Mathematics
services at ESD 105 focus on strengthening the instructional core
to ensure that all students are prepared for the technology-driven
society of tomorrow. We help teachers build and expand their skills
and develop new methods of instructing students, assessing student
learning and using data to design and implement powerful learning
programs.
ESD 105 believes
that the most powerful professional development happens in the classroom,
embedded in the work of the teacher. We promote the use of professional
learning communities and have the skill and experience to facilitate
these groups.
Our mathematics programs include:
Developing Mathematical Ideas (DMI) — DMI
helps teachers think through the major ideas of K-7 math and examine
how children learn them. Five modules focus on concepts on numbers
and operations, geometry, and working with data.
First
Steps in Mathematics — A research-based diagnostic
tool combined with learning activities to further students' conceptual
growth, First Steps gives teachers a framework to help identify
individual student understandings and to hone skills in making accurate
judgments and decisions about student learning.
Mathematics
Coaching Cadre and Teacher Leadership Group – Math
coaches and teacher leaders learn from each other and share experiences
in this forum.
National
Board Certified Teacher Secondary Mathematics Cohort —
This one-year, cohort-based program is designed to help 6th-10th
grade teachers understand and internalize standards for National
Board Certification. The process includes support from a mathematics
coach personalized to the needs of each participant's school/classroom.
Math
Content Courses – This series of classes covers a
variety of topics to help teachers deepen their mathematical content
knowledge.
Transition
Mathematics Project – TMP is a partnership between
high schools and higher education to increase the number of high
school students who are mathematically college ready when they enroll
in a higher learning institution.
Migrant
Education Math Curriculum —
Curriculum math specialists are available to assist educators on
research-based math and learning stratgies based on state EALRs.
Several mathematics workshops are available, including TItle I Planning
and BEAM (Bridges to Excellence: Achievement in Mathematics).
Math
Helping Corps — The Math
Helping Corps program is designed to assist schools by providing
a mentor to work intensively with building staff with a focus on
increasing student proficiency and excellence in math. Through expanding
the knowledge of effective mathematics instructional strategies,
the Math Helping Corps works with teachers, administrators and community
to help students to not only become proficient in math, but also
find mathematics exciting and enjoyable.
Mathematics
Teacher Leadership Group — The professional learning
community model is used to support a variety of levels of coaching
and teacher leadership. The work focuses on accountable talk and
incorporating robust mathematical discourse into classrooms.
For
information on upcoming offerings from these mathematics programs,
go to the ESD
105 Events Center!
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