[CaTEACH-SMI] Professional Development Opportunities

[Leslie Bushong]

Dear SMI Participants,

 

Sorry for the short notices, but SMI just learned of these two professional
development opportunities.   To apply for financial support toward the
registration fee ($15), please visit the SMI Resource Center for details.

 

 

Event: Math Network Meeting 

Cost: Free

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009

Time: 4:00-5:30pm

Location: Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center

Address: 3958 Twelfth Street, Riverside

Registration link:   <http://www.rcoe.us/EdServices_Events/>
http://rcoe.k12oms.org/

Description:  For the last meeting of the 2008-2009 school year, we will be
sharing the latest information on mathematics and assessment at the
national, state, county and local levels.  We will have an assessment update
from Dr. Chun Wu Li, sharing the latest information of the SBE ruling on
Algebra as well as other pertinent assessment information.  We will also
have a conference call with Kathlan Latimer, Math Specialist with the
California Department of Education. Bring your questions regarding
mathematics and assessments.

Contact info: Annette Kitagawa @  <mailto:akitagawa at rcoe.us>
akitagawa at rcoe.us or 760-863-3020 OR Cesar Contreras @
Cesar_Contreras at sbcss.k12.ca.us or 909-386-2623

 

 

 

Event: Riverside/San Bernardino Counties Math Teachers Association (RSBCMTA)
presents: Meeting the Kids Where They Are - in front of the computer

Cost: $10 (members); $15 (non-members)

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center

Address: 3958 Twelfth Street, Riverside

Registration link:   <http://rcoe.k12oms.org/> http://rcoe.k12oms.org/
<http://www.rcoe.us/EdServices_Events/> 

 <http://www.rcoe.us/edservices_events/> 

Description:  Have you been searching the internet for that perfect web site
that will make your teaching life easier? Is that perfect video that you
need to explain a concept just beyond your grasp? Do you ever wish you could
find someone at a moments notice to show you how to work a puzzling math
problem?  If so, have we got the program for you! 

 

At the next RSBCMTA meeting on May 28th, engaging and interactive K-12 math
activities will be shared by Jody Oliver, CASLE Program Specialist with the
Center for the Advancement of Smaller Learning Environments, at the
Educational Supports Services for San Bernardino County. Areas of interest
will include: open source software, relevant real-world math videos, online
activities, video tutorials, and resources to support instruction for
teachers, students, and parents.

Whether you are a computer novice or a well-seasoned geek, there will be
plenty of information to make your quest for those perfect web materials
actualized.

Contact info: Annette Kitagawa @  <mailto:akitagawa at rcoe.us>
akitagawa at rcoe.us; 760-863-3020 OR Cesar Contreras @
Cesar_Contreras at sbcss.k12.ca.us; 909-386-2623

 

 

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Leslie Bushong
Director, California Teach-Science/Mathematics Initiative (CaTEACH-SMI) 
1104 Pierce Hall
University of California, Riverside
voice: (951) 827-4970
fax: (951) 827-4971
website: http://smi.ucr.edu <blocked::http://smi.ucr.edu/> 


 

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