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Mission Statement:  The University of Texas at Tyler Texas Regional Collaborative (UT Tyler TRC-Math) is committed to disseminating scientifically based professional development training and developing communities of mathematics educators related to content and pedagogical issues in mathematics education.

History:

The University of Texas at Tyler Texas Regional Collaborative in Mathematics (UT Tyler TRC-Math) began in 2007 with funding through the UT Austin Texas Regional Collaboratives (TRC). Over the last three years, the UT Tyler TRC-Math has provided state-of-the-art professional development training to local and regional schools and school districts, establishing us as one of the leaders in K-12 mathematics education in East Texas. Since our inception, we have improved teacher content knowledge and positively influenced pedagogical practices of teachers, which has translated into positive improvements in student achievement. Through our partnership with public and private schools and school districts, our 2010-2011 goals focus on improving teacher content knowledge, improving teacher instructional practices, and improving student achievement.

Collaborative Goals:

There are three primary goals of UT Tyler TRC-Math. The first is to improve the specialized content knowledge of our Mathematics Teacher Mentors (MTMs) related to the content strands of algebra and geometry. The second is to positively influence the teaching practices of our MTMs related to the cognitive demand of instruction. The third is for increased student performance in collaborative teachers' classrooms.

2010-2011 Grant Program:

Each MTM begins their program with 30 hours of summer training centered on content knowledge and fostering  algebraic and geometric thinking. Teachers are then provided with nearly 40 hours of follow-up training and discussion during the academic year centered on research based instructional practices. They complete their training with almost 15 hours of professional development during a summer conference where they share their own highlights and learn from other’s in teaching during the academic year. Overall, MTMs will receive over 85 contact hours of professional development through the UT Tyler TRC-Math, conducting at least 12 hours of individualized mentoring with their peers. Throughout the summer and academic year, we at the UT Tyler TRC-Math will also conduct Saturday, evening, and some weekday trainings for at least 150 Cadre Members (CMs). These CMs will receive an average of 12 contact hours throughout the grant period.

There are two primary MTM groups to receive training during the 2010-2011 grant period: 3rd-5th grade teachers focusing on Fostering Algebraic Thinking and 8th-12th grade teachers focusing on Fostering Geometric Thinking. Teachers in 6th and 7th grade can choose to participate in either group. The Schedule of Trainings for BOTH groups. 5 days of summer training July 26-30, 2010 2 days of weekday training during Fall 2010 1 day of Saturday training during Fall 2010 2 hours of online video journaling during Fall 2010 2 days of weekday training during Spring 2011 1 day of Saturday training during Spring 2011 2 hours of online video journaling during Spring 2011 3 days of summer training June 7-9, 2011 Please Click on the TRC Application link below if you are interested in joining us next year.

Important Documents:

TEKS CONFIDENCE SURVEY

Events and Resources:

The University of Texas at Tyler
TRC-Math
3900 University Boulevard, BEP 229C
Tyler, Texas 75799

Phone: 903.566.7010
Fax: 903.565.5988
email: TRC_MATH@uttyler.edu