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Supporting a successful transition from high school to college in mathematics. 

This webinar series will focus on solutions to a variety of problems of practice high schools are experiencing as they implement the Idaho Math Transitions framework. 

Webinars will be the second Monday of each month February through May. 

Monday, February 12     3:30 – 4:30 PT / 4:30 – 5:30 MT   
How are Idaho school districts implementing the Math Transitions Framework? 
Presenters: Idaho District Leaders   

Monday, March 11      3:30 – 4:30 PT / 4:30 – 5:30 MT  
If Not Algebra 2 – Then What? Presenters: Arlene Krum, Washington Math Coordinator and Lindsey Henderson, Utah Secondary Math Coordinator    

Monday, April 8    3:30 – 4:30 PT / 4:30 – 5:30 MT  
What is math badging and how are Idaho high schools using it to integrate mathematics into CTE courses?  
Presenters: Lindsey Yundt, Parma Middle School Principal, and Veronica Blackham, ISU Regional Math Specialist, and Idaho high school mathematics teachers.  

Monday, May 13    3:30 – 5:00 PT / 4:30 – 6:00 MT 
How has the need for calculus changed in STEM education?  
Presenter: Dr. Dave Kung, Director of Policy, University of Texas at Austin 

This course will focus on building awareness of how data is used in Idaho industries. It will help them define data science and show connections between the Idaho Content Standards for Mathematics and data science. It will also provide teaching strategies and resources. 

Course Description

This professional development course for in-service educators and administrators will focus on building awareness of how data is used in Idaho industries for high school mathematics educators. It will help them define data science and show connections between the Idaho Content Standards for Mathematics and data science. It will also provide teaching strategies and resources.

Course Objectives

• Build knowledge about how data is used in Idaho industries and discuss ways that data may be used in high school math courses.
• Explore “Data Science” and what a high school Data Science course may look like.
• Identify connections between potential Data Science course content and the Idaho Content Standards for Mathematics.
• Share and identify sources of rich, deep high school Data Science resources, both content and instructional methods.

Course Meeting Dates

This course will meet synchronously via Zoom 4 times in April – May 2022 as well as one full in-person regional meeting in mid-June. Prior to each meeting (with exception to the Kickoff session), readings and other assignments will be given as preparation via Canvas. After each meeting, an evaluation survey will be administered.

Course Topics Overview

Session 1: Wednesday, April 17 (4:00 - 5:30 PT/5:00 – 6:30 MT)
What is Data Science?

Session 2: Wednesday, May 1 (4:00 - 5:00 PT/5:00 – 6:00 MT)
Data Science and the Idaho Content Standards for Mathematics

Session 3: Wednesday, May 15 (4:00 - 5:00 PT/5:00 – 6:00 MT) 
Data in Idaho Industries

Session 4: Face-to-Face Meet ups: Times TBA
Tuesday, June 4 (Boise)   Play, Share, and Plan for Next Steps
Friday, June 7 (Pocatello)   Play, Share, and Plan for Next Steps
Monday, June 10 (Lewiston)   Play, Share, and Plan for Next Steps

Anticipated Course Facilitators and Content Team

Jerod Morehouse, Timberline High School Mathematics Department Chair
Dr. Ann Abbott, Director of Introductory Mathematics & Senior Instructor, UI
Lanna Proctor, Whitepine School District (Deary, ID)
Josh Watson, IRMC Region II Regional Math Specialist, LCSC
Dr. Veronica Blackham, IRMC Region VI Regional Math Specialist, ISU
Dr. Kacey Diemert, Associate Professor of Mathematics-Education & IRMC Region II Director, LCSC
Dr. Cathy Beals, Idaho State Department of Education Mathematics Coordinator

This course will focus on strategies for helping all students find success with Geometry standards. The course will teach the developmental trajectory of geometric understanding and strategies for differentiation. It will also discuss successful practices for providing intervention for students who struggle to understand Geometry content. Hybrid Schedule with 4 Virtual. 

Course Description

This professional development course for in-service educators and administrators will focus on strategies for helping all students find success with Geometry standards. The course will teach the developmental trajectory of geometric understanding and strategies for differentiation. It will also discuss successful practices for providing intervention for students who struggle to understand Geometry content.

Course Objectives

• Explore strategies for helping all students succeed with Geometry standards
• Explore the development trajectory of geometric understanding and strategies for differentiation.
• Discuss and share successful practices for intervention for struggling Geometry students.
• Share and identify sources of rich, deep Geometry resources, both content and instructional methods.

Course Meeting Dates

This course will meet synchronously via Zoom 4 times in April – May 2022 as well as one full in-person regional meeting in mid-June. Prior to each meeting, readings and other assignments will be given as preparation via Canvas. After each meeting, an evaluation survey will be administered.

Course Topics Overview

Session 1: Tuesday, April 16 (4:00 - 5:30 PT/5:00 – 6:30 MT)
Geometry for All

Session 2: Tuesday, April 30 (4:00 - 5:00 PT/5:00 – 6:00 MT)
Geometric Understanding: Exploring the Developmental Trajectory

Session 3: Tuesday, May 14 (4:00 - 5:00 PT/5:00 – 6:00 MT) 
Geometry for All: Strategies for Success

Session 4: Face-to-Face Meet ups: Times TBA
Wednesday, June 5 (Boise)   Play, Share, and Plan for Next Steps
Wednesday, June 6 (Pocatello)   Play, Share, and Plan for Next Steps
Tuesday, June 11 (Lewiston)   Play, Share, and Plan for Next Steps

Anticipated Course Facilitators and Content Team

Jerod Morehouse, Timberline High School Mathematics Department Chair
Dr. Ann Abbott, Director of Introductory Mathematics & Senior Instructor, UI
Lanna Proctor, Whitepine School District (Deary, ID)
Josh Watson, IRMC Region II Regional Math Specialist, LCSC
Dr. Veronica Blackham, IRMC Region VI Regional Math Specialist, ISU
Dr. Kacey Diemert, Associate Professor of Mathematics-Education & IRMC Region II Director, LCSC
Dr. Cathy Beals, Idaho State Department of Education Mathematics Coordinator