Institute for Educational Development | Professional Staff Development

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Jennifer Castro is a highly experienced and award-winning special education teacher, math specialist, professional development facilitator, and instructional coach. With her many years of experience as an interventionist for students performing multiple years below their grade level on math assessments, Jennifer knows what works and what doesn't for supporting the success of students with disabilities who struggle in mathematics. She is passionate about equipping educators with the best strategies for helping students with special needs overcome the mathematical obstacles that keep them from believing they can learn and do math. Jennifer is also the author of MATH LEARNING DISABILITIES: Powerful, Practical Strategies for Supporting Students with Special Needs, the extensive digital resource handbook you will receive at the seminar.

Join Jennifer for a day full of powerful, practical ideas you can use immediately to better help and support your students with special needs who struggle with mathematics.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"One of the best seminars I've attended in years. So many terrific ideas I can use that will make all the difference with my students with special needs. Jennifer is a great presenter, very knowledgeable, funny, and easy to relate to."

"Jennifer is a great presenter! Full of energy and so knowledgeable. I am excited to try these ideas in my class!"

"This seminar was so inspiring and filled with strategies to help my students."

"This workshop has given me a new perspective. I will definitely use the activities from today's seminar with my students. Thanks for making our learning fun!"

"Thank you! Wonderful ideas that can be incorporated right away. This topic is so important!"

"Best workshop I've attended in years. I have a LIST of things I'm bringing back with me to implement in my classroom!"