LEARNING TO LEAD MATHEMATICS PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT

Part II:Going DeeperContinue to network with leaders from across the country while you hone your skills as a mathematics professional development leader

September 8-11, 2008

A non-profit organization dedicated to improving all students’ mathematical

understanding and achievement through meaningful, effective professional development

This event is a collaborative offering by Teachers Development Group and WestEd.

AbOuT THIS INSTITuTEFor leaders who have participated in previous llmpd institutes

From the Teachers Development Group Transforming Mathematics Leadership Professional Learning Cluster Choose one of the following two strands:

strand one Connect to your own work as a professional development (PD) provider while you dig deeper into the work of designing and facilitating mathematics PD:

★ Engage with other leaders in continuing to examine effective mathematics PD

★ Use artifacts from your own PD work to consider issues specific to your context

★ Expand your understanding of critical issues in mathematics PD and strategies for addressing those issues

strand two Learn to use LLMPD to support leader learning:

★ Gain understanding of the structure, scope, and intent of the LLMPD materials

★ Explore strategies for supporting the devel-opment of other leaders’ PD practices

★ Examine critical issues in mathematics PD and how the LLMPD materials can be used to help leaders address those issues (each participant in Strand Two will receive a copy of the LLMPD materials - $200 value)

PARTICIPANTSstrand one Leaders who participated in either the LLMPD institute in Portland during May 2008 or two or more LLMPD sessions in another setting

strand two Leaders who (a) have responsi-bility for preparing other leaders of mathematics PD, and (b) participated in either the LLMPD institute in Portland during May 2008 or two or more LLMPD sessions in another setting

SITEsheraton newton hotelBoston, ma

Call 800-808-9497 to reserve a room while space is available. Ask for the Teachers Develop-ment Group rate ($109/night).

OPTIONAL GRADuATE CREDITMth 810, Portland State University, 2 quarter hours, $100. Register at first institute session.

INSTITuTE LEADERScathy carroll and judy mumme, co-authors of Learning to Lead Mathematics Pro-fessional Development (LLMPD), are nationally recognized leaders in math education. They are engaged in a number of professional and leader-ship development projects at WestEd, including the NSF project, Researching Mathematics Leader Learning. Their experience in leadership devel-opment totals over 30 years.

COSTS AND REGISTRATIONstrand one$635 if payment or PO is received by July 23, 2008; $685 if received after July 23

strand two$785 if payment or PO is received by July 23, 2008; $845 if received after July 23

Fees include continental breakfasts on Sept. 9-ll, lunches on Sept. 9-10, and all materials. Participants are responsible for all dinners, lodging, and travel. Strand Two participants receive a copy of the Facilitator’s Guide and DVD, Learning to Lead Mathematics Profes-sional Development (Carroll & Mumme, 2007).

DATES AND TIMESOpening session

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, September 8, 2008

Daily Sessions8:00 am - 4:30 pm, September 9-10

Closing session8:00 am - 12:00 pm, September 11

QuESTIONSPhone (toll-free), 877-650-1914E-mail, LLMPD@teachersdg.org

APPLICATION & SELECTIONapplication In addition to completing a reg-istration form (either the form at the right or an online registration), all registrants are required to complete and submit the attached Application by email to: LLMPD@teachersdg.org or by regular mail to:

Teachers Development Group1715 Willamette Falls Drive, Suite 200 West Linn, Oregon 97068

Selection Participants for each strand will be selected based on their prior experiences with LLMPD and as leaders of mathematics PD. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance within two weeks of receipt of their completed application, registration, and payment.

REGISTRATION PROCEDuRESRegiSteR by inteRnet or FaX with credit card payment or purchase order information –

Internet: www.teachersdg.orgFax: 503-650-1575

oR Mail this registration form with check, credit card payment, or purchase order information to:

Teachers Development Group1715 Willamette Falls Drive, Suite 200 West Linn, Oregon 97068

cancellationS If you must cancel, a substitute is welcomed. Otherwise, $50 is nonrefundable. All additional payments are fully refundable up to 14 days before the event, non refundable thereafter.

RegistRation FoRM • sections 082025a & 082025B Learning to Lead Mathematics Professional Development, Part II • September 8-11, 2008

NAMe POSITION/TITLe

PreFerreD MAILING ADDreSS HOMe Or WOrk?

( )CITy STATe ZIP WOrk PHONe

GrADe LeveL FOCuS OF WOrk e-MAIL ADDreSS

SCHOOL DISTrICT/uNIverSITy/AGeNCy

If you are attendIng as part of a LeadershIp team, LIst the names of your teammates:

______________________________________________________________________________________________

CheCk one Box In eIther strand one or strand two to IndICate the payment enCLosed:

strand one (082025a) - deepenIng your pd praCtICe c $635 thIs regIstratIon Is suBmItted on/Before JuLy 23 2008 c $685 thIs regIstratIon Is suBmItted after JuLy 23, 2008ORstrand two (082025B) - BeComIng a faCILItator of LLmpd c $785 thIs regIstratIon Is suBmItted on/Before JuLy 23 2008 c $845 thIs regIstratIon Is suBmItted after JuLy 23, 2008

payment method (CheCk one): c CheCk or money order c dIstrICt vouCher/purChase order (CompLete aLL of the foLLowIng po Info) vouCher/po# ___________________________________________________________________________ (Note: IF PO has been approved, but PO # is pending, write “pending” and complete all other PO info below)

name of InstItutIon/agenCy ________________________________________________________

street address ________________________________________________________________________

CIty_______________________ st____________ ZIp _____________ phone _____________________

c vIsac masterCardc dIsCover Card

CredIt Card numBer expIratIon date

sIgnature

Be Sure TO SuBMIT yOur APPLICATION (See ATTACHeD) WITH THIS reGISTrATION FOrM Or By eMAIL TO LLMPD@teachersdg.org

to RegiSteR online, go to: www.teachersdg.org /institutes.asp

QueStionS: phone (local) 503-650-1914 or (toll-free) 877-650-1914

e-Mail llMpD@teachersdg.org

2008 LEADERSHIP SERIESLearning to Lead

Mathematics Professional

DevelopmentPart II: Going Deeper

TEACHERSDEVELOPMENT GROUP

application FoRM (RequiRed) • section 082025 Learning to Lead Mathematics Professional Development, Part II • September 8-11, 2008

NAMe POSITION/TITLe

GrADe LeveL FOCuS OF WOrk e-MAIL ADDreSS

SCHOOL DISTrICT/uNIverSITy/AGeNCy

CITy STATe

CheCk the strand for whICh you are appLyIng: c strand one - deepenIng/strengthenIng your pd praCtICe c strand two - BeComIng a faCILItator of LLmpd

1. pLease desCrIBe your prevIous experIenCe wIth LLmpd (InCLude LoCatIon, approxImate dates, and approxImate numBer of hours of InvoLvement)

2. desCrIBe the Context(s) In whICh you antICIpate appLyIng what you Learn durIng thIs InstItute.

3. expLaIn how you expeCt to BenefIt from what you Learn durIng thIs InstItute.

4. optIonaL other Comments

send this coMpleted application FoRM By eMail, Fax, oR RegulaR Mail Email: LLMPD@teachersdg.org

Fax: 503-650-1575

mail: Teachers Development Group

1715 Willamette Falls Drive, Suite 200

West Linn, Oregon 97068

space is liMited -- apply eaRly!