The Oklahoma Algebra Highway: A Curricular Roadmap to Success
June 15-19, 2009 + 2 follow-up days during the year – tentatively Oct.3rd, 2009 and Feb. 6th, 2010
Applications due April 15th
The Oklahoma Algebra Highway will consist of 50 professional development hours to enhance curricular awareness and to deepen the PASS content knowledge of pre-algebra and Algebra I teachers, especially in districts with high poverty rates. This institute’s goals will be achieved through a collegial workshop where hands-on training, experienced presenters, appropriate manipulatives, rigorous curriculum, follow-up activities, and reflective practices will be included.
During this workshop, participants will:
- Increase their Pre-Algebra and Algebra I conceptual knowledge
- Demonstrate increased mathematical learning
- Practice exemplary instructional strategies and reflect on their pedagogy
- Analyze curricular and assessment choices that affect student learning
- Share best practices within collaborative groups throughout the year
- Become effective teacher leaders for coherent mathematics education
Participants will receive:
- Stipends for attendance
- TI-30XS Multiview Calculator and Overhead Calculator
- Six Algebra resource books
- A binder of activities presented during the workshop
Housing will be available upon request.
Workshop Directors:
Martha Wissler – Mathematics Teacher, Edmond Memorial High School
Linda Hall – Mathematics Curriculum Specialist, Edmond Public Schools
Jennifer Bryan – Associate Professor of Mathematics, Oklahoma Christian University
For More Information, contact:
Jennifer Bryan
Oklahoma Christian University
Post Office Box 11000
Oklahoma City, OK 73136-1100
Phone:405-425-5400
Fax: 405-425-5446
Email:
An Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education No Child Left Behind State Grant
The Oklahoma Algebra Highway: A Curricular Roadmap to Success
Application – Due April 15th
June 15-19, 2009
+ 2 follow-up days – Tentatively scheduled Oct. 3rd, 2009 and Feb. 6th, 2010
Name: ______
Address: ______City/Zip:______
Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______
E-mail: ______
Summer email:______
School District: ______Classified as high need? ______
School: ______School Address: ______
City/State/Zip: ______School Phone: ______
Subjects/Grade Levels teaching in Fall 2009: ______
Number of Total Students in your classes: ______Yrs. of Teaching Experience: ______
Are you teaching Special Education: Yes No
Which math topics do you want to learn during this workshop? ______
I agree to participate in all portions of the Workshop (Including follow-up days):
______
signature date
Please mail, fax or email your application form by April 15th, 2009 to:
Jennifer Bryan/Mary Ann Brown
Oklahoma Christian University
Post Office Box 11000
Oklahoma City, OK 73136-1100
Phone:405-425-5400
Fax:405-425-5446
Email: