− Who should attend CGI trainings?
CGI trainings were initially developed for classroom teachers, but we now know that
training is most effective when administrators, special educators, and instructional
aides participate as well.
− Do you train trainers?
Research indicates that it takes a significant amount of experience with CGI before
teachers are effectively able to lead trainings themselves, but it is our goal to
help districts build capacity over time. This usually involves a scaffolded approach
with future trainers shadowing experienced trainers or serving as apprentices.
− What about textbooks?
CGI is a research base and professional development program in which children’s thinking,
not a textbook, drives instructional decisions. However, a CGI teacher will be able
to use and adapt any textbook skillfully and thoughtfully to meet the needs of their
students.
− What about standardized tests?
Standardized tests aligned to the Common Core demand students go beyond assessing
computational fluency and require students demonstrate conceptual knowledge and problem
solving skills. CGI prepares students for both computational fluency and conceptual
understanding.