You will know…
- The dimensions of student engagement (behavioral, cognitive, emotional) as they apply to the mathematics classroom.
- How to differentiate between distributed practice and massed practice to plan for long-term retention.
Pathways to Student Engagement: A Guide for Math Instruction Event: February 5th-6th, 2026 in Asheville NC
Transform student compliance into authentic engagement with this research-based guide for math educators. Move instruction beyond rote practice to authentic engagement.
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET Both Days
Location: Asheville, NC
Price: $394 per person (includes materials valued at $105)
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Designing Learning for Active Participation and Accountability
Authentic student engagement in mathematics requires moving beyond rote memorization and procedural compliance to a culture of active thinking and collaborative problem-solving. This approach addresses the unique challenges of math instruction by focusing on a structured lesson framework designed to build confidence, deepen conceptual understanding, and foster a positive mathematical identity.
The focus is on a purposeful lesson flow that begins with Activating Strategies to surface prior knowledge and prepare students for new concepts. It then moves into the core of the lesson with dynamic Learning Activities, where students engage in mathematical discourse, learn from mistakes through error analysis, and apply structured problem-solving frameworks. The cycle concludes with Summarizing Strategies that help students consolidate their understanding and articulate their learning. This model provides a clear pathway to transform the mathematics classroom into an environment where all students are engaged, challenged, and successful.
Essential Questions for this event
- How do you skillfully integrate strategies with mathematics instruction for sustained engagement?
- How do you cultivate sustained engagement in mathematics?
- How does Distributed Practice serve as a foundation for student engagement?
- How do you plan and use Activating Strategies to engage students from the start?
- How do you create independence during a math lesson?
- How do you plan and use Summarizing Strategies to deepen student understanding?
By the end of this event –
You will be able to…
- Select and implement activating strategies that connect to prior mathematical knowledge and prepare students for new learning.
- Structure collaborative learning activities that promote mathematical discourse, such as Pairs Checking and Error Analysis.
- Apply problem-solving frameworks to guide students through complex tasks.
- Integrate writing and summarizing strategies to help students process and articulate their mathematical understanding.
What You Will Receive
Along with attending a workshop led by a Learning-Focused expert, participants will also receive the following resources and materials (valued at $105):
- Pathways to Student Engagement: A Guide for Math Instruction Book ($55)
- Pathways to Student Engagement: A Guide for Math Instruction Flipcards ($25)
- 12-month Learning-Focused Online membership ($25)
- Resources are provided to you at the workshop
Your Facilitator
Tracy Easterling
Tracy has been in education for 30 years. She spent ten years teaching all content to fifth graders and eight years teaching seventh-grade math. For the past 12 years, she has been a district curriculum specialist and transitioned to an administrative position as the Extended Learning Coordinator. She maintains her connection to teachers and students, serving as the 6–8 Math Curriculum Specialist. She is passionate about coaching teachers to leverage high-impact strategies to maximize student success intentionally.
When and Where
Pathways to Student Engagement: A Guide for Math Instruction Event: February 5th-6th, 2026 in Asheville NC
Address (click to view on map):
200 District Drive Ste 001
Asheville, NC 28803
Date:
February 5-6, 2026
Time:
8:30AM - 3:30PM ET Both Days
Act fast! Only 22 spots available for this small group workshop
- Register by January 12, 2026 in order to secure your spot.
- Participants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis only. To secure your spot, register today!
Register for the Pathways to Student Engagement: A Guide for Math Instruction Event: February 5th-6th, 2026 in Asheville NC:
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET Both Days
Location: Asheville, NC
Price: $394 per person (includes materials valued at $105)
Save! Register 3 or more to save $100!
Discount automatically applied when checking out.
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Frequently asked questions
Who should attend this event?
K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and district support staff.
Are there any Prerequisites for this event?
This event does not have any prerequisites for participating.
How do I register myself or a team for this event?
In the "How many people are you registering?" section above, change the quantity to how many people you want to register. Then, add each participant's name and email address in the field provided. Lastly, click Add to Cart.
You will then click on View Cart or Check Out to purchase the event registrations with a credit card or an invoice (if you are a school or district we can send you an invoice for you to pay with a check).
Registration is not complete until you check out.
Is Academic Credit provided for the event?
As a Learning-Focused professional development participant, you may qualify for academic credit through your school or district. You may request a certificate of attendance by emailing customerservice@learningfocused.com, based on 10 hours of professional
development for this event.
What about lodging and transportation?
Participants are responsible for their lodging and transportation. Please do not make your hotel reservation until you have received a
confirmation email from Learning-Focused. Please do not purchase nonrefundable airline tickets. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 5 days of submitting your registration, please email customerservice@learningfocused.com or call 866-955-3276 to
confirm your registration. After your paid registration has been processed you will be provided additional information about the event
location and hotels.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend an event you have registered for, contact Learning-Focused through email at
customerservice@learningfocused.com or by calling 866-955-3276 no later than 30 calendar days prior to the start of the event to
request a credit that can be used for Learning-Focused products or events.
After the 30-day timeframe, you are ineligible for a credit, but you may send a nonregistered person in your place, with registration
confirmation or written authorization from you.
For all cancellations, there is a $50 processing fee.
What are the Terms and Conditiions?
Learning-Focused reserves the right to reschedule a session because of low registration. In the unlikely event of the institute being
rescheduled, all registrants will be notified and will receive full refunds or be able to transfer their registration to another date.
