Learning at high levels is dependent on two things, the teacher's content knowledge and expertise and his/her ability to transfer that knowledge and expertise over to the students with highly engaging instruction. In this training, participants will learn how transform rigorous intentions into vigorous learning. Participants will understand the importance of developing content knowledge and expertise and use it to inspire students to own their learning using the following skills that the very best teachers possess:

• Vigorous Planning and Assessment
• Instructional Strategies that lead to Student Empowerment
• Questioning Strategies that pique Curiosity and deepen Understanding
• Monitoring and Adjusting Instruction based on Student Mastery

Participants will learn how to deconstruct their essential skills from a vertical perspective and use that knowledge to transfer their knowledge and expertise to every student. Additionally this content is aligned to the Distinguished Teacher Rubric under T-TESS.