FAME (Faculty Academy for Mathematics Excellence)
A Professional Development Program for Math Teachers in the Middle Grades
Dates and Time: July 19-23 & 26-30, 2010 (10 days); M-F; 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA
Program Description
The FAME program consists of a two-week summer institute at Foothill College, and four follow-up sessions during the academic year. In the 10-day summer institute, teacher-participants will spend the mornings exploring algebra and pre-algebra concepts with an emphasis on topics that students often find challenging to learn. Summer institute afternoons will focus on how to use computer and Internet technology (e.g., GeoGebra, spreadsheet software, and virtual manipulatives) to support teaching and learning middle school math. There will also be four early-evening follow-up sessions during the academic year. These 3-hour sessions are designed to help implement instructional changes, and address additional math content and technology topics.
Eligibility
This program is open to math educators who teach in grades 6-8 in public or charter schools in San Mateo or Santa Clara Counties. Applications for the 2010 program are no longer being accepted.
Program Benefits for Teachers
- Increase math content knowledge for teaching algebra and pre-algebra topics in the middle grades
- Learn additional ways to teach middle school math concepts and integrate technology into instruction
- Receive a $2,000 stipend and 5 Foothill College CEUs for completing the summer institute.
- Receive additional stipends for attending follow-up sessions.
The program is brought to you by the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College in collaboration with the New Teacher Center, Santa Clara County Office of Education, and Santa Mateo County Office of Education. This program is funded in part by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Hewlett Packard Corporation.