FAME's immersive experience for the Summer 2020 cohort will be online. No travel required!

For more information about any of the KCI programs, please contact programs@krauseinnovationcenter.org.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Mathematics Made Relevant

A BLENDED Professional Learning Program for Math Teachers Grades 6 - 12

Do you want to...

  • deepen your understanding of the Eight Mathematical Practices?
  • learn additional strategies for teaching mathematics?
  • use computer and web technologies in math instruction to engage and motivate learners?
  • deepen your Common Core Understanding?

The FAME program is designed to increase teachers’ content knowledge and teaching skills in key pre-algebra, algebra, and transformational geometry concepts in grades 6-12. FAME also promotes and encourages the use of technology in instruction to support mathematics teaching and learning and is Common Core aligned, giving teachers added skills in implementing the Common Core State Standards.

Teachers will explore ratios and proportional reasoning, expressions and equations, algebraic functions and transformational geometry concepts with an emphasis on topics that students often find challenging to master while also learning how to integrate computer and Internet technologies (e.g., GeoGebra, spreadsheet software, and virtual manipulatives) to support teaching and learning.

teacher engaged in FAME project

  • Program Benefits

    • You will earn 7.5 (quarter) units from Foothill College, which can help you on your salary schedule (step). Check with your human resources department for more information. This is approximately a $400 value!
    • Because this is a donor-funded program, you only pay a $75 non-refundable fee upon acceptance to the program.
    • You will be trained by incredibly knowledgeable math instructors throughout the 90-hour program.
    • For completing the FAME program you will receive a $400 stipend.
    • This professional development does not require travel.

  • Eligibility & Requirements

    This program is open to mathematics educators who teach in grades 6 - 12.

    • You must be a current California resident and have held California residency status for at least one year.
    • Attend the online orientation, all 30 hours of scheduled instruction (5 days x 6 hours per day), and complete the other 30 hours of the program online by the end of August.
    • Redesign math lessons or a unit of study during the summer institute that you will then subsequently teach in the Fall quarter.
    • Participate in four academic year follow-on sessions (usually one Saturday each in October, November, February, and March)
    • Complete two additional units of FastTECH (LINC) classes during Summer, Fall, and/or Winter quarters.
    • Support from school principal, who is required to complete an online support form.
    • Agree to take a survey before and after the summer institute and again at the end of the program.
    • Create an e-portfolio of work that documents teaching practice and student outcomes that the FAME team will use to help us determine if the program’s goals have been met.
FAME

In my 37 years of teaching math, this is the best professional development course I’ve taken. The hands-on strategies and the technology tools have changed the way I think about how to teach math.

FAME

I would want ALL teachers to participate in FAME. It takes exposure to good professional development to get many teachers to change their teaching practices. Once teachers from the same school site have taken valuable PD, they are more likely to collaborate together.

FAME

FAME was the best professional development program that I have been to! The instructors did a wonderful job modeling, presenting, and giving us time to work with and practice great math!

FAME

I liked that specific activities to address key concepts were shown, so I actually had concrete things to take directly back to the classroom. All the sharing of resources was also extremely valuable.

FAME

As a result of FAME, I put more emphasis on providing time for students to talk about the math concepts, both in small groups and whole class. I allow students to share different strategies that have worked for them and try to have students explain concepts they understand, rather than me always explaining.

FAME

This was the best professional training I have attended. The faculty and the support staff were extremely helpful and made the whole program fun.

Schedule

The FAME program consists of an orientation in the spring, and a summer institute comprised of five days of synchronous, live online instruction. FAME continues with four follow-on sessions during the academic year. The program is conducted fully online, no travel required.

During the Summer Intensive dates, it is expected that participants will be available for synchronous, live instruction. It will be instructor-facilitated and will range from participant presentations to whole-class or small group discussion. Otherwise, it will be expected that participants engage in asynchronous group or individual work to complete the requirements of the program.

Additionally, to further your learning, the program requires an additional two-units of LINC courses  at Foothill College (online or in-person). The program includes four follow-up sessions during the academic year (typically on Saturdays) that are designed to help implement instructional changes, build a professional learning community, and address additional math content and technology topics.

Spring Orientation

ONLINE
EARLY JUNE

Pre-work will be provided by June 26th, 2020.

Summer Intensive

MONDAY THRU FRIDAY

JULY 27 - 31, 2020

5 days of synchronous, in-person online instruction

Summer Online

COMPLETE BY AUG 20

24 additional hours online learning required during the summer

Follow Up Sessions

DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR

usually a Saturday in October, November, February, and March

Additional Units

SUMMER 2020, FALL 2020, OR WINTER 2021

two units required, your choice of Foothill College courses

Testimonials