Professional development and support are essential for effective implementation of Introduction to Algebra.

Last Update: May 21, 2009

Please check back often as dates and locations will be added throughout the year.

Registration in advance is required as some trainings may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Please contact Jo Packham at 310-794-6588 or jopackham@math.ucla.edu.

Sign up closes one week prior to the start of training. Final confimation will be sent out three days prior to the start of training.


Click here to see the topics for the introductory program.

Click here to see the topics for the followup training program.

Click here to see the professional development schedule.

OVERVIEW OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS
County Host Location Dates (All Day) Type of Training Cost
Ventura Oxnard SD Thursday, 6/11/09
Friday, 6/12/09
Basic Training
(Weeks 0-6)

$150 per teacher per session

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TOPICS FOR INTRODUCTORY TRAINING (Subject to Change)
Day 1: Weeks 0-4 Day 2: Weeks 4-8
Program Overview

Whole Numbers: Multiplication and Division

Integers: Addition and Subtraction

Multiple Representations
Assessment Overview

Integers: Multiplication and Division

Fraction Concepts

Multiple Representations Revisited
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TOPICS FOR FOLLOWUP TRAINING PROGRAM (Subject to Change)
Day 1: Weeks 9-12 Day 2: Weeks 13-16 Day 3: Weeks 17-20 Day 4: Weeks 21-24 Day 5: Weeks 25-32
Fractions: Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication

Algbraic Expressions

Algebraic Equations

Lesson Planning
Fractions: Division

Decimals: Multiplication and Divsion

Length, Area, and Volume

English Learner Strategies

Lesson Planning

Proportional Reasoning

Probability

Statistics

Special Learner Strategies

Lesson Planning

Pythagorean Theorem

Time-Distance Graphs

Expressions and Equations

High Stakes Assessment

Lesson Planning
Word Problems

Slopes and Lines

Catch-Up

Lesson Planning
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INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE 2009-2010
Dates County Location Time Type of Training Cost
Thursday
6/11/09
Ventura Oxnard SD
District Office
1051 South A St.
Oxnard, CA 95747
8:00–3:00 Basic Training
(Weeks 0-3)
$150 for 1 day
Friday
6/12/09
Ventura Oxnard SD
District Office
1051 South A St.
Oxnard, CA 95747
8:00–3:00 Basic Training
(Weeks 4-6)
$150 for 1 day
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To register for a session, please contact Jo Packham at 310-794-6588 or jopackham@math.ucla.edu.