Numeracy for All: Reaching Neurodivergent Individuals Within the General Ed. Math Curriculum – Cape Cod Seminars 2025

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10 Hours/PDPs
1 Optional Graduate Credit

Cape Cod Two-Day Seminars

July 14-15, 2025
8:30am - 3:00pm

$300

The development of numeracy is a complex process that involves the interplay of quantities, symbols, and language. Research shows that the ability to connect quantities with their spoken and written labels is necessary for arithmetic skill development. WoodinMath methodologies focus on fostering these connections while teaching facts and procedures within the context of conventional K-8 curriculum standards. By utilizing reasoning strengths and combining whole-to-part processing with gross-motor kinesthetic therapies, we can effectively compensate for deficits in working memory, expressive language mechanisms, and executive function. WoodinMath graphic organizers are designed to support working memory and facilitate meaningful comparisons, leading to accurate oral and written expression of mathematical facts and procedures. Gross-motor activities allow students to interact with these graphic organizers without being limited by fine motor output challenges. This approach benefits all students, particularly those with specific learning difficulties.

It’s important to scaffold success for all, including those neurodivergent individuals within the general education population. This course will benefit those who teach the four basic operations, fractions, proportions and percentages and the underlying facts and concepts that drive them.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Compensate for executive function and working memory deficits by teaching math concepts and procedures in an integrated manner using whole-to-part strategies.
Present math concepts referenced by the Common Core Math Standards from the primary reference point of students using multiple modalities.
Access and download free online materials from the WoodinMath website for classroom use.

Level

This seminar is appropriate for educators at the elementary and middle school levels.

Materials

Materials will be provided on-site.

Graduate Credit

There is an option to add one (1) graduate credit to this 2-day course from Fitchburg State University. Graduate credit is optional; the cost is $210 and the non-refundable payment is made directly to Fitchburg. The timeline to opt into graduate credit is firm and details will be available once the course begins so you can make your final decision at that time.

Additional Course Logistics

Delivery mode: In-person.
Attendance: Live, on the date and time listed in the course information section.

About the Instructor

Christopher Woodin

Christopher Woodin, Ed.M., is an accomplished educator and specialist in mathematics and learning disabilities. With an impressive 38-year tenure at Landmark School, he served as the Math Department Head at the Elementary•Middle School. A graduate of Middlebury College and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Chris has made significant contributions to the field through his innovative approaches to math education for students with learning disabilities. Chris is the author of Multiplication and Division Facts for the Whole-to-Part Visual Learner and has recently developed Chris Woodin's Number Sense, a computer-based math program created in collaboration with Nessy Learning in the UK. His expertise is reflected in numerous articles, including a notable publication through the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. Renowned for his multimodal instructional strategies, Chris presents internationally on topics that bridge mathematics education and learning disabilities. He also manages WoodinMath.com, a platform that highlights his pioneering methods and resources for educators and students alike.

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