Mathematics Update – May 2011

Instructional Support Meeting

There will be an instructional support meeting on June 17^th.  The meeting will be at the Delta Center from 1:00 – 4:00 focusing on data, Williams textbook issues, the RLA/ELA adoption, and other important end-of-year issues.

Elementary Math Professional Development from Pearson

Increase student learning and support quality mathematics instruction at your school.  Maximize the effective implementation of the enVisionMATH program by scheduling your professional development with a proven team of mathematics instructors.

The Pearson SB472 Mathematics Institute is a great success with LAUSD teachers.  Through the Math Module PD, teachers can extend their learning and explore more fully the math topics that are important to your school.

Select various modules based on the needs at your school.  The experienced instructors from the SB472 Institutes will conduct the professional development on your school campus with your teachers.  The sessions can be customized to meet your time constraints:  full-day, half-day and Saturday sessions.  These sessions can be tailored to fit Buy-Back and Tuesday PD days.  See flyer for more details or contact Joan Crist at joan@joancrist.com or 916/939-0293.

6th - Algebra II Mathematics Instructional Guide Web-based Professional Development

A Moodle training and a PowerPoint presentation for Secondary School teachers on the use of the Mathematics Instructional Guide (MIG) has been created by Central Mathemarics. This online resource walks teachers through the different components and use of the MIG. The PowerPoint can be used for professional development training during a department meeting or new teacher meeting. The MIG can be found on-line at http://www.lausd.net/math.  The Moodle website address is https://ol2.lausd.net/moodleapp/login/index.php.

ALEKS On-line Support for Middle and Senior High School Students

ALEKS is a web-based assessment and learning system.  There are currently 75 schools using the ALEKS program, 29 Middle Schools and 46 High Schools. For more information regarding purchasing this intervention program, please contact Dean Simpson at dean.simpson@lausd.net

SB 472 Mathematics Professional Development

Session dates for K-5th and 6th-Algebra I are available in June, July, and August 2011. Registration for these sessions are accessible through the Learning Zone.