Leading the way to excellence in mathematics teaching and learning in Louisiana

Professional Development
Opportunities for Mathematics Educators
Institute of International Education - Toyota USA


Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has launched a NEW, fully-funded professional development program for teachers of grades 7-12 to Costa Rica.

This is a unique opportunity for educators of all disciplines to visit Costa Rica – a small nation renowned for diversity and natural beauty, as well as for its efforts in cultural and environmental conservation.

This year, the program is open to twenty secondary school classroom teachers, of all subjects, who teach full time in Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin. For more information on this unique opportunity, CLICK HERE.


Louisiana Department of Education: Professional Development

The Louisiana Department of Education web site hosts a Professional Development home page. It includes the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) definition of professional development, as well as links to Department Sponsored Programs, Regional Education Service Centers, PassPort K-12, Standards, and the Federal No Child Left Behind web site. To connect to the LDE Professional Development site, CLICK HERE.
LPB-PBS TeacherLine


PBS TeacherLine improves student achievement by providing high-quality professional development to teachers and school districts. PreK-12 educators can earn graduate credit and professional recognition by completing one of the 90 online, facilitated PBS TeacherLine courses in reading, mathematics, science, curriculum and instruction, and instructional technology.

To enroll in the local courses, call Nancy Thompson toll free: 1-888-767-7267 or email: nthompson@lpb.org

To enroll in National Courses, CLICK HERE.

Louisiana Resource Center for Educators (LRCE)
Summer Workshops


The Louisiana Resource Center for Educators (LRCE) is dedicated to supporting innovation in education for students, teachers, administrators, higher education and families. LRCE houses a multi-media lending library of 22,000+ items, which can be searched online. We are a shared resource center for educators in the public, private, parochial, charter, and home school sectors.

To connect to the LRCE Summer Workshops page, CLICK HERE.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Professional Development


NCTM is dedicated to providing professional development for teachers to ensure mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students.

Recognizing the demands placed on teachers and the availability of funding resources, NCTM offers a comprehensive professional development program that includes a diverse array of events, services, and resources.

To connect to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) page for Professional Development, CLICK HERE.
Texas Instruments: T³ Professional Development

The goal of T³ is to provide quality professional development that enables the mathematics and science educator to be successful in the classroom through the appropriate use of technology. To connect to the T³ Professional Development site, CLICK HERE.
 
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