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Bay Area Mathematics Project (BAMP)

The Bay Area Mathematics Project (BAMP) offers professional growth opportunities for mathematics teachers in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin, and Napa counties. It is the professional network for mathematics teachers in the area. BAMP is one of 19 California Mathematics Project sites supported by the State of California and administered by the University of California Office of the President.

We offer support to teachers and teacher leaders of students in grades pre-Kindergarten through high school, including:

  • Summer institutes
  • Saturday seminars during the academic year
  • District partnerships
  • Site-based, customized professional development and coaching for math teachers
  • Technical assistance to teachers, schools, and districts

For more information, contact Lew Douglas.


Current Professional Development Opportunities

Summer Institutes for Mathematics Teachers


Mathematical Modeling and Introductory Statistics

From June 11th through June 20th, the Bay Area Mathematics Project (BAMP) invites teachers from grades 6 through 12 to participate in the Mathematical Modeling and Introductory Statistics Institute, which will offer middle and high school teachers unique opportunities to learn how to use modeling of real-world situations through the lens of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM). Based on a module developed by a California Mathematics Project (CMP) task force and designed to foster student engagement and deeper learning in all math courses, this institute will include both whole group activities and breakout sessions by grade level bands.

This eight-day institute includes effective strategies for incorporating modeling into your curriculum, and for helping students engage with mathematics in the context of situations that interest them.

Visit the Event Page for more details and to register.


Transformational Geometry

From June 24th through June 28th, the Bay Area Mathematics Project (BAMP) invites teachers from grades 6 through 12 to participate in the Transformational Geometry Institute, which will offer middle and high school teachers unique opportunities to learn this modern approach to Geometry through the lens of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM). Based on a module developed by a California Mathematics Project (CMP) task force, this institute will include both whole group activities and breakout sessions by grade level bands.

This five-day institute includes effective strategies for incorporating more transformational geometry into your curriculum, applying it not only to geometry, but also to other content areas of mathematics

Visit the Event Page for more details and to register.


Fractions From a Common Core Perspective

From July 30 through August 8, 2013, the Bay Area Mathematics Project (BAMP) and the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) invite teachers from grades K through 8 to participate in the Fractions from a Common Core Perspective Institute. The California Mathematics Project (CMP) Task Force has produced wonderful professional development materials about fractions on the number line, a representation that the math Common Core (CCSSM) emphasizes. April Cherrington, Math Coordinator-SMCOE, a member of that task force, will be one of the presenters.

This eight-day institute includes effective strategies for helping students understand fractions and fraction operations, which are fundamental to success in algebra.

Visit the Event Page for more details and to register.

 

Past Professional Development Opportunities

Saturday Seminar

A free professional development series sponsored by BASP, the Bay Area Mathematics Project (BAMP), and the Bay Area Writing Project (BAWP)

September 29th, 2012—Common Core Connections
       New sets of standards and new assessments are rapidly approaching in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Is there a theme that underlies these changes? How will they affect instruction? How can we best prepare for them? Join us to explore answers to these questions, and contribute to making this educational reform work for both students and teachers.

February 2nd, 2013—Examining Student Work
       As educators, how are we implementing practices and strategies that support our students to gather, examine, and communicate information, as they engage in the process of constructing explanations and evaluating their ideas? Join us in conversation as we reflect and share current research ideas and practices.

March 23rd, 2013—Accessing our Complex Language
        In math and science, writing requires that students assert and defend claims, show knowledge, and convey experiences. The new standards encourage students to make connections across a range of texts, become sensitive to inconsistencies in texts, and produce high-quality first draft text under a tight deadline. Students learn to gather information, evaluate sources, cite material, and report findings in a clear manner. Join us as we examine text complexity across disciplines.

Saturday Seminars run from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and are hosted at:

Albany Middle School
1259 Brighton Avenue
Albany, CA 94706

For more information about individual seminars please contact Lew Douglas or Carolyn Billingsley or call (510) 642-7154.

 

 

Other Professional Development Opportunities

Summer Institute Offerings from the North Bay Math Project

Overview: The California Mathematics Project in collaboration with California Mathematics Council, statewide Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee, and California Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators designed modules that provide high-quality professional development that strengthens teachers’ content knowledge and ability to teach the Common Core State Standards in mathematics. The registration deadline for all modules is May 24, 2013.

Sonoma County Office of Education Workshops

Number Sense and Place Value - For teachers of grades K – 2
Dates: Monday – Friday, June 24-28, 2013
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Sonoma County Office of Education, 5340 Skylane Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA
Cost: $300 per participant. Includes institute materials, continental breakfast, and lunch
Click here: To Register
Content questions: Doreen Heath Lance at 707-524-2806

Fractions From a Number Line Approach - For teachers of grades 3 – 8
Dates: Monday – Friday, June 24-28, 2013
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Cotati-Rohnert Park District Office Conference Center, 7165 Burton Ave., Rohnert Park, CA
Cost: $300 per participant. Includes institute materials, continental breakfast, and lunch
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Content questions: Doreen Heath Lance at 707-524-2806

Mendocino County Office of Education Workshops

Transformational Geometry - For teachers of grades 6 – 12
Dates: Tuesday – Thursday, June 25-27, 2013
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Mendocino County Office of Education, South East Room, River Building, 2240 Old River Road, Ukiah, CA
Cost: $300 per participant. Includes institute materials, continental breakfast, and lunch
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Content questions: Katie Sommer at 707-467-5109

Summer Institute Offerings from the Urban School of San Francisco

Center for Innovative Teaching

Are you looking for high quality, local professional development opportunities for your faculty and administrators this summer? Consider the 8th annual Center for Innovative Teaching (CIT). CIT is a summer workshop series for middle and high school teachers, administrators and educational leaders in San Francisco (June 17-21).
 CIT attendees gain specifics in:

  • use of digital tools to enhance teaching and learning, including the "flipped classroom"
  • creative methodology for developing your own blended classroom, including course design, assessment and curriculum development
  • teaching tools and techniques for LD students that work for all classrooms
  • tools to create a natural and innovative second language classroom

All workshops are hands-on and are designed to share classroom-tested activities and approaches that will enhance the academic program at any middle or high school. 

For our Summer 2013 program, CIT offers a wide range of workshops in key subject areas. Continuing education credits (CEUs) also are available.



Please visit the Center for Innovative Teaching for more information and registration details.

Summer Institute Offerings from the Bay Area Circle for Teachers

BACT Summer Workshop

The BACT Summer Workshop supports teachers in their development of problem solving skills as well as supporting the incorporation of problem solving into their teaching curriculum. During the earlier part of the week teachers will gain experience with a variety of problem solving techniques such as symmetry, mathematical patterns, and parity. Subsequent sessions will focus on particular topics such as geometry, sequences, counting, and number theory.

Dates: Monday – Friday, June 17-21, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Clark Kerr Campus, 2601 Warring St, Berkeley, CA 94720
Click here: To Apply