What are the PD Sequences?
Our expert team of experienced facilitators have crafted a multi-year plan of Eureka Math and Wit & Wisdom PD topics developed to successfully launch and sustain the curriculum. Intentionally sequenced professional development sessions cumulatively build educators’ understanding of the curriculum and strengthen their implementation skills. Great Minds recommends that educators experience Foundational sessions before moving into more advanced courses.
What is the typical schedule?
Session offerings vary by location. The most comprehensive schedule appears below:
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Registration cancellation requests must be submitted to the Great Minds team via e-mail at pd@greatminds.org. Fees will be fully refunded if registration cancellations are submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled event start.
Is a Purchase Order an acceptable method of payment?
Purchase Orders are an acceptable method of payment. Please submit your Purchase Order within 30 days of completing your online registration, or no later than 2 weeks prior to the event start, whichever date is earliest. Contact the Order Management team at ordertracking@greatminds.org if you have questions regarding Purchase Order submission or your Purchase Order's status.
My district has already experienced some, but not all, of the recommended PD sequence. How should we choose sessions for the upcoming Institutes or Knowledge Summits?
The sessions offered at upcoming Institutes or Knowledge Summits are of use to all users who have not yet experienced them.
Institute/Knowledge Summit registration is structured in 2-day session pairings. Can we split a pair of sessions among two participants so that one participant attends each day?
An attendee should participate in both days of the two-day session pairing. The sessions are offered in a sequence that capitalizes on learning that builds across the sessions.
If I’m not able to attend the city I’m registered in due to an unanticipated conflict, can I change cities?
For assistance in modifying an existing registration, contact us at pd@greatminds.org.
Who should attend?
Great Minds Institutes and Knowledge Summits are appropriate for teachers, coaches, administrators, and other instructional leaders. We recommend that schools or districts implementing Eureka Math identify a team who will attend the institute and who can redeliver the PD content to other educators in their home district.
What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes all the instructional materials needed to fully participate in the sessions. Lunch will be provided at all locations. In addition, participants of Eureka Math sessions will receive the resources needed to redeliver the sessions in which they participated to other educators in their home school or district. These resources include a facilitator’s guide, handouts, and presentation file.
Is transportation provided?
Participants are responsible for all transportation. Some of the institute venues provide shuttle service to and from the airports in their area. Information is provided on the location-specific webpage.
What are the housing accommodations for Great Minds Institutes and Knowledge Summits?
Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for lodging. A discounted room rate has been negotiated for each institute venue. To reserve a room at the special rate, follow the instructions provided on the location-specific webpage. You can also contact pd@greatminds.org for more information. Space is limited. Reserve your room as soon as you’ve registered for the institute to avoid disappointment.
When do sessions begin and end?
Sign-in begins daily at 8:00 AM. Sessions begin promptly at 8:30AM and end at 3:30PM. (Times may vary at Knowledge Summits) Short breaks and a one-hour lunch break are included in the daily schedule. Lunch will be provided at all locations.
What should I bring?
We ask that all participants bring a device with Wi-Fi capability (laptop, smartphone, or tablet) for completing daily evaluation surveys.
Those attending Preparation and Customization of a Eureka Math Lesson, should bring a print copy of Module 1 for your selected grade level. If a print copy is not available, participants should bring a laptop with their module PDF already downloaded from our free Basic Curriculum Files.
Those attending Wit & Wisdom sessions should bring a laptop/tablet to access Teacher Edition materials. If digital access if not available, participants should bring a print copy of Module 1.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. You may wish to bring a light sweater; some people find meeting rooms to be cooler than they like.
Will participants receive PD credits?
Great Minds is not currently affiliated with any agency that awards continuing education credit. However, following the event, we will provide a letter of attendance. You may submit this letter, along with the event details, to the credit-awarding agency of your choice for their review.
Who teaches the sessions?
Sessions at Great Minds Institutes are led by expert educators with a deep understanding of the curricula. They include teacher-writers who developed the curriculum and Fellows. These Fellows are highly-skilled teachers who are implementing the curricula in their local district and have undergone extensive training to provide professional development and implementation support as part of the Great Minds team.
Is parking provided?
Access to parking will vary by Institute location, and parking fees are not included in your Great Minds Institute registration. For detailed information about parking at your preferred Institute, please inquire at the conference hotel. Hotel contact information is included in the detailed event information for each site.
I'm looking for information about Regional events or would like to inquire about scheduling on-site PD at my school.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about on-site PD options or hosting a regional open enrollment event should contact our team directly by using the form below. You will be taken to a page to submit your inquiry (please be sure to select 'Professional Development' form the form drop down). Once we receive your inquiry submission a member of our team will reach out to you directly to help answer any specific questions you might have.
Registration Process FAQs
Important Registration Steps
- The system will time-out after sixty minutes so be sure to complete (by clicking the ‘Finish’ button on the Summary page) before your time expires. By entering your email address and choosing the same registration type on the initial registration page, the information you had previously submitted for an incomplete registration should automatically repopulate.
- If you are completing the registration on behalf of another person or group, please be sure to provide your contact information (this can be done on the Participant Information page). If you will submit payment via Purchase Order, please provide your administrator or billing contact’s information on the Participant Information page at this time as well using the same function.
- If you are registering a group, you can easily add new attendee names by selecting ‘Add Person’ on the Summary page.
- Your online reservation will not be complete until you have clicked the ‘Finish’ button at the bottom of the Payment page. Please be sure to do this so that you do not lose the information already entered.
- A Purchase Order is not required for the reservation process; however, to confirm your registration, a valid Purchase Order must be submitted within 30 days of completing your online registration (and no later than 2 weeks prior to the event start date). Full instructions for submitting a Purchase Order are included at the end of the online reservation process.
Registration Time-Out
The system will time-out after sixty minutes so be sure to complete (by clicking the ‘Finish’ button on the Summary page) before your time expires. By entering your email address and choosing the same registration type on the initial registration page, the information you had previously submitted for an incomplete registration should automatically repopulate.
Registering on Behalf of Someone or in a Group
If you will be registering multiple people for an event, you can easily do this by simply adding in the other attendee names. On the Summary page, you can click ‘Add Person’. This allows you to add an additional attendee without having to do a separate registration.
We recommend you register as a group all attendees that will be covered under the same payment (credit card transaction or Purchase Order).
I Don’t Have All the Required Attendee Information
If you are registering on behalf of someone and you do not know who the attendee will be, or you do not have the attendee’s email or cell phone, you can still proceed with the initial registration in order to hold a spot. However, keep in mind that the registration platform does not allow multiple registrations at one event under the same email address. If you need to change attendee information, you can contact pd@greatminds.org for assistance in updating the registration record.
Additional Questions
For additional questions pertaining to registration, please contact pd@greatminds.org or call (202) 823-4340.