ODE Supported Professional Development

• Building Math Instructional Leadership Across Oregon (BMILAO)
  The Building Math Instructional Leadership across Oregon professional development workshops were provided during the winter of 2009-10 to mathematics educators across Oregon.
• Moving Math Education Forward (MMEF)
  The Moving Math Education Forward professional development workshops were provided during the summer of 2009 to mathematics educators across Oregon.

• Mathematics and Science Partnerships - Title II-B
  The Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program is intended to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Partnerships between high-need school districts and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty in institutions of higher education are at the core of these improvement efforts. Other partners may include state education agencies, public charter schools or other public schools, businesses, and nonprofit or for-profit organizations concerned with mathematics and science education.

• Oregon Association for Comprehensive Education Presentation   01/26/2011 (4.35 MB)
  Understanding the Common Core State Standards for ELA and Mathematics
  Presented by:
  Mark Freed, Mathematics Education Specialist, Oregon Department of Education
  Karen Durbin, School Improvement Specialist, Northwest Regional Educational Service District
  

Ongoing Opportunities

• Math Learning Center
  Schedule of all open enrollment workshops

• Teacher Development Group Courses
  Various Dates

On-line Learning Opportunities for Teachers

• Oregon Online (Southern Oregon Education Service District)    
  Oregon Online is a program of the Southern Oregon Education Service District that provides online courses to students, professional development for educators, and helps schools support and accommodate online teachers and learners. The teachers are Oregon licensed and highly qualified, and the program is accredited through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
• Oregon Network for Education    
  The Oregon Network for Education (ONE) is a one-stop marketplace for K-12, college, and university distance education courses, programs and services. All courses and degree programs are offered by Oregon K-12 schools, colleges, and universities accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Other Professional Development

• The Oregon Math Teacher Update    
  A monthly e-newsletter providing teachers and other educators with updated information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and lectures, concerts, and exhibitions. Distributed by listserv, the current issue and past issues are posted here. To learn about subscribing to the Math Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher Newsletters web page.

• Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM)
  Professional Development Cadre - Vision:
  
  • To provide expert direction to teachers, schools and districts across the state.
  • To provide on-going contact with you, your school, and your district.
  • To provide up-to-date information on standards, best practices, and current trends.
  • To provide a network of great math instruction.

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)    
  NCTM is dedicated to providing professional development for teachers to ensure mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students. NCTM offers a schedule of e-workshops that provides quality professional development via the internet.

• Education Northwest Professional Development
  Since 1966, Education Northwest has provided educators with top-quality professional development, technical assistance, evaluation, and research services. We continue to offer services that address relevant needs of the region and that are informed by more than 40 years of community-based work in Northwest schools.

• Annenberg Media Learner    
  Annenberg Media uses media and telecommunications to advance excellent teaching in American Schools. Annenberg Media's multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods.

• Mark Freed     (503) 947-5610
  Teaching & Learning Team - Education Specialist