May 13-14, 2024: Teaching Mathematics through Big Ideas in the Middle Years

Learn how to engage all students through rich activities and mathematical connections!

This two-day, in-person workshop focuses on Grades 6-8 but is appropriate for any teacher, leader or administrator in the middle years of K-12 education. We explore the Big Ideas for this grade level and how to use them to teach students in an engaging way, while covering all relevant mathematical standards. The workshop begins at 9:00 am each day and ends at 3:30 pm each day.

• Workshop run by Dr. Jo Boaler & Cathy Williams
• Includes lunch and a light breakfast each day
• Participants receive certificate verifying 10 Professional Development Hours (1 CEU)

Please note that, except for free parking that we offer to attendees, transportation and lodging are not included in the workshop fee and all travel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant and/or their school or district. Listed below are resources that for planning travel to the Stanford campus:

• The nearest airports to Stanford University are San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO)
• The closest lodging is in Palo Alto and the surrounding communities
• Additional information for Stanford visitors can be found here

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Paul Brest Hall, 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, United States