IL-EMPOWER
Approved Provider
Pear School Solutions is a trusted IL-EMPOWER Learning Partner for Curriculum and Instruction services for Illinois Area 1. We service schools and districts with improvement goals in PreK-12 Mathematics.
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Changes in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
We understand that the expectations for the teaching and learning of mathematics have changed. Through IL-EMPOWER, we partner with district and school leadership teams to design and implement a strategic professional learning program aligned to your improvement goals.
Our Professional Learning Programs for mathematics adhere to Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning to ensure that our services are effective. When teachers engage in effective professional learning, student learning has the best chance of improving.
Math Professional Learning Programs
Within a professional learning program, adult learning communities collaborate to improve instructional strategies. Through interactive workshops, instructional coaching, peer observation, and other opportunities, educators work to build the beliefs, knowledge and skills needed to engage their students in high-leverage strategies. Our expertise in mathematics education means that our IL-EMPOWER partners are presented only with effective teaching methods proven to increase student proficiency in math for maximum impact.
Meet Our Team
Our administration and coaching team has decades of experience as math educators, math curriculum writers, university instructors, conference presenters, and instructional coaches. Our careers have been dedicated to improved teacher effectiveness and increased student outcomes for all students. We approach your educators with authentic respect and believe that every student deserves a rigorous mathematics education.