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SC Algebra Classroom Mathematics Professional Development Institutes (MPDI) Applied Mathematics & Science Creating Excellence in Elementary and Middle School Math (CEEMM) SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics (SCCTM) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) 
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Coaches Corner Characteristics of Effective Classroom Practice *updated 9/15/2006 The science content is significant and worthwhile. |
Cutting EdgeDiverse PopulationsAt Boundary Street Elementary School, the Hispanic population is growing, and they have unique needs as they adjust to a new language and way of life. As Math Coach, I work closely with the ESOL teacher, regular classroom teachers, and the community to make this transition easier, and to help these students succeed academically.Read more . . . | ||||||
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For your information SC Algebra Classroom
South Carolina Algebra Classroom is an initiative of the Office of Curriculum and Standards Mathematics and Science Unit at the State Department of Education. The Mathematics and Science Unit’s mission is to provide relevant and quality professional development opportunities to K-12 schools and districts. In support of that mission, The South Carolina Algebra Classroom Regional Workshops began in 2003 as one-day, four-hour Saturday workshops. It has since evolved into an all-day professional development experience. The regional workshops not only provide standards-based instructional materials but also provide a system of on-going support for the effective implementation of these materials through the assistance of our eight MSU Regional Support Centers. During the 2005-2006 school year, the regional workshops provided professional development opportunities to over 1000 Algebra I and Mathematics for the Technologies teachers across our state.
Research indicates that one of the most significant factors in student achievement is a knowledgeable and effective teacher; therefore, each component of the South Carolina Algebra Classroom Initiative focuses on giving teachers the tools needed to enhance their pedagogical and content knowledge thereby ultimately improving student achievement. These components include the formation of a steering committee comprised of mathematics educators from across the state to provide grass roots insight into the needs of algebra teachers. Secondly, an effort is made to ensure that each school district and/or individual school has a school contact who is responsible for forwarding information to colleagues such as activities and the SC Algebra Classroom newsletter Algebra Connections. Lastly, the South Carolina Algebra Classroom Blackboard online community empowers teachers by providing opportunities for them to share information and best practices with other mathematics teachers from across our state.
South Carolina Algebra Classroom Year 4 promises to be even better! The first issue of Algebra Connections for 2006-2007 will be sent out in September, and information about regional workshops will be sent out to district and school contacts in August.
Hope to see there!
Events
September 2006
September 26, 2006 ~ South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Spartanburg
October 2006
October 9, 2006 ~ South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Horry County
October 12-13, 2006 ~ SCCTM Fall Conference in Myrtle Beach
October 19-21, 2006 ~ NCTM Regional Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey
October 20, 2007 ~ South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Beaufort
November 2006
November 3, 2006 ~ South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Rock Hill
November 10, 2006 ~ South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Greenwood
November 13, 2006 ~ South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Columbia
December 2006
December 4, 2006 ~
South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Florence
January 2007
January 2, 2007 ~ South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Pickens
January 12, 2007 ~ South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Aiken
January 19, 2007 ~ South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Charleston
February 2007
February 19, 2007 ~
South Carolina Algebra Classroom; Columbia
