NYSUT Literacy and Mathematics Institutes. Feb 10 & 11, 2006. NYSUT Guide to K-12 Education Standards 2005-2006. New York State United Teachers.


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Professional Development NYSUT Mathematics Institute Feb. 11, 2006 FOCUS: Middle Level/ Grades 5-8 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Albany, New York Registration Schedule (238k pdf) General Information Session descriptions (41k pdf) Follow-up - Mathematics Institute registration deadline extended to Friday, Feb. 10 About the Mathematics Institute Mathematics education in New York State has undergone a major change this past year. The seven key ideas have been replaced with process strands and content strands Pre-K-12. The NYSUT Mathematics Institute is designed to assist mathematics teachers in grades 5-8 to understand these changes and how they will affect classroom instruction. The sessions will present proven strategies on how to incorporate the new mathematics requirements into classroom activities. The registration fee is $95. Session topics include: Strategies to improve instruction Teaching algebra and geometry at the middle level Using hand-held technology in the middle level mathematics classroom Who should attend? Mathematics teachers grades 5-8 AIS teachers Middle level teachers Special education teachers English language learners (ELL) teachers See also: Mathematics Institute session descriptions (41k pdf) - Mathematics Institute registration deadline extended to Friday, Feb. 10 Literacy Institute (pre-K through grade 5) Session descriptions (68k pdf) Schedule (238k pdf) Registration page Registration form (88k pdf)	More Information Registration Instructions Contact Quesions about the conference? Contact NYSUT via e-mail at resmail@nysutmail.org. For questions about registration and payments contact NYSUT Travel and Conference Services at 1-800 342-9810 extension 6699. Directions to the Crowne Plaza are available at www.crowneplaza.com.
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