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Region 4 ESC master mathematics Teacher certification program. An Overview of Requirements. Master Mathematics Teacher (MMT). An MMT is ……. A certified mathematics teacher who works in a leadership position on a campus to improve student achievement in mathematics and faciliate teacher growth
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Region 4 ESCmaster mathematics Teacher certification program An Overview of Requirements
Master Mathematics Teacher (MMT) An MMT is …… • A certified mathematics teacher who works in a leadership position on a campus to improve student achievement in mathematics and faciliate teacher growth • A certified mathematics teacher who has the content knowledge to support all mathematics teachers in that grade band
MMT Certification Program About the MMT Program • Provider is approved through State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) • Two components: strong mathematics content and master mathematics teacher leadership • New changes in the program to be more aligned to principal certification program • Requires a considerable commitment
MMT Standards • Number Concepts • Patterns and Algebra (includes Pre-calculus and Calculus) • Geometry and Measurement • Probability and Statistics • Mathematical Processes, Instruction, and Assessment • Mentoring, Leadership, & Perspectives
Components of Region 4 AC Program • Accepted into the program • Minimum 2.5 GPA • 200 clock hours of instruction (face-to-face and online) • 160 hours of practicum • Field supervision (3 visits during classroom instruction) • Begins in September 2010
Requirements for Acceptance into Region 4 ACP for MMT • Official transcript with minimum 2.5 GPA • Online application through Region 4 ESC Alternative Certification Program • Service record showing at least 3 years of teaching mathematics in the grade band • Holds a Texas Teacher Certification in 8-12 (or 6-12) mathematics • Application fee
Requirements for Certification • Must complete all requirements (GPA, 200 clock hours of instruction, 160-hour practicum, field supervision) to be eligible for certification • Must pass the MMT test
If you are interested…. • Contact Julie Horn (jhorn@esc4.net) to let her know of your interest (If enough teachers are interested, Region 4 will provide the MMT 8-12 program, beginning face-to-face classes in September 2010.) • Complete all application requirements • Course begins in September 2010, runs through April 2011(course instruction on 2 Mondays evenings and 2 Saturdays each month, plus online, plus the practicum, plus the field visits)
More to come…. • Specific dates and times • Online components • Details of practicum requirements • Field supervision information • Cost of program • We hope you will join us in the fall!!!