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Vicki Bachman
Curriculum Consultant

319-399-6776

vbachman@gwaea.org


Chuck Gustafson
Curriculum Consultant

319-399-6764

cgustafson@gwaea.org

 

Amy Keller
Curriculum Consultant

319-399-6529

akeller@gwaea.org

 

Susan Parker
Curriculum Consultant

319-399-6507

sparker@gwaea.org


Keith Stamp
Regional Administrator

319-399-6850

kstamp@gwaea.org

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics Education

Grant Wood AEA Math Consultants partner with teachers to:
• develop strategies for understanding mathematics
• meet the needs of all learners by supporting core, supplemental, and intensive instruction of mathematics
• develop professional learning communities
• support student assessment and instruction
• design lessons
• develop curriculum
• provide resources to better serve their students.

 

Teaching for Mathematics Understanding (TFMU)

TFMU initiatives include…
• Iowa Core
• NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
• NCTM Curriculum Focal Points
• Current research in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for mathematics education
• Professional Leadership
• Meeting the needs of ALL learners
• Iowa Professional Development Model
• Effective Use of Technology

 

With outcomes of…
• Extending participant’s mathematical learning and develop understanding of the Iowa Core Curriculum at the local level.
• Preparing a Mathematics Lead Team for implementation of a district math initiative.
• Establishing a support network among math lead teams and the Grant Wood AEA Consultants

 

This three year long series of professional development focuses on Teaching for Understanding, Problem-Based Instructional Tasks, Meaningful and Purposeful Distributed Practice, and Assessment for Learning (all of which are based on the Iowa Department of Education’s Iowa Core and Every Student Counts initiatives).

Courses have been designed for elementary (K- 5) and secondary (6-12) district math teams.

 

Iowa AEA Science/Math Discounts

 

Assessment

National Center for Education Statistics (NAEP)
Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS)

Curriculum

COMPASS
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
Project 2061 Textbook Evaluations
The K-12 Mathematics Curriculum Center
State Content Standards (CSMC)
ShowMe Center

Instruction

Annenberg Media
PBS Teacher Source

Lessons

Illuminations (NCTM)
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

Research

The What Works Clearinghouse
Content Network - Iowa Department of Education
The Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum (CSMC)
Iowa Core

 

 

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Grant Wood Area Education Agency extends equal opportunities in its employment practices, educational programs and services, and does not discriminate on the basis of color, gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or as otherwise prohibited by law. If you believe you or your child has been discriminated against or treated unjustly, please contact the Agency’s Equity Coordinator, Maria Cashman, at 319-399-6847 or 800-332-8488. Grant Wood AEA, 4401 Sixth St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

ADDRESS: 4401 Sixth Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
TELEPHONE: 319-399-6700 | 800-332-8488
Fax: 319-399-6457
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