We are excited to invite you to our 4th Annual Competency-Based Education (CBE) Summit, taking place this May 2025! This event is a unique opportunity for educators, administrators, and stakeholders to come together and explore the latest strategies, innovations, and success stories in Competency-Based Education.
Welcome to "Add+It+Up", a regional math conference for educators and curriculum coordinators! We are excited to bring you an event that will provide you with the latest strategies and curriculum to enhance your teaching skills.
In addition to a keynote, we will be featuring breakout sessions led by regional educators and curriculum coordinators. These sessions will provide you with practical strategies and tools to use in your own classroom. You will also have the opportunity to network with other educators and learn about new resources that can help you in your teaching.
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to take your math instruction to the next level. Register now and join a community of passionate and dedicated math educators.
We look forward to seeing you at "Add+It+Up"!
Registration deadline May 15th, 2024
Having trouble registering? email chris@clstl.org
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Dr. Pamela Seda
Dr. Pamela Seda is an educational consultant in Atlanta with over 30 years of educational experience. She is the owner of Seda Educational Consulting, creator of the VANG Game, and co-author of Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom. As a regular speaker about math equity at conferences, Dr. Seda is committed to changing how students experience mathematics, especially those from marginalized groups, and advocates for mathematics instruction that develops all students as mathematical thinkers and problem-solvers.
Kara Imm
Dr. Kara Imm is a K-12 teacher educator, based in Brooklyn, who designs and leads on-site professional development and school-based coaching to school communities throughout New York City, across the U. S. and internationally. When not partnering with schools, districts and state programs, she supports the student teaching experiences of K – 5th grade candidates in East Harlem through her work at Hunter College (City University of New York). For over a decade, she has created original professional development courses for K-12 STEM teachers at Math for America (MfA). In her research and writing, Kara explores multiple areas of interest: the role of design thinking in teachers’ work with marginalized students; how thinking and talk routines develop math communities where all kids can belong and thrive, and the powerful intersection of mathematical modeling, identity development and culturally relevant pedagogy.
We are looking for additional presenters to host break-out sessions at the conference.
REGISTRATION FEES will be waived with the commitment to present.
Presenters will have the option of proposing a regular or a double session. Regular break-out sessions will be 75 minutes in length. Double blocked sessions will be 2 hours and 45 minutes long. There will be three 75 minute sessions per day.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics
Problem Based Learning in Math
Authentic Learning
Building Thinking Classrooms
Developing Number Sense
Growth Mindset
Embedding Math Practices
Building conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and strategic competence
Guided Math Lessons
Formative and Summative Math Assessment
Course specific sessions for high school
Check Out the Donor/Sponsorship letter here
Gold level sponsorship: $5000 - Your company logo on all conference materials, a vendor booth at the conference, and the opportunity to lead a breakout session.
Silver level sponsorship: $2500 - Your company logo on all conference materials and a vendor booth at the conference.
Bronze level sponsorship: $1000 - Your company logo on all conference materials.
All sponsors will also receive recognition on our conference website and in our conference program.
7:30 - 8:30 Registration and Check In
8:30 - 8:40 Logistics/Welcome/Overview of the Day/Intro Keynote
8:40 - 10:00 Keynote
10:15 - 11:30 Breakout Session A
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch
12:15 - 1:30 Breakout Session B
1:45 - 3:15 Breakout Session C
(OR Breakout Session BC (Double Block 12:30 - 3:15, 2 hrs 45 mins))
3:10 - 3:30 Closing
In Development
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Join a book study on "Fighting Fake News," which provides practical strategies for teaching students on how to discern fact fiction.
Join us on March 4th at the Eye See Me Bookstore for a special event discussing the importance of incorporating African American history in all subjects. From 10am to 12pm, we will explore the ways in which understanding and acknowledging the contributions and experiences of African Americans can enrich our understanding of the past and present. This event is open to all and is sure to be both informative and thought-provoking. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and perspective. See you there!
Educators should attend this event because it offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of incorporating African American history in all subjects. This understanding can help educators create a more inclusive and well-rounded curriculum for their students and foster a more diverse and equitable learning environment. Additionally, the event will provide educators with new perspectives and ideas for how to teach African American history and culture in their classrooms. By attending this event, educators will be better equipped to promote understanding and awareness of the contributions and experiences of African Americans. equity starts with understanding.
Our mission is to be a resource to parents, teachers, and schools in providing the very best children’s books on the market that promote positive images and stories about African American culture and history. As a tool to help increase literacy, African American children will benefit by seeing themselves respectfully represented in the literature they read. Non-African American children will benefit by helping to dispel negative and inaccurate stereotypical images of people of color and that despite our many differences, all people share common feelings and aspirations.
We are parents of four lovely children. Together, we have created EyeSeeMe based on our years of experience raising four high achieving children. Our children have been tested in gifted programs; participated in leadership conferences; selected for public speaking engagements; and have attended Harvard University, Columbia University, and Bard College. How did we do it?
Our children were always inquisitive. After history class they would often run home and recite the many stories they learned about the great men and women of the past. But, they often seemed to have a presumption that their own heritage began at slavery. Yet, we could tell that they yearned for historical stories that included themselves as heroes, victors, founders, creators, and contributors to society. This yearning forced us to do our own research. We did find some very valuable historical information; but it wasn’t packaged in a way that was appealing to children. Furthermore, to our surprise, there were no educational or historical games geared for African American children. Therefore, we had no choice but to create our own.
We knew that if we could instill within our children a pride in their heritage and awareness of the great accomplishments of their forefathers that this would be the foundation that would allow them to grow into their full potential. We also realized that children learn by playing and interacting; not by simply memorizing and regurgitating dates and events during Black History Month. We created an environment for our children, which bridged the gap between education, identity, history & fun. We would sit around our dining room table for hours playing and learning. As we began to explore our vast heritage together as a family, we could see the excitement in our children’s souls as they embraced their nearly lost legacy. This excitement for learning transferred into their studies.
As our children grew we saw them approach school with purpose and a clear understanding that they are truly “standing on the shoulders of giants” and have a responsibility to do their best in everything that they do. Others noticed their achievements and upon inquiry we shared our games and products with them as well. Over the years we have had numerous responses from parents and teachers alike, that our products have been instrumental in helping children realize their full potential by seeing themselves in history.
WHAT WE LEARNED
Children need to have black role models and need to have a sense of history in order to understand who they are and build their self-esteem. When children see the many contributions that people that look like them have accomplished and have contributed to the world, they begin to believe in their own limitless potential.
Furthermore, children learn by playing and interacting with others. Eyeseeme’s products encourage and stimulate a child’s imagination and unleash their true potential through game playing and active learning.
EyeSeeMe African American Children's Bookstore was created in order to help bridge the cultural divide, so that African American children can benefit from exposure to literature that respectfully mirrors themselves, their culture and their families. EyeSeeMe, is the only children’s bookstore devoted exclusively to promoting positive African American Images and African American History while advocating for Academic Excellence. We believe that competent, caring, and properly supported teachers and parents are essential to student learning. EyeseeMe is here to help provide that support.
High Quality Products
We carry thousands of African American and Multi-Cultural Children's Books at our store on 6951 Olive Blvd, in University City and through our website. We spend countless hours researching all the major publishers and distributors including Random House, JustUs Books, Scholastic, & Capstone, looking for the very best books that will further our mission. Our books range from Baby/Toddler to High School, most of which meet Core Curriculum Standards.
Eyeseeme offers parents and teachers a very unique and diverse product line that fosters educational excellence and promotes educational family fun.
Community Services
In addition to being a full service bookstore we also provide the following services:
Book Fairs - Research has shown that the number one predictor to academic success is related to the number of books in the home. In order to increase the number of books in the home we offer Book Fairs , which can also be a means of fundraising. The excitement of an Eyeseeme Book Fair is one of the best ways to encourage reading and introduce children to new literature.
African American Reading Mentors - Encouraging literacy and a love for reading is our highest priority. We have found that when children are presented with literature that looks like them and are read to and encouraged to read by people that look like them, they are significantly more likely to become excited about reading.
Literacy and African History & Culture Presentations - We can assist with Teacher Professional Development and Parent Organizations on the latest research on literacy and the importance of African American History and positive Black Images
Plus we provide many more Literacy, STEM and History Classes in our store
We are a family owned and operated business that takes great pride in our ability to offer exceptional service and products to each and every customer. As parents we understand that you want the very best for your children; and provide nothing less. We hope to count you among our satisfied customers soon!
Pamela & Jeffrey Blair,
Owners and Founders
Connected Learning is Partnering with Renaissance Financial to put on a fun, informal event. We’re going to play pickleball (or in my case learn pickleball), discuss and learn about your financial planning opportunities that Renaissance Financial can support you with, and have some yummy beverages (and other snacks but advertising them didn’t fit with the theme).
No Pickleball experience required.
No commitment to any financial planning seminars, time shares or anything ridiculous.
Come expecting the learn something new, meet new people and have fun!
Sponsored By:
CAMERON MCGINLEY
Financial Advisor
Phone: 314-932-4328
E-mail: cameron.mcginley@rfconline.com
We are kicking off Black History Month by raising a glass to Black and Brown educators!
This event will provide a space for Black and Brown educators to connect with each other, network with school leaders and recruiters, and hear from local education entrepreneurs.
We are partnering with @darionrobinson and The Black and Brown Teaching Trust to host this cool event, Join us!
The 2019 Midwest Global Teaching Dialogue is a U.S. Department of State sponsored event focused on sharing best practices in global education.
Alumni of the Department’s Teacher Exchange Programs and other global education leaders will share best practices for globalizing curricula and implementing virtual exchanges. Department of State officials will speak with the group and teachers will conduct workshops on integrating global competency across the K-12 curriculum. There will be a resource fair to provide information about U.S. Department of State exchange programs for teachers and youth, U.S. Diplomacy Center simulations, and other activities and materials to help teachers bring the world into their classrooms.
8:30AM-9:00AM Registration and Coffee/Pastries
9:00-9:50 AM Introductions and Keynote Speaker
10:00 -10:50 Session 1
11:00-12:00 Lunch Provided (YUM!)
12:00-12:50 Session 2
1:00-1:40 Panel Discussion
1:40-2:00 Closing Remarks/ Invitation to follow up events
(Oh yeah! Come to this one and get invited to more FREE learning)
SESSION SCHEDULE: Click to enlarge
“Museum Literacy: Bring the World to your Students with Museum Teaching Strategies” The ability to understand museum spaces and artifacts is a learned skill, one that’s vital to the cultivation of lifelong, global learners and to helping students develop a greater empathy for cultures around the world. Museum literacy also helps students connect the skills they learn in the classroom to new subject matters and environments. But many students face barriers when trying to learn in museums. Discover how you can ensure your students are prepared to make the most of a museum visit.
“Sustainable Development Goals: Engaging Students in Solving World Problems” United Nations Association of Saint Louis Board Members Carlos Suarez and Luz Rooney will be holding a workshop about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they play a role in today’s society. From the creation of the post-2015 agenda, and how individuals can contribute toward its progress, this will be an informative session to share information and resources that will inspire our generation to drive progress towards the global goals.
“K-12 Effective Practices in Global Education” Join currently practicing educators as they share their favorite resources in globalizing education. Explore the four avenues of access to globalizing your classroom: content, instructional strategies, assessment and professional learning. Participants will learn how to select and use appropriate technology and media to communicate with diverse audiences and increase cultural understandings to expand opportunities for young people to have meaningful, educational global experiences.
“Learn with the World: Connecting Students in Global Virtual Projects” Want to integrate global interaction into your classroom? Join us for a practical guide to beginning global collaborative virtual projects. Learn how to connect with teachers and students around the world and build cross cultural communication, recognized diverse perspectives and global inquiry skills. Resources, technology tips, and global competency strategies will be shared. Strategies are applicable for K-12 educators in all disciplines.
“Student Panel: Student Exchange Programs and the Importance of Global Education to 21st Learners” Hear from current and former U.S. Department of State sponsored exchange students about the global competencies, aptitudes and perspectives they have developed from their exchange experiences. Students will discuss the application process, how to encourage students to apply and reflect on the value of integrating global competencies into existing best practices.
Giving back never tasted so good!
Stop by Chipotle for our fundraiser and they’ll donate 33% of the proceeds to support the cause.
🌯Just Bring along the flyer below, Print this page, or show this flyer on your phone!
Join Us for a community fundraiser at the Blaze Pizza in Kirkwood. 20% of all purchases are donated right back to our organization. 100% of our money raised is spent on learning opportunities for our area teachers!
Present this flyer either on your device, or print this page and bring it with you!
Please show flyer at purchase
RSVP on the Event's Meal Page: RSVPing is super easy (Click the button above), plus it lets the group organizer and restaurant get a better idea of the turnout!
Show Up: Once you've committed, come show your support! Bring friends too--even if they haven't RSVPed online. In a hurry? Some restaurants may include take-out orders as well! However, be sure to clarify this with the organizer beforehand.
Be Mindful: Please remember that for every GroupRaise fundraiser you are treated as a regular restaurant customer. The Bonus: a percentage of your meal goes to a worthy cause!
Inform The Cashier/Server That You're A Supporter: The restaurant only counts sales from supporters during the specified time frame. Let your server know you're a supporter to make sure your check is counted towards your group.
Have Fun! Chow down on delicious food, chat with your friends, and have a good laugh! Who knew changing the world could be so easy?
Present this flyer at check out!
You check your email. Did you know you should never check your email, you should always be processing it?! Learn tools, tips and tricks to process email more quickly so you can get on with the much more important things (like getting your colleague to stop replying all).
Join Us for a community fundraiser at the Bread Company in Brentwood. 20% of all purchases are donated right back to our organization. 100% of our money raised is spent on learning opportunities for our area teachers!
Present this flyer either on your device, or print this page and bring it with you!
PBS Edcamp for Early Childhood Educators is focused on early learning for educators that work with 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds. PBS Edcamp provides educators who work with children in schools, daycare centers or homes with a space to share, collaborate and learn from each other.
Join us to build relationships with other educators facing similar challenges, learn new tips and share ideas. Learn about research-based PBS resources you can use with the children you teach. Leave energized and inspired!
How it works:
Bring your knowledge, expertise and questions.
Bring your own device! Or, bring a piece of technology to use as a learning tool.
In the morning, we will make a list of the topics YOU want to share and learn about.
Vote with your feet and walk to the room holding the session YOU want to attend.
Tentative Schedule:
8:30-9:15 a.m. – Registration and Networking
9:15-9:45 a.m. – Welcome, Introduction, Session Plan
10-10:50 a.m. – Session 1
11-11:50 a.m. – Session 2
11:50 a.m. -12:50 p.m. – Lunch
1-2 p.m. – Recognition of PBS Early Learning Champion Nominees, Prizes & Closing
We received word from our partners on this event, VS America, that we can expand the initial set of invites for this amazing evening of learning about innovative learning space design at the ED Collabitat on October 8 beginning around 4:30 p.m. It will feature two amazing researchers and designers on learning spaces.
Learn, Experience, Earn!
Are you a lifelong learner? Of course you are....
Do you enjoy socializing with others? Well, yes
Then Books and Brew is for you! Join us for an afternoon enjoying handcrafted wines or beers and handcrafted words that will impact the way you teach. Similar to pairings with wine and cheese, books will be paired with a corresponding brew. Books will be available to peruse along with a summary and description of how they are similar to the brew they had been paired with. Educators are encouraged to sample the books and share the professional reading they have partaken with others. Each participant will receive one free drink. Books will be available as prizes following the conclusion of the event.
Become a "Learning Sommelier" with us!
Come learn new Improv games, strategies and activities to build community with your colleagues and students!
Improv is so much more than comedy. It's learning about discomfort, agreeing and running with an idea, it's truly listening to another person, it's empathy and putting yourself in another person's shoes. You know what else? It's FUN! It'll make you laugh, it'll change how you interact with students.
It all starts with:
1. Accept every offer.
2. Make your partner look good.
Great rules for a classroom, great rules for life!
Come join us, do some improv and learn about how you can bring these tools to students in your school and classroom!
KickstartED is based on the amazingly successful StlSloup movement. KickstartED is a first of it's kind dinner that crowdfunds projects focused on innovations in education throughout the midwest region.
KickstartED brings people together at a different venue, over a different dinner and a slate of community-based projects proposed by educators. For a donation of $10-20, you get heavy appetizers and a ballot to vote on the proposals. Vote for your favorite ideas, and the one with the most votes gets the money raised at the door!
Because Connected Learning is a 501(c)(3) KickstartED inputs are donated, every dollar raised at KickstartED goes directly to that night's winning idea. Even ideas that don’t win the cash pot still benefit from pitching their ideas, meeting interested attendees, and sometimes even sourcing what they needed to begin with! We're excited to start KickstartED so presenters can have the benefit of possibly receiving extra in-kind support to fund their project from audience members who heard their idea and have something extra to give.
We're ready to raise tons of money to benefit innovation in education across our region!
1. Bring learners together in a choice-based, relevant, and enjoyable day of conversation, collaboration, and learning. This is an ‘UNconference’ that is led by the learner, not the system.
2. Learn out loud on Twitter, blogs, Flickr, Instagram with hashtags #EdcampSTL. Our learning can benefit others. Why keep it to ourselves? People around the world will follow the #EdcampSTL hashtag. (If you don’t know how to tweet yet, there will be sessions so you can learn it and join the fun and sharing!)
3. Untrapping the wisdom. Great things are happening in classrooms all over the region. We often tell our friends or colleagues or maybe even post it on facebook, but we never share it to strangers. EdcampSTL will be home to the best and the brightest across the region, so share, SHARE BIG. Share that little thing that makes your life easier and the BIG project that makes your room unique. You know that website “Teachers pay Teachers?” Well, we’re going to be the opposite of that, we share FOR FREE because it’s not about us, it’s about our students and our community.
For those of you that haven't attended an edcampSTL event, please note that it is run in an unconference format. This means that the participants decides the topics of conversation and the direction of the learning. It is truly a conference by you and for you. It includes free breakfast and lunch as well as a ton of great prizes to finish the day.
It started with rows, then we learned about pods. What if we redesigned our learning spaces to amplify learning? Come engage in conversation, prototyping, and design with some of the best leaders in the world in learning space design.
Walk away with essential concepts in design, a network of amazing educators and a new look on what your classroom could be.
Learn with us, Connect, Grow, Transform.
Breakfast reception + registration 8:15AM- 9:00AM
Welcome 9:00AM - 9:15AM
The Story of Going Google 9:15AM - 10:00AM
Removing Classroom Barriers 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Break 11:00AM - 11:15AM
Removing Technology Barriers 11:15AM - 11:45AM
Lunch 11:45AM - 12:30AM
Teacher/Student Panel 12:30PM - 1:00PM
Expedition: Classroom of the Future 1:00PM - 1:30PM
Wrap-Up 1:30PM - 1:45PM
