FREE WEBINAR SERIES

LASO 3: Strong Foundations in Action

Planning for Sustained Success

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Maximizing LASO 3 Strong Foundations Funding for District Success

LASO-approved Great Minds® invites you to attend a free webinar series that unpacks LASO Cycle 3 and provides strategies and actionable insights to strengthen a district's approach to Strong Foundations Planning (SFP) and Strong Foundations Implementation (SFI).

Learn more about the upcoming sessions below and submit the form to register.


LASO 3 Strong Foundations Action Plans

Tuesday, February 4 | 1–2:00 PM CT

In the first webinar of the series, participants will learn how Great Minds supports districts' strategic planning with LASO 3 Strong Foundations Action Plans as they explore strategies for prioritizing initiatives, setting achievable milestones, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.


LASO Learnings: District Panel Discussion

Tuesday, February 11 | 1–2:00 PM CT

In part two of the webinar series, participants will hear from a panel of district leaders as they detail their experiences partnering with Great Minds for LASO Cycle 2, what they learned during their Strong Foundations Planning (SFP) and Strong Foundations Implementation (SFI), and what they recommend districts look for when selecting a LASO 3 Strong Foundations partner.

Featured Panelists:

DonelleWilliamsFINAL SarinaKellerFINAL LizTroncosoFINAL CynthiaValenciaFINAL

DONELLE WILLIAMS, Ed. D

Director II
K–12 Math and Science Curriculum & Instruction PD

Houston ISD

SARINA KELLER

Elem. Math Coordinator II
Curriculum & Instruction PD
Houston ISD

LIZ TRONCOSO

Principal
Brillante Academy
(Mission, TX)

CYNTHIA VALENCIAO

Director of Teaching Fellows
Brillante Academy
(Mission, TX)


The Story of K–Algebra I

Tuesday, February 18 | 1–2:00 PM CT

During part three of the webinar series, participants will learn how a coherent math experience impacts all district stakeholders and how to create a coherent math journey for students by approaching K–Algebra I mathematics as a unified sequence through intentional instructional practices across all grade levels.


Meaningful Implementation Walks

Tuesday, February 25 | 1–2:00 PM CT

The final webinar of the series will highlight the importance of deeply understanding instructional materials and classroom practices for facilitating meaningful coaching conversations with teachers. Participants will explore methods for identifying nuanced trends in student learning and instruction, and learn strategies for addressing them in a clear, simple, and systematic way.

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR SERIES


All registrants will receive recordings of the webinars for which they registered.

Making the Decision to Pilot

Before piloting, you can also read our Reviewer Rubrics which contain documentation on Eureka Math2's alignment to accepted criteria for high-quality, effective math programs. Learn more:

It also may be helpful to learn more about Eureka Math2 and what you can expect from the curriculum. 

Do you need to review the program in its entirety to decide? Visit our Curriculum Review webpage and fill out the form to review the program, or talk to your Great Minds representative for details.

Take a look at the module scope and sequence maps (PDF, 154kb) to help you choose an appropriate module to pilot based on the time of year, scope and sequence of current learning, and student needs.

Do you currently use Eureka Math®? Take a look at our module suggestion chart (PDF, 120kb). 

  

 

Preparing for a Successful Pilot

What can you expect from a pilot? Dig deeper into the purpose, design, included materials, available support, and evaluation of the pilot experience in this video 

  • The Pilot Checklist offers step-by-step guidance before, during, and after piloting for both leaders and teachers. 
  • We highly recommend purchasing manipulatives from our partner Didax to help ensure a successful piloting experience, as they are required in lessons. 

Evaluating the Pilot Experience

Use the following resources to help you better evaluate the pilot process and to ensure a successful piloting experience.  

  • Use this evaluation tool (PDF, 628kb) to reflect on your pilot experience and determine next steps. 
  • Watch this video of a school leader reflecting on her district's successful Eureka Math2 pilot experience.
 

Questions? 

Do you have any questions you would want to ask our experts? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to our most-received queries. Are there other questions you have? We’re here to help.

Eureka Math2  builds confidence and joy as students see the beauty and practicality of learning the conceptual knowledge behind every math problem.

–Jill Diniz, Chief Academic Officer, Math