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⌛️ Time is running out to register for the Elementary Mathematics Laboratory in Sarnia! ⏳

Registration officially closes in ONE WEEK, on Friday, June 26. Don't miss out on this essential professional learning.

Get more information and register today: https://myumi.ch/marsal-EML

What does "good teaching" actually look like under a microscope? 🔬

Standard observations often focus on the "vibe" of a classroom. But at TeachingWorks, we use video analysis to examine micro-moves.

In our Practice Collaborative, we'll offer you the tools you need to pause video of teaching to ask questions like:

🤔 What did the teacher say to invite that student into the conversation?
🤔 How did the positioning of the teacher's body change the classroom dynamic?
🤔 How was the whiteboard used to make thinking visible?

When we see the work this clearly, we can teach it more effectively.

Practice Collaborative: Analyzing Practice Through Videos and Transcripts

🔎 Get support in using videos and transcripts to help your teacher candidates analyze teaching practice.
📆 September 18, October 16, November 13, 2026
💻 On Zoom
🔗 https://myumi.ch/marsal-TWPC_Videos

Have you heard that the Elementary Mathematics Laboratory is returning to Detroit? Join us July 20–24 at The School at Marygrove Elementary (16661 Greenlawn Street, Detroit) for a week that will transform your teaching practice.

What should you expect from each day at the EML?

💬 See the day's lesson plans each morning.
🧐 Observe two hours of live elementary mathematics teaching.
🔍 Debrief each afternoon with the instructional team.

Be sure to reserve your space by July 12: https://myumi.ch/marsal-EML-Detroit-Reg

Why design your teacher education courses or programs in a vacuum? Spend 1.5 days with the TeachingWorks team and a community of peers who are as passionate about teacher prep as you are.

At the Backwards Design Institute for Teacher Educators (July 30–31 in Ann Arbor), you'll learn directly from our experts, including Deputy Director Francesca Forzani and Research & Design Specialist Heather Beasley. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate and analyze practice with colleagues working across different states, communities, and program formats (residencies, apprenticeships, traditional programs).

Registration is filling up—grab your seat today: https://myumi.ch/marsal-BDI-Reg

Equity isn't an "add-on"—it's baked into every instructional decision. At the Elementary Mathematics Laboratory (July 6–10 in Sarnia, Ontario, or July 20–24 in Detroit, Michigan), we'll interrogate how we position students, whose ideas get heard, and how to value the mathematical brilliance of every student. 🌟

Get more information and register for the EML today:

Elementary Mathematics Laboratory Join us for a week-long Elementary Mathematics Laboratory (EML) that explores the complexity of teaching and investigates and challenges what it means to use skillful teaching to disrupt patterns of injustice. Together we’ll unpack instructional decisions, examine mathematics content, and interrog...

Exciting news! Our latest newsletter is out now! 👇

Read a recap of recent professional development events, learn about upcoming learning opportunities, and check out a staff spotlight featuring Darrius Robinson!

Stay informed and inspired—follow us and subscribe here: https://myumi.ch/marsal-TWNews

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Why should a teacher's first attempt at a difficult lesson be in front of 30 students?

In every other high-stakes profession—from surgery to aviation—practitioners use simulations to hone their skills. Teaching should be no different.

Through the TeachingWorks Practice Collaborative: Rehearsals and Other Simulations, we'll help you master the art of the coached rehearsal. This pedagogy allows novices to practice high-leverage moves in a safe environment, receiving real-time feedback before they ever step into a PK–12 classroom.

🔎 Get support in implementing rehearsals or another form of simulation in your teacher preparation class or program.
📆 September 25, October 23, November 20, 2026
💻 On Zoom
🔗 https://myumi.ch/marsal-TWPC_Rehearsals

By slowing down the work, we ensure that when our teachers finally stand before their students, they do so with confidence and precision.

Join us for the Backwards Design Institute for Teacher Educators (July 30–31, 2026), a focused, one-and-a-half-day event designed to help you build a cohesive vision for your program.

At the Institute, we'll work together to:

✅ Unpack complex teaching practices into right-sized goals.
✅ Create scaffolded field tasks that connect to your coursework.
✅ Design with a clear end-goal in mind, ensuring your candidates are ready for day one.

Get more details and register today: https://myumi.ch/marsal-BDI

The Elementary Mathematics Laboratory is returning to Detroit this summer!

📆 July 20–24, 2026
🕕 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍 The School at Marygrove Elementary (16661 Greenlawn Street, Detroit)

Join us for a week of:
✅ Analyzing instructional decisions as they happen.
✅ Unpacking student thinking in real-time.
✅ Participating in post-class discussions with the instructional team.

The EML is an immersive deep dive into the complexity of teaching. Whether you're a veteran or a new teacher, you'll walk away with a refined perspective on what's possible in your own classroom.

Register by July 12: https://myumi.ch/marsal-EML-Detroit-Reg

One of the best parts of the Elementary Mathematics Laboratory? The community. Meet educators from around the world who are just as passionate about math and justice as you are. The conversations in the hallway are just as powerful as the ones in the classrooms and workshops! 🤝

📆 July 6–10, 2026
📍 Great Lakes Secondary School (340 Murphy Road, Sarnia, Ontario)

Register for the EML today: https://myumi.ch/marsal-EML-Reg