Explicit Mathematics Program Professional Development - CANBERRA (ACT)

Join Toni Hatten-Roberts, Kaitlyn Minahan and Kane Dove, for a day of in-depth training in how to get the most out of the Explicit Mathematics Program. This is a session both for currently practicing EMP schools, and those schools interested in trying out the EMP.

In this session, we will cover:

• An introduction to the Explicit Mathematics Program
• A demonstration of EMP in action
• How to use Daily Reviews and Quick Teach
• How to use Lessons
• How to use Fluency resources
• How to analyse quality of implementation to drive continuous improvement

This training is driven by the principles of effective professional development. This includes quality explicit instruction, retrieval, and rehearsal.

This is a session not to be missed!

Details

• Bring: Bring your laptop and BYO lunch
• Provided: Learning resources + tea and biscuits.
• Location: Monash Primary School, 45 Corlette Cres, Monash ACT, 2904
  

Pre-learning

For EMP Schools we strongly recommend that before the PD you

• Work through our online course “The EMP Guide to Success” on the EMP Schools Portal
• Listen to a few episodes of The Explicit Mathematics Podcast

For Schools interested in the EMP we recommend that before the PD you

• Watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omCAebajtBo
• Watch this EMP webinar addressing some of the main questions that we get from new schools

About your Presenters and Facilitators

Toni-Hatten Roberts

Toni Hatten-Roberts is one of the most accomplished teachers Australia wide, having recently been awarded the Commonwealth Bank Teacher of the Year Award for 2022 Teaching Fellows. In 2016 she received the prestigious National Institute for Direct Instruction (USA) Educator of the Year award and is still the only Australian teacher to ever have won this award. She is the author of the Centre for Independent Studies publication “The Need for Speed: why fluency counts for maths learning”. Toni has a wide and diverse experience in education having served as a teacher in early childhood, primary school and secondary school; a regional advisor for mathematics, science, outdoor education and gifted education; a Head of Curriculum; a Deputy Principal; a Principal; and a Director of Education. Toni is currently a Director and Lead Consultant for COGlearn and is a co-founder and Executive Director of Education of Mastery Schools Australia, now with 5 campuses around the nation delivering high-quality instruction to students in need through the science of learning. Toni’s original research into the impact of verbal rehearsal to reduce cognitive load was recognised through her participation in the International Conference of Learning Sciences in London in 2018. Toni has consistently brought her practical knowledge and refined expertise regarding primary mathematics education to the EMP to support its development at every turn. COGlearn has also been the founding sponsor of EMP.

Kaitlyn Minahan

Kaitlyn Minahan is a dedicated educator who has been part of Mastery Schools Australia since 2021. In addition to her classroom teaching, Kaitlyn serves as an instructional coach, supporting teachers across the Gold Coast and Victoria Mastery Schools campuses. Kaitlyn has also spent the past two years working with COGlearn, coaching educators and delivering demonstration lessons in schools across the country. Kaitlyn is highly skilled in Direct and Explicit Instruction, student engagement strategies and is passionate about evidence-based teaching practices that drive student success. She has extensive experience in designing Australian Curriculum–aligned units and supporting teachers to deliver high-impact instruction in their classrooms. Kaitlyn also works with the Explicit Maths Program (EMP) team, helping to implement the program in schools across Australia. 

Kane Dove

Kane Dove is an experienced educator and EMP team member with a strong background in explicit and direct instruction. Based on the Gold Coast, Kane teaches a Years 4–6 classroom at Mastery Schools' Coolangatta campus, where he is known for building positive, productive relationships with students. Kane brings hands-on implementation experience to his PD facilitation, having supported over 40 teachers across 9 schools in Canberra and Tasmania in the delivery of explicit instruction programs. He is skilled in modelling effective classroom practice and delivering demonstration lessons that translate directly into improved student outcomes.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation and refund requests will be processed as follows:

• 30 or more days before event: 100% refund
• 2 or more weeks before event: 50% refund or ticket transfer available
• Less than 2 weeks before event: ticket transfer available