FAQs

What is Lesson Study?

What is CANMEE?

I am part of a CANMEE lesson study cycle. Where can I find resources for me and for my group? 

You can access the largest collection of resources to support CANMEE lesson study teams at this link loft.io

I have heard about this equity-focused model and I have a group of colleagues who want to give it a try. How can we get started?

There are a number of steps you and your team could take to move toward using lesson study as your professional learning structure. We have put together a list of suggested preparatory steps which you can access at this link [list under construction—link to be added soon].

We need a facilitator, a math commentator, or an equity commentator. Where can I find one in my area?

We have been collecting names and their contact information for CANMEE facilitators, content commentators, and equity commentators. You can find those under the "Resources" tab on top of this page. 

We are not ready to do a full cycle of lesson study. Are there smaller steps we can take to get ready?

I am an administrator at my site, I understand the power of lesson study and the CANMEE design. How can I support my teachers' understanding of this professional learning model? 

How can I implement this model schoolwide?

What are the minimum requirements to do a high-quality, CANMEE lesson study cycle?

How long does it take to complete a full CANMEE lesson study cycle?

How can I develop my own facilitators and math and equity commentators?