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Experience the
Math Culture Shift

Mathematical Connections & Collaboration Drive Results @ MELS 

March 5-6, 2026
Queens, New York

Join us for a two-day, site-based institute at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School designed to ignite a shift in how educators think about, teach, and lead mathematics (grades 6-12). 

🔎 What We’ll Explore

  • How to plan for inquiry-based lessons in secondary math 

  • How to use vertical whiteboards to boost student collaboration, engagement, and agency — while improving your ability to monitor and respond to student thinking 

  • How to structure mathematical discussions that help students make and express key conceptual connections

  • How to increase access and engagement using contextualized tasks, active protocols, and models — without reducing the cognitive lift

 

🛠️ How We’ll Explore

  • ​Visit model classrooms and participate in a labsite, where you'll co-anticipatory plan, observe, and debrief a live lesson alongside the labsite host.

  • Hear directly from students about the impact of learning through inquiry.

  • Experience instructional best practices as a learner — with professional development sessions designed to reflect the same engagement, challenge, and discourse we seek for our students.

  • Collaboratively plan for your own classroom — and leave with ready-to-use resources to support a shift toward a stronger math culture.

Who should attend?

6-12 teachers, coaches, and school or district leaders who believe everyone can thrive in math—and are ready to build a culture that proves it.


This workshop builds the capacity to enact NYCPS Math Shifts, including:

  • Shift 1: Beginning with understanding

  • Shift 2: Shared, low-floor, high-ceiling tasks

  • Shift 3: Using discourse to deepen understanding

  • Shift 4: Asset-based support

Pricing
Early Bird (through January 1): $550 
Standard (after January 1): $750
NYCOB Schools: 50% off

Location

Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School 
91-30 Metropolitan Avenue
Queens, NY 11375
 

Additional Details

  • Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided

  • Hotel details coming soon

Questions? Contact us at info@eduquate.org

A look inside MELS

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