1. Mathematics Center for Educator Development Charles A. Dana Center, UT Austin Mathematics and Science statewide professional development–TEXTEAMS Instructional resources and materials Instructional leadership development– TEKS for Leaders Support for mathematics higher education (preservice and outreach)

2. Focus on mathematical proficiency for all students

3. TEKS (written curriculum) Taught TAKS (state-wide testing) The Instructional Program in Texas pre-2002

4. Goal: Student Learning/ Student Achievement Teaching TEKS Teaching TAKS It’s not about TAKS, it’s about TEKS!

5. TEXTEAMS Mathematics Institutes Statewide K-12 professional development with an emphasis on … Improving mathematical content knowledge of teachers In-depth attention to the TEKS Connections to classrooms and instructional practice Developed by the Dana Center; funded by TEA.

6. Mathematics TEXTEAMS Institutes Elementary School  PreK-K Institute  Rethinking Elementary Mathematics, Parts I & II (new)

7. Mathematics TEXTEAMS Institutes Middle School  Rethinking Middle School Mathematics series: -Proportionality Across the TEKS -Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS -Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS -Geometry Across the TEKS (new) -Statistical Reasoning Across the TEKS (Grades 6-12) (new)

8. Mathematics TEXTEAMS Institutes High School Algebra I: 2000 and Beyond Geometry: Supporting TEKS and TAKS (new) Algebra II/Precalculus (separate institutes 02-03) Rethinking Secondary Mathematics series: -Algebraic and Geometric Modeling -In-depth Secondary Mathematics -Statistics Across the TEKS (spring 2003) (new)

9. Sample of Resources for Mathematics TEKS Support available through the Math CED/Dana Center Mathematics Standards in the Classroom, Grades 3-5 and 6-8 (print, CD, web) Algebra I Assessments (print, CD, web) Geometry Assessments (print, CD, web) Algebra II Assessments (coming 02-03) Middle School Proportionality Assessments (coming 02-03) Performance Assessments

10. Resources for Mathematics TEKS Support available through the Math CED/Dana Center TEXTEAMS institutes, and also: Practice-based Professional Development: **Algebra I Assessments **Geometry Assessments (new) **Algebra II, Middle School Prop0rtionality Assessments (coming 02-03) TEKS for Leaders, including: **Algebra for Leaders **Middle School Mathematics for Leaders **Vertical Teams for Leaders and Facilitators

11. Mathematics TEKS Toolkit www.mathtekstoolkit.org

12. Dana Center Resources and Support for Mathematics Higher Education Efforts for Outreach and Preservice S 3 MTP Higher Education Website October Preservice Conference University Forum In-Depth Secondary Mathematics TEXTEAMS institute AMES Connections through other grants and initiatives

13. Where do I go for help? The Charles A. Dana Center www.utdanacenter.org www.utdanacenter.org Mathematics TEKS Toolkit www.mathtekstoolkit.orgwww.mathtekstoolkit.org TEXTEAMS www.texteams.orgwww.texteams.org TEKS for Leaders www.teksforleaders.orgwww.teksforleaders.org AP Equity www.utdanacenter.org/ap/mathwww.utdanacenter.org/ap/math Texas Education Agency www.tea.state.tx.uswww.tea.state.tx.us Student Assessment www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment Texas Mathematics Initiative www.tea.state.tx.us/mathwww.tea.state.tx.us/math Education Service Centers District curriculum and instruction staff

14. Contact information: Susan Hudson Hull Mathematics Director, Charles A. Dana Center (512) 471-6190 shhull@mail.utexas.edu Presentation available in Information Especially for Higher Education faculty:: www.mathtekstoolkit.org