REGION 4 ESC MASTER MATHEMATICS TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM An Overview of Requirements

Master Mathematics Teacher (MMT) An MMT is ……  A certified mathematics teacher who works in a leadership position on a campus to improve student achievement in mathematics and faciliate teacher growth  A certified mathematics teacher who has the content knowledge to support all mathematics teachers in that grade band

MMT Certification Program About the MMT Program  Provider is approved through State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC)  Two components: strong mathematics content and master mathematics teacher leadership  New changes in the program to be more aligned to principal certification program  Requires a considerable commitment

MMT Standards  Number Concepts  Patterns and Algebra (includes Pre- calculus and Calculus)  Geometry and Measurement  Probability and Statistics  Mathematical Processes, Instruction, and Assessment  Mentoring, Leadership, & Perspectives

Components of Region 4 AC Program  Accepted into the program  Minimum 2.5 GPA  200 clock hours of instruction (face-to- face and online)  160 hours of practicum  Field supervision (3 visits during classroom instruction)  Begins in September 2010

Requirements for Acceptance into Region 4 ACP for MMT  Official transcript with minimum 2.5 GPA  Online application through Region 4 ESC Alternative Certification Program  Service record showing at least 3 years of teaching mathematics in the grade band  Holds a Texas Teacher Certification in 8-12 (or 6-12) mathematics  Application fee

Requirements for Certification  Must complete all requirements (GPA, 200 clock hours of instruction, 160-hour practicum, field supervision) to be eligible for certification  Must pass the MMT test

If you are interested….  Contact Julie Horn to let her know of your interest (If enough teachers are interested, Region 4 will provide the MMT 8-12 program, beginning face-to-face classes in September  Complete all application requirements  Course begins in September 2010, runs through April 2011(course instruction on 2 Mondays evenings and 2 Saturdays each month, plus online, plus the practicum, plus the field visits)

More to come….  Specific dates and times  Online components  Details of practicum requirements  Field supervision information  Cost of program  We hope you will join us in the fall!!!