challenge information and resources: \nhttps://connectedclass.com/getting-my-facts-straight-challenge/ \n\nReward: Connected Class will hold virtual drawings to select winners of each challenge. \n\nGrand Prize: All challenge participants for the month of April will be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card. One winner will be selected.\nChallenge Prize: In addition\, a separate drawing will be held to select a winner for the Getting My Facts Straight challenge. The winning teacher/class will receive a class set of Connected Class playing cards.\n\n  \nIf you have questions or need clarification on anything\, please contact Connected Class at support@connectedclass.com.
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/getting-my-facts-straight-april-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Stop Whining and Just Read With Me Already! - APRIL CHALLENGE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Stop Whining and Just Read with Me Already Reading Challenge! \nDo you have students that need to develop their vocabulary\, increase their reading fluency\, and comprehend text better? Why not create a connection with the home environment to inspire nightly reading? Research says the single most important activity a parent can do to increase comprehension is reading with their child. Have fun inspiring nightly reading with your class by joining the Connected Class Stop Whining and just Read with Me Already Challenge!  \nThis quick four-week challenge is simple to implement with the whole class.  To make it even more simple\, we will be sending out the weekly Learning Link emails for you that teach the parents creative ways to read with their child each night! The parents will be asked to read with their child for 20 minutes\, five times a week and sign off on a parent log each week. (We provide a reading log\, but if you have one already you can use that one.) \nRegistration Deadline March 31\, 2025 \nChallenge Dates: April 7  – May 2\, 2025\nTarget Participants: K-8 teachers with students who need to increase vocabulary\, fluency\, and comprehension. \nVisit this page to find all challenge information and resources:\nhttps://connectedclass.com/stop-whining-and-just-read-with-me-already/ \n\nReward: Connected Class will hold virtual drawings to select winners of each challenge. \n\nGrand Prize:  All challenge participants for the month of April will be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card. One winner will be selected.\nChallenge Prize:  In addition\, a separate drawing will be held to select a winner for the Stop Whining and Just Read with Me Already challenge. The winning teacher/class will receive $100 worth of books for their class library.\n\nIf you have questions or need clarification on anything\, please contact Connected Class at support@connectedclass.com.
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/stop-whining-and-just-read-with-me-already-april-challenge-2/
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Taking Fraction Action! - APRIL CHALLENGE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the TAKING FRACTION ACTION CHALLENGE!  \nAre your students ready to take their fraction skills to the next level? Our fraction challenges are designed to help students build a strong understanding of fractions while mastering essential operations. These interactive Learning Link activities and math games not only reinforce foundational concepts but also prepare students for success in higher-level mathematics.  Join the Connected Class Taking Fraction Action Challenge and watch your students gain confidence\, accuracy\, and speed—all while having fun! \nRegistration Deadline March 31\, 2025 \nChallenge Dates: April 7 – May 2\, 2025\nTarget Participants: Any teacher that has at least one student who needs to work on mastering fractions. \nVisit this page to find all challenge information and resources:\nhttps://connectedclass.com/taking-fraction-action/ \nReward: Connected Class will hold virtual drawings to select winners of each challenge. \n\nGrand Prize:  All challenge participants for the month of April will be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card. One winner will be selected.\nChallenge Prize: In addition\, a separate drawing will be held to select a winner for the Take Fraction Action challenge. The winning teacher/class will receive a class set of double-nine dominoes.\n\nIf you have questions or need clarification on anything\, please contact Connected Class at support@connectedclass.com.
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/taking-fraction-action-april-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Public
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