Region 11 Collaborative/Fort Worth

Mission

Education Service Center Region XI will provide sustained, high intensity mathematics professional development supported by scientifically based research aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).    Professional development will be provided to K-12 teachers in district, charter,  and private schools who serve a student population that is at least 40% economically disadvantaged and/or identified as Academically Unacceptable or not making Adequate Yearly Progress.

The Education Service Center Region XI Texas Regional Mathematics Collaborative goals are the following:

• Provide multi-day professional development supoetd by scientifically based research designed to deepen K-12 mathematics teachers’ content knowledge and pedagogy
• Improve the quality and coherence of the learning experiences for mathematics teachers through high quality professional development
• Promote sustainable relationships between institutions of higher education and K-12 schools that strengthen reform efforts in K-12 mathematics education
• Improve students' academic achievement in mathematics and strengthen the quality of mathematics instruction.

 

Accomplishments

During the 2006-2009 school years, the ESC Region XI Mathematics Collaborative served more than 1500 teachers and mathematics leaders. Teachers who attended the professional development indicated that the new knowledge and skills acquired in the training would have a positive impact on the achievement of their students.

Currently, ESC Region XI Mathematics Collaborative is modeled around a vertical team concept with each of the member school districts, charter schools or private schools sending teachers from their high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools to attend the trainings that are offered. This in turn has built the capacity of districts to have a team of math teacher leaders that will advocate mathematics education, mentor other math teachers in their district, and serve as a district resource for math content and pedagogy.

 

 

 

Contact

Name: Patty Copeland
Title: Math Consultant
Email: pcopeland@esc11.net
Phone: 817-740-7528

Web Site: http://www.esc11.net

 

Partners

Texas Woman's University

 

Participating School Districts

Participation as a Cadre Member is open to all Region XI K-12 teachers in district, charter, and private schools. ESC Region XI will also work with Math Teacher Mentors from the following districts during the 2009-2010 school year:

Alvarado ISD
Bridgeport ISD
Burleson ISD
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Erath Excels! Academy, Inc.
Everman ISD
Godley ISD
Kennedale ISD
Metro Academy of Math and Science
Mineral Wells ISD
Richard Milburn Academy
Rio Vista ISD
Valley View ISD

 

 

Events and Activities

A list of our collaborative events and activities can be accessed online here.