Leading the way to excellence in mathematics teaching and learning in Louisiana

Professional Development
Opportunities for Mathematics Educators

AP Fellowships

The window for submitting AP Fellows applications (grants for the summer training) is now open. Teachers must submit their applications and supporting documents by the Feb. 15th deadline. The application can only be submitted online, and both a principal's formal recommendation and teacher written essay are required. Eligible schools must have at least 50% of its student population meet the low income requirement or a majority of its population must consist of traditionally underrepresented students of color. You can find more information by using the link below.
http://fs18.formsite.com/EquityAccess/form11/index.html

Generally the money goes to the first applicants that meet criteria. Next year the biology AP test goes through a change. Summer 2012 will be important for teacher training purposes.

Episcopal High School has posted the registration information for summer 2012 AP course training www.ehsbr.org/apsi. Katy Riley is the contactrileyk@ehsbr.org.


2012 LATM/LSTA Joint Conference

Shreveport, Louisiana
November 5-7, 2012
Louisiana Department of Education: Professional Development

The Louisiana Department of Education web site hosts a Professional Development home page. It includes the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) definition of professional development, as well as links to Department Sponsored Programs, Regional Education Service Centers, PassPort K-12, Standards, and the Federal No Child Left Behind web site. To connect to the LDE Professional Development site, CLICK HERE.
LPB-PBS TeacherLine


PBS TeacherLine improves student achievement by providing high-quality professional development to teachers and school districts. PreK-12 educators can earn graduate credit and professional recognition by completing one of the 90 online, facilitated PBS TeacherLine courses in reading, mathematics, science, curriculum and instruction, and instructional technology.

To enroll in the local courses, call Nancy Thompson toll free: 1-888-767-7267 or email: nthompson@lpb.org

To enroll in National Courses, CLICK HERE.

Louisiana Resource Center for Educators (LRCE)
Summer Workshops


The Louisiana Resource Center for Educators (LRCE) is dedicated to supporting innovation in education for students, teachers, administrators, higher education and families. LRCE houses a multi-media lending library of 22,000+ items, which can be searched online. We are a shared resource center for educators in the public, private, parochial, charter, and home school sectors.

To connect to the LRCE Summer Workshops page, CLICK HERE.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Professional Development


NCTM is dedicated to providing professional development for teachers to ensure mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students.

Recognizing the demands placed on teachers and the availability of funding resources, NCTM offers a comprehensive professional development program that includes a diverse array of events, services, and resources.

To connect to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) page for Professional Development, CLICK HERE.
Texas Instruments: T³ Professional Development

The goal of T³ is to provide quality professional development that enables the mathematics and science educator to be successful in the classroom through the appropriate use of technology. To connect to the T³ Professional Development site, CLICK HERE.
 
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