WHAT:

We are excited to offer this paid professional development opportunity to elementary educators that centers equity and student voice in mathematics. Too many of our students, especially our Learners of Color, do not see themselves as math-capable. Two virtual institutes, one for K-2 educators and one for 3-5 Educators, seek to address this problem by providing 24 hours of supported learning. These institutes will provide educators with an opportunity to examine research-based inclusive, culturally-responsive practices in math teaching. Educators will gain the skills, knowledge, and dispositions necessary to modify or create integrated STEM lessons centering equity, student experience, and student voice to begin the 2021-2022 school year.

WHEN:

• June 23 & 24: 3-hour Synchronous Workshops to launch the learning

• 15 hours of asynchronous learning & reflection supported by a team of facilitators

• August 6: 3-hour Synchronous Workshop to conclude the learning

WHO:

K-5 Educators from the school districts of

• Banks

• Beaverton

• Forest Grove

• Hillsboro

• Portland Public

Each educator who completes the course will:

• Receive a $1000 Stipend

• Have access to no cost professional learning to research instructional strategies to "rehumanize” mathematics.

• Collaboratively design and walk away with STEM, math focused lessons for the classroom.

• Earn 24 PDUs (college credit cannot be given).

Highest priority will be given to school-based teams from culturally diverse schools.

Apply soon as space is limited. Applications accepted through May 15th!