Bridge the Gap: Practical Math Structures and Scaffolds for Tier III (Grades 2-5)

Who Should Attend?

Classroom Teachers, Interventionists, Special Educators, and Coaches

At a Glance

How do we close the gap for the many students who are currently struggling with great amounts of unfinished learning in math? How can a student show progress in both their readiness goals as well as current grade-level content?

This 2 day mini series will provide research-based routines, structures, and practices for small group instruction, especially in Tier III specialized learning scenarios.

Participants will gain tangible strategies for implementing rapid cycles of targeted instruction while linking a more explicit relationship between what's happening in Tier III and its impact on Tier I core math class.

Sessions will explore how to overcome challenges associated with dyscalculia, finger agnosia, and other content-related delays. Each session will offer focused plans related to specific content.

Teachers will leave with explicit routines that ultimately close the gap from “readiness” to “grade-level.”

Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

✅ Improve a clearer connection and transfer between what happens at Tier III and Tier I

✅ Use "Thin Slicing" to close the gap between unfinished learning and grade-level expectations

✅ Use Cognitive Load Reduction Theory to implement concrete routines during shorter small group instructional blocks

✅ Dig deeper into the neuroscience behind numeracy

Date and Time: January 15th, 2026 and February 18, 2026  9am-3:30pm

Location: CVEDC Classroom includes a light breakfast and lunch.

Cost: CVEDC Member: $550 Non-Member: $650

About the Presenter

Christian has been a Vermont educator for over 15 years as a classroom teacher and a curriculum specialist in both math and science. He offers workshops, courses, and district-consulting work around rich math instruction, differentiation methods that meet the range of learners, and strategies for impactful coaching. He is passionate about bringing wonder into curriculum, as well as curiosity around the needs of all children in their learning.

When not working with teachers and schools, Christian enjoys playing mandolin and spending time outside with his family.

MMUUSD K4 Math Instructional Coach and Curriculum Leader

Regional Math Consultant & Professional Developer