Alliance for Collaborative Change in School Systems
Professional Development
2006-07
Upcoming Mathematics Events
The Bridging Professional Development Project
The Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) is pleased to inform you of an exciting professional development opportunity for grades six - eight mathematics teachers. LHS/Alliance for Collaborative Change in School Systems (ACCESS), in collaboration with SRI International, is offering a two-year professional development program, which started last summer (2006) entitled, The Bridging Professional Development Project. By "bridging” we mean making connections between mathematics content teachers learn in workshops and the realities of teachers--really using this knowledge in teaching. Our mission is to bring innovative professional development to middle school mathematics teachers working with underachieving students.
Throughout the 2006-07 academic year, teachers will meet monthly for support in applying what they learned in the summer to their classroom teaching.
In summer 2007, teachers will be able to participate in an intensive two-week workshop (60 hours) at LHS.
- Week 1 of the workshop will immerse teachers in the mathematical content knowledge, with a focus on coordinate geometry.
- Week 2 will focus on applying this knowledge to one of two different aspects of teaching, either developing ways to coordinate the essential concepts taught in middle grades through vertical teaming, or developing structured ways to make effective decisions in classroom teaching.
In 2007-08, there may be an additional opportunity for teachers to continue meeting monthly.
Bridging Professional Development Workshops in Summer 2007
Week 1: June 18-22, 2007, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m
Week 2: June 25-29, 2007, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m
Teachers will receive a stipend over the course of these two years for participation and completion of project activities. Additional stipends will be available for the additional professional development.
Application Deadline
Please complete the teacher application and consent form by March 29, 2007. We are especially interested in having teachers within schools apply as teams, as team support within the school will facilitate greater professional growth.Acceptance letters will be sent by April 10, 2007.
For more information,please contact the ACCESS Office:
Lawrence Hall of Science #5200
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-5200
Phone: 510.642.6280
Fax: 510.642-9642
E-mail: access_math@berkeley.edu
E-mail to the Director: hstevens@berkeley.edu
Application and Consent Forms:
Teacher Consent (pdf 36KB)
Bridging Teacher Application (pdf 139 KB)
Bridging Teacher Application (doc 112 KB)