OESD Mathematics Education Leadership Building for Collaborative Learning

+ + +   Calling all Middle School Math Teachers!   + + +

We are launching a 3-year Middle School Math cohort, funded by a grant from College Spark. For more information, visit www.tinyurl.com/Spark114Info   
To apply, visit www.tinyurl.com/Spark114 by June 9.

Questions?  Contact Tamara Smith, tsmith@oesd114.org 

 Our goal is to improve student achievement in mathematics through:

• Designing and delivering effective professional development
• Generating regional shared knowledge
• Aligning with statewide goals and initiatives for improving student achievement
• Building leadership capacity

Current Programs:

• Regional Math Leadership Team - this group is open to all K-12 teachers interested in sharing their ideas with others and learning how to improve instruction. In each session we explore rich mathematical tasks, instructional practices, and timely state and national updates.
• Olympic ESD Math Fellows - Math Fellows have been selected by their district to participate in a statewide professional learning opportunity focused on building leadership capacity for improved student learning in mathematics.
• Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsement - this program is offered through Seattle Pacific Universiy, with support from the Washington Student Achievement Council.
• Bridge to College - The Olympic ESD hosts the regional Community of Practice (COP) for new teachers of the bridge course in mathematics.
• District Support - contact us if your district is interested in future support for curriculum or instruction in mathematics aligned to the Washington State Learning Standards.

Vision of Mathematics Education:

• Everyone can learn mathematics to a high level: learning mathematics is not reserved for an elite few, instruction should use the mathematical practices to engage all students in important mathematics content as "practitioners fo teh discipline of mathematics."
• Student ideas should be elevated: Instruction should focus on making student thinking visible. Mathematical representations provide students the opportunity to make meaning of mathematics, share their developing ideas, and evaluate the ideas of others.
• Students should view themselves as problem solvers: Instruction should shift from demonstrating rote procedures to providing rich tasks for students to solve.

For more information about our programs please contact:

	Tamara Smith Mathematics Education Coordinator, Regional Math Coordinator 360.477.1117 tsmith@oesd114.org
	Bridgette Golden-Oakden Administrative Assistant, Curriculum Instruction & Assessment, Teaching & Learning 360.478.6868 bgolden@oesd114.org