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Professional Development
Comments, questions, and suggestions regarding the web page of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England are most welcome. Please direct them to William Bowdish. Education Development CenterThis summer the Education Development Center (EDC) is offering mathematics professional development using materials from two new National Science Foundation-funded curriculum programs developed at EDC: Think Math! for K- grade 5 and Center for Mathematics Education (CME) Project for High School. CME Project ÒDeveloping Mathematical Habits of MindÓ August 4-8, Boston In these five-day workshops, participants will engage in an approach to mathematics that centers on developing mathematical Habits of Mind. We welcome those who are interested in content-focused professional development as well as those who are planning to implement CME Project, a new four-year, NSF-funded high school curriculum. Developing Mathematical Habits of MindÑCME Project Workshops are for teachers, coaches, curriculum coordinators, and administrators. Workshops are facilitated by CME Project developers and experienced teachers. ÒBuilding Number and Algebra the Think Math! WayÓ August 4-8, Boston Using Think Math! materials, Building Number & Algebra the Think Math! Way Workshops will present effective approaches to elementary mathematics content areas across grades. In two workshops, one emphasizing grades KÐ2 and the other grades 3Ð5, participants will explore how to build skill and understanding in addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, fractions/decimals, and algebraic thinking/language. Workshops are facilitated by Think Math! developers and experienced teachers. Graduate credit is available for both CME Project and Think Math! Workshops Participants can receive 28 Professional Development Points upon completion of each workshop. Comments, questions, and suggestions regarding the web page of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England are most welcome. Please direct them to William Bowdish. ATMIM Winter ConferenceJanuary 8, 2009Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Details will follow. Comments, questions, and suggestions regarding the web page of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England are most welcome. Please direct them to William Bowdish. ATMIM Spring ConferenceMarch 25, 2009Marlborough, MA Details will follow. Comments, questions, and suggestions regarding the web page of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England are most welcome. Please direct them to William Bowdish. Career OpportunitiesPK-12 Department Chair for Math/Curriculum Coordinator2008-2009 School YearThe Blake School seeks to hire an exceptional leader in mathematics education as a PK-12 Mathematics Department Chair. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching at multiple divisions, administrative acumen, excellent interpersonal skills and aÊpassion for sharing best practice pedagogy in the field. Department Chairs work closely with Division Directors and report directly to the Assistant Head of School. The Math Department Chair will...
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,379 bright, talented students from nearly 60 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage ofÊthree campuses (Minneapolis, Hopkins and Wayzata) each with its own facilities designed for specific ages, schedules and activities. The mission of the school is to provide students with an excellent, academically challenging education in a diverse andÊsupportive community committed to a common set of values. For more information on The Blake School, please visit the Blake Web Site. The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental orÊeconomic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community. Send cover letter and resume to Joni Starr, Personnel Assistant, The Blake School, 110 Blake Road South, Hopkins, MN 55343 or via email to Joni Starr. Letter(s) of recommendation and unofficial transcripts areÊwelcome, but not required at the initial stage of the hiring process. Comments, questions, and suggestions regarding the web page of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England are most welcome. Please direct them to William Bowdish. |