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San Joaquin Valley Mathematics Project

SJVMP Past Events Archive

Spreading Improvements in Teaching to All Classrooms with Dr. James Hiebert Time: January 31, 2014 from 3:45pm to 5:45pm
Location: Fresno State in the Education Building Room 140
City/Town: Fresno
Event Type: guest, speaker
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: Jan 16

Event Description:
Spreading Improvements in Teaching to All Classrooms 

Abstract: The history of teaching improvement in the United States is filled with pockets of excellence that do not spread to the average classroom. Most students experience mathematics teaching today much like their ancestors a century ago. One path toward wider-scale and lasting improvement in teaching is to focus on teaching rather than on teachers. Dr. Jim Hiebert will describe why this simple-sounding change could have profound effects for teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators. Although this path has not been taken in the U.S., it has been remarkably successful in other countries. Dr. Hiebert will examine the challenges and the benefits of this approach for American education. Check-in: 3:45-4:15 p.m. • Program: 4:15-5:45 p.m. Location: Kremen Education 140 (NW corner of Maple and Shaw Ave.) California State University, Fresno Parking: FREE on weekends after 4:00 p.m. on Friday

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Winter Leadership Retreat 2014

Time: January 31, 2014 to February 1, 2014
Location: St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers, CA
Event Type: conference
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: Dec 27, 2013

Event Description:
The 13th Annual Winter Leadership Retreat is an exciting opportunity to network with fellow educators, explore the latest research for professional development and delve deeply into the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the new generation of assessments.

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SJVMP and CCSS Partnership

Event DescriptionA Saturday Series for Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators; Grade Span Break-outs for K-12

Overview
Each day will again begin with a general session focused around the Mathematical Practices. This will be followed by 3 grade span break-out sessions for grades K-12, facilitated by members of the San Joaquin Valley Mathematics Project.
- Sessions can be attended individually or as a comprehensive series.

CCSS Series for Fall 2013- Patterns, Relations, and Functions

Time: November 23, 2014
Location: Fresno State Campus- University Business Center
Event Type: Workshop Series
Organized By: CMC- Central and SJVMP
Latest Activity: October 10, 2013

CCSS Series for Fall 2013- Real Numbers

Time: October 26, 2013 9-3
Location: Fresno CA
Event Type: Workshop Series
Organized By: CMC- Central and SJVMP
Latest Activity: October 10, 2013

CCSS Series for Fall 2013- Mathematical Modeling

Time: September 28,2013 9-3
Location: Fresno State Campus- University Business Center
Event Type: Workshop Series
Organized By: CMC- Central and SJVMP
Latest Activity: September 30, 2013

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Summer Leadership Institute 2013

Time: July 9th, 2013 to July 19th, 2013
Location: First half week is residential- St. Anthony’s Retreat in Three Rivers, CA and Second week- Fresno State in Fresno CA
Event Type: SeminarOrganized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: May 8, 2013

Event Description:
A great opportunity to further educational and content knowledge while networking with field leaders and fellow educators.

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Teaching Geometry with Common Core Mathematical Practices

Time: June 15, 2013 to June 21st, 2013
Location: CSU, Fresno
Event Type: Workshop
Organized By:  May Lee
Latest Activity: April 2nd, 2013

Event Description:
The Department of Mathematics at California State University, Fresno in collaboration with San Joaquin Valley Mathematics Project (SJVMP), Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) and Science and Mathematics Education Center (SMEC) offers a unique opportunity for middle and high school teachers to learn how to integrate standards for mathematical practices and common core mathematical standards through embedded lessons with actual students.

Interested middle and high school geometry teachers are invited to apply for an intensive one-week learning experience. 

Six-days of intensive hands-on learning through activities and demonstration classes for elementary, middle or high school teachers to help implement the Geometry Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) with optional monthly discussion meetings

  • Learn the new middle school and high school Geometry content of the CCSSM through hands-on activities and projects
  • Collaboratively prepare and field test lessons that incorporate the eight standards for mathematical practices of CCSSM
  • Observe demonstration geometry classes with highly effective teaching strategies
  • Intensive learning experience through challenging mathematical and pedagogical tasks in an enjoyable environment
  • Change the way you think about teaching mathematics
  • Learn to use dynamic geometry software to explore geometric concepts
  • Take back implementation techniques of CCSS into your own school
  • Earn California State University, Fresno professional development units (optional)

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Winter Leadership Retreat 2013

Time: January 25th, 2013 to January 27th, 2013
Location: St. Anthony Retreat Center
Event type: Conference
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: Jan 22, 2013

Event Description: 
The 12th Annual Winter Leadership Retreat is an exciting opportunity to network with fellow educators, explore the latest research for professional development and delve deeply into the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the new generation of assessments.

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Bohlin Book Chapter on SJVMP

Time: November 6th 2012, 6-7
Event Type: Book, Chapter
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: November 6th, 2012

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Common Core Standards Based Instruction with Technology

Time: October 20, 2012
Location: Education Building Room 153
Event Type: Workshop
Organized By:  May Lee
Latest Activity: October 4th, 2012

Event Description:
A professional development day focusing on Common Core Standards-Based Instruction with Technology. The presentations and hands-on labs will target the needs of grade 6-12 pre-service and in-service teachers. The event will be held on CSU Fresno campus on October 20, 2012. The Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative grant will pay the registration fee for the first 20 students or recent graduates (last 2 years) who register (see the attached flyer for details).

  1. Attending this workshop gives you an opportunity to see how experienced teachers align their instruction with Common Core Standards with special emphasis on the effective use of technology
  2. Meet teacher leaders in the San Joaquin Valley
  3. Hear from students who have concentrated in effective use of instructional technology in their research through the Master's program in mathematics
  4. Get involved in professional development by SJVMP and MSTI
  5. Earn university credit (optional).

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Fall 2012 STEM Professional Development Opportunities

Time: September 21st, 2012 to December 6th, 2012
Location: Central Valleey
Event Type: Conferences and Workshops
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: September 15th, 2012

Event Description:
For Current and Prospective Mathematics and Science Teachers!

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Summer Leadership Institute 2012

Time: July 9th, 2012 to July 20th, 2012
Location: First Week is Residential St Anthony’s Retreat in Three Rivers, CA and Second week- Fresno State in Fresno, CA
Event Type: Workshop
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: May 29, 2012

Event Description:
A great opportunity to further educational and content knowledge while networking with field leaders and fellow educators.

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Teaching Geometry with Common Core Mathematical Practices

Time: June 11, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Location: CSU, Fresno
Event Type: Workshop
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: Jun 4, 2012

Event Description:
The Department of Mathematics at California State University, Fresno in collaboration with San Joaquin Valley Mathematics Project (SJVMP) and Science and Mathematics Education Center (SMEC) offers a unique opportunity for middle and high school teachers to learn how to integrate standards for mathematical practices and common core mathematical standards through embedded lessons with actual students.

Interested middle and high school geometry teachers are invited to apply for an intensive one-week learning experience.

One week of intensive hands-on learning through activities and demonstration classes for the teachers who teach middle school or high school Geometry to help implementing the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM).

  • Learn the new middle school and high school Geometry content of the CCSSM through hands-on activities and projects
  • Collaboratively prepare and field test lessons that incorporate the eight standards for mathematical practices of CCSSM
  • Observe demonstration geometry classes with highly effective teaching strategies
  • Intensive learning experience through challenging mathematical and pedagogical tasks in an enjoyable environment
  • Change the way you think about teaching mathematics
  • Learn to use dynamic geometry software to explore geometric concepts
  • Bring back implementation techniques of CCSS into your own school
  • Earn California State University, Fresno professional development units (optional)

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Preparing for Common Core Standards Based Mathematics Instruction

Time: April 28th, 2012
Location: CSUF- Education Building Room 170
Event Type: Symposium
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: April 26, 2012

Event Description:
If you are interested in teaching math (any level), you will definitely want to attend the San Joaquin Valley Mathematics Project's all-day symposium, "Preparing for Common Core-Based Mathematics Instruction"!

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Winter Leadership Retreat 2012

Time: January 277th, 2012 to January 29th, 2012
Location: St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers, CA
Event Type: Workshop
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: Jan 11, 2012

Event Description:
The 11th Annual Winter Leadership Retreat is an exciting opportunity to network with fellow educators, explore the latest research for professional development and delve deeply into the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the new generation of assessments.

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Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Conference

Time: October 28th, 2011 to October 29, 2011
Location: Education Building, CSU Fresno
Event Type: Conference
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: October 21st, 2011

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Technology Day Fall 2011

Time: October 22, 2011
Location: Fresno State
Event Type: Workshop
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: October 13, 2011

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SJVMP Summer Leadership Institute Follow-Up

Time: October 1, 2011
Location: Fresno State
Event Type: Workshop
Organized By: May Lee
Latest Activity: September 26th, 2011

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