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A National Convocation on Professional Development For Mathematics and Science Teachers, K-12
Authors: Horizon Research, Inc.
Date: September 2002
With support from the National Science Foundation, Horizon Research, Inc. coordinated a national convocation on mathematics and science professional development. The convocation was the culmination of an NSF-supported project directed by Iris Weiss to increase the accessibility of resources for the professional development of mathematics and science teachers. Topics addressed at the convocation included the following: designing effective professional development; locating resources for use in professional development programs; preparing and deploying teacher leaders and other professional development providers; creating a supportive context for reform; and assessing the impact of the professional development on teachers and students. Slides and handouts from the convocation are presented here.
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A National Convocation on Professional Development For Mathematics and Science Teachers, K-12
