Clear, Calm, and Connected: Learning Readiness Workshop
Christ Presbyterian Academy
2323a Old Hickory BoulevardNashville, TN 37215
United States
This interactive workshop helps 6–12 mathematics educators reframe struggle as a catalyst for deep learning, equity, and belonging.
Drawing on research from Jo Boaler, Carol Dweck, John SanGiovanni, Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms, and Pamela Seda and Kyndall Brown’s framework for equity in mathematics, participants explore how classroom culture and intentional instructional moves foster perseverance and rich mathematical discourse. Through experiences such as the Dakibibi puzzle, co-crafting learning agreements, and collaborative problem-solving tasks, educators examine strategies and embedded supports that elevate student voice, address status, and position mistakes as opportunities for growth. Participants leave with concrete, actionable plans for intentionally designing and facilitating productive struggle in their own classrooms.
Target Audience: 6-12 Math Teachers and Department Chairs
Cost: TAIS Members: $170 | Guests: $250 Snacks and lunch are included with registration.
Agenda Preview
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Opening |
Door Question, The Power of Productive Struggle, Dakabbi, Housekeeping, Outcomes, What is Struggle?, Learning Agreements, Preparing to Learn, Reflective Writing |
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Building Community |
Cup-Stacking Activity, Productive Struggle – Y-Chart |
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Research Connections |
Embedded Support, Team Jigsaw, Reading Protocol, Y-Chart Revisions, Learning Agreements |
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Break |
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Math Experience – Tom’s Problem |
Embedded Supports, Tom’s Problem, Pause & Write, Evidence-Based Research |
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Lunch |
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Provoking Productive Struggle |
Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe, CPM Equity Principles, Chalk Talk, Consolidate and Connect, Acknowledging Struggle, Acknowledge and Support, Shifting a Task, Rough Draft, Revise, What If?, |
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Break |
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Measuring Efficacy |
Power of Reflection, Collective Knowledge, Rapid Idea Generation, Critique & Clarify, Brain Break, Ideas to Practice – Talk-Write-Discuss, |
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Closure |
Embedded Supports, Equity Principles, Outcomes & Feedback, Attendance |
Heidi Tringali, MS,OTR/L
Heidi Tringali is a pediatric Occupational Therapist, speaker, writer, and the mother of two adult children. Heidi holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Special Education and Psychology from Hastings College and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University. She has practiced as an Occupational Therapist for over 30 years.
Heidi founded Tringali Occupational Therapy Services (T.O.T.S) in 2006 in response to an identified need for Occupational Therapy services in independent schools. Since then, T.O.T.S has expanded and now provides support and consultative services to independent schools and preschools throughout the country. She provides training and education to faculty and families on topics related to classroom success and maximizing student performance.
Heidi is currently licensed in Maine, North Carolina, and South Carolina. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), where she serves as a Media Expert. Heidi holds a certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Heidi serves as an Expert WitnessConsultant for legal cases related to pediatric Occupational Therapy.