PD Alberta

Introduction | For Parents | Information

Mary Jane Moreau, JUMP Math's Manager of Outreach and Teacher Training for Alberta will show you how applying JUMP principles can help expand your knowledge of math and confidence as a math teacher, while making math classes more effective, more enjoyable, and less stressful for you and your students.

Mary Jane has over 20 years of elementary teaching experience, in public, private and Catholic schools.  She has used JUMP Math materials and methodologies extensively and worked closely with founder Dr. John Mighton.  The first year she used JUMP Math with her grade 5 students, she raised their class average percentile ranking from the 66th percentile on a standardized test to the 92nd percentile.  Her second class moved from the 54th to the 98th percentiles in one year. Mary Jane is excited to be continuing her career in education back in Alberta.  See Mary Jane on YouTube.

 

How to Reach and Teach Every Child (Introduction)

Focus Audience restricted to: Teachers of Grades 1–8, Learning Assistance Specialists, and EAs with little or no experience with JUMP Math and those who have NOT taken the Introduction workshop previously.  This is not aimed at Tutors or Parents.

JUMP Math’s Professional Development (PD) session is designed to give you the tools and skills to effectively implement the program in your classroom or school. In this workshop participants will:

  • Learn about the JUMP Math program, its philosophy and development
  • Examine their own comfort levels with mathematics and mathematics teaching
  • Discuss the importance of teachers' mathematical knowledge
  • Observe and critique a JUMP Math lesson
  • Become familiar with JUMP Math's teacher and student materials
  • Learn about anticipating ‘pitfalls’, task analysis and other JUMP Math teaching strategies
  • Discuss practical strategies
  • Have opportunities to share ideas and network with colleagues

Registration is currently open for (click on date):

Thursday, June 13, 2013
Calgary, AB - Lakeview United Church, 3023 63rd Avenue SW (map)
9:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Time
Workshop Cost: $80 plus GST
Please bring a lunch as there are few dining options in the area

 

Introduction to JUMP Math for Parents

Focus Audience:  Homeschooling Parents and Parents who support their children's understandng of their school/classroom curriculum with little or no experience with JUMP Math and those who have NOT taken the Introduction workshop previously.  This is not aimed at Tutors or Teachers.

JUMP Math’s session for Parents/Homeschooler Parents is designed to give you the tools and skills to effectively use the program with your child, whether you're homeschooling or supporting your child's understanding of their school/classroom curriculum.

During this session the participants will:

  • Learn about the JUMP Math program, its philosophy and development
  • Examine their own comfort levels with mathematics and mathematics teaching
  • Observe and critique a JUMP Math lesson
  • Become familiar with JUMP Math's teacher and student materials
  • Learn about anticipating ‘pitfalls’, task analysis and other JUMP Math teaching strategies
  • Discuss practical strategies
  • Have opportunities to share ideas and network with other parents.

Registration is currently open for (click on date):

Friday May 24, 2013
Calgary, AB - Lakeview United Church, 3023 63rd Avenue SW (map)
9:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Time
Workshop Cost: $80 plus GST
Please bring a lunch as there are few dining options in the area

 

Discounts and Payment

When you register, you have the opportunity to order one set of grade-specific student Assessment and Practice books at the discounted price of $14 plus GST and one printed, binder-ready version of a grade-specific Teacher Resource package at the discounted price of $65 plus GST.  This discount is only available up to one week before the workshop.

We recommend that you pay online when you register. However, if you do pay by cheque, please indicate which workshop you are attending and MAIL it to:  JUMP Math, 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1006, Toronto, ON M5E 1E5. Please do not bring your cheque to the workshop.

 

Institutes

JUMP Math Institutes are intensive two-day workshops designed to give participants a deeper understanding of how to teach math effectively. Institutes are held in cities across Canada during the Summer, and occasionlly in the Fall.

You can also browse our calendar for a full slate of training sessions and webinars.

 

Webinars

For your convenience, JUMP Math PD sessions for Level 1, Level 2 and special education are available as a series of webinars.

You can also browse our calendar for a full slate of training sessions and webinars.

 

Want a PD Session in Your Community?

If there is sufficient interest in your school district, arrangements can be made to have a JUMP Math facilitator deliver professional development to your group. Prices vary according to location and number of teachers. Please contact Noreen McLean, Office Manager, for more details.

 

Professional Development Certificates

Professional development certificates are available to participants upon request. Please contact Noreen McLean to make arrangements.