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Introductions

Introductions. Share your name, school, grade level . Using your chenille stick tell us “what math means to you.”. Institute Goals. To appreciate and understand the CaCCSS and its focus on understanding mathematics.

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Introductions

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  1. Introductions Share your name, school, grade level . Using your chenille stick tell us “what math means to you.”

  2. Institute Goals • To appreciate and understand the CaCCSS and its focus on understanding mathematics. • To develop teachers that will be ready and willing to implement and disseminate information about the CaCCSS. • To gain knowledge about the Mathematical Practices and how they impact teaching. • To gain new mathematical knowledge . • To address equity in its role in education, in teaching, and in taking leadership. CaCCSS for ALL. • Have Fun! Build relationships.

  3. Beliefs About Teachers and Professional Growth • All Teachers, when given adequate support and information, have the potential for becoming capable and competent teachers. They deserve to be treated with complete respect. • Everyone has valuable ideas and experiences to share and we can all benefit by learning from one another. • Professional growth involves considering the whole person – intellectually and emotionally.

  4. Beliefs About Teachers and Professional Growth • Teachers need experience as learners and the opportunity to reflect and make sense for oneself. • Professional development must include opportunities for teachers to make connections to their classrooms. • Equity issues (i.e. race, class, gender and other forms of bias) must be addressed in leadership development – not to lay blame but to figure out better ways of educating our children.

  5. Beliefs About Teachers and Professional Growth • Relationships are essential to promoting growth and educational change. • Learning is a life-long process. • Teachers take leadership in variety of ways. • Leadership development must include opportunity to acquire information and internalize strategies in working with colleagues.

  6. Beliefs About Teachers Leaders and Professional Growth DYAD: • Is a listening and talking exchange between two people. • Each person is given equal time to talk. • The listener does not interpret, paraphrase, analyze, give advice, or break in. • The listener does not share anything to anyone about what the taker said. • The talker is not to criticize or complain about the listener or mutual acquaintances. Which beliefs do you align with and which beliefs do you question and why?

  7. Participant Expectations We will: • Participate in all activities. • Be present mentally, i.e.. no texting, email, etc. • Complete extended learning activities (homework). • Be respectful of other opinions. • NEVER TELL AN ANSWER! Practice asking good questions. • Be present physically. Be on time. • Complete the daily feedback. • Bring snacks on your assigned day. • Bus our own tables.

  8. Your Expections Journal Write: What expectations do you have for the institute?

  9. Logistics • Bathrooms • Lunch • University Credit • Information sheet with SS# • Directory • Parking • Coffee Mug • Other

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