1. Name of School District | Date | Presenter’s Name | Curriculum Specialist Introduction to Pearson Forward

2. Agenda Program philosophy Program organization Getting Started: Program components In this session, we will talk about

3. Learning Objectives learn about the philosophy and organization of Pearson Forward explore some of the program components in the program During this session, the participant will

4. Program Philosophy Forward is a new way of teaching and learning. Forward is a fully digital, K– 5 instructional system for developing 21st century learners and thinkers. Forward helps teachers balance curriculum planning, classroom management, and student assessment. It is focused on the rigors of the Common Core State Standards, and critical thinking, creative thinking, creativity, and academic success skills. It encourages students to read earlier and helps them achieve a better understanding of mathematical practices. Students using Forward also receive a more robust education with an increased focus on science and civic engagement. Forward prepares students for the world of tomorrow and encourages them to be lifelong learners. We need to teach students to be agile thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators.

5. Program Organization Critical thinking Creative thinking Academic success skills

6. Thinking and Academic Success Skills

7. Subject Areas

8. Unifying Questions Build enduring understandings across subject areas

9. Getting Started Part Overview Integration Guide Planners

10. Part Overview

11. Integration Guide

12. Planners Deliver content Develop Focus Thinking and Academic Skills Additional resources to support implementation

13. Review learn about the philosophy and organization of Pearson Forward explore some of the program components in the program During this session, the participant will

14. Name of School District | Date | Presenter’s Name | Curriculum Specialist Introduction to Pearson Forward