What We Do

The introductory CRISS Level I workshop can be structured as a
2- or 3-day training (6 hours/day), or broken down into chunks over
multiple days (depends on trainer logistics and school budget).

INTRODUCTION 150+/- minutes
Introductions & Logistics
Overview of the Level I
Goal Setting
Introduction to the CRISS Frameworks for Teaching & Learning
(includes a detailed explanation and research foundation and
activities for key principles of the F4L; includes various connections
to the Common Core)
Reflection 1

Mini Lessons 75+/- minutes
POWER THINKING & PATTERN PUZZLES MINI LESSON
High impact strategies
Overview and activities
Reflection 2

AUTHOR’S CRAFT MINI LESSON
Things to consider when teaching AC
Activity
Optional (time-permitting) review of participants’ course materials
Reflection 3

CHANGE THEME INTRODUCTION FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING
LEARNING PLAN #1 120+/- minutes
High impact strategies embedded in a multi-genre learning unit designed
with the Frameworks. Participants work with content materials as students
would; specific implementation guidance provided throughout.
Reflection 4

FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING LEARNING PLAN #2 120+/- minutes
High impact strategies embedded in a multi-genre learning unit designed
with the Frameworks. Participants work with content materials as students would;
specific implementation guidance provided throughout.
Reflection 5

VOCABULARY LESSON 75+/- minutes
High impact strategies
Overview and activities
Reflection 6

CHANGE THEME INTRODUCTION FRAMEWORK FOR
TEACHING LEARNING PLAN #3 150+/- minutes
High impact strategies embedded in a multi-genre learning unit

designed with the Frameworks. Participants work with content materials as

students would; specific implementation guidance provided throughout.
Reflection 7

CONCLUSION
Debrief the Level I
Create an Action Plan (individual/group)
Evaluations

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