California ATLL/ASCD in partnership with ILASCD
with presenter Mona Iehl
4/7/2026 & 4/14/2026 - 2 Sessions at 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
Virtual Series - Live On Zoom and
On-Demand (Recorded)
Includes a copy of Mona's book
"Word Problem Workshop"
Target Audience includes Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Pre-Service Teachers, Curriculum Directors, Principals, District Administrators, K - 5
Dive into Word Problem Workshop, a daily routine for building confident problem solvers and transforming your classroom into a student-centered environment for mathematical exploration and learning. With a simple yet powerful structure, let elementary math teacher and coach Mona Iehl support you as you set up and facilitate the five steps of Word Problem Workshop:
- Step 1: Launch
- Step 2: Grapple
- Step 3: Share
- Step 4: Discuss
- Step 5: Reflect
TAKEAWAYS:
- A step-by-step guide to a daily routine for solving word problems
- Practical strategies for building an intentional math community of problem solvers
- Structures to plan effectively and efficiently with a goal in mind
- Facilitator moves that help teachers embody the “guide on the side” role, letting students' thinking take the lead
- Reflection practices to make learning stick
See Mona Talk About Math!
Read More About Mona's Book!
Mona Iehl is a teacher of 16 years, math coach, and the founder of the Chicago Math Group. As a former math avoider, Mona found a passion for teaching math through word problems and math discussions. Now, she empowers others to do the same. Through virtual and school-based collaborative coaching, Mona supports teachers in cultivating a math classroom that supports all learners in building deep understandings through student- centered lesson designs. You can listen to Mona every Monday on her podcast, Honest Math Chat.
Conference Fees:
IL ASCD member: $244
Non-Member 1 Person: $293 (includes 1 year of membership)
Non-Member 2 People Each: $273 (includes 1 year of membership)
Non-Member 3 People Each: $263 (includes 1 year of membership)
Student/Retiree: $99 (does not include a membership)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Shortly before the Event you will receive an email containing information about joining the meeting.
