Annual Fall and Spring Networking Conferences
RUSMP has hosted annual Fall and Spring Networking Conferences since 1987 at which distinguished educators speak and RUSMP alumni, Master Teachers, and Support Teachers make presentations to share new resources and teaching ideas. A luncheon for all present provides a networking mechanism for the various summer and academic-year programs.
This year's Spring Networking Conference was held at Duncan Hall on the Rice University campus, and featured Dr. Robin A. Ward, Associate Director for Curriculum Integration at RUSMP, and Dr. Nita Copley, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Houston's College of Education.
See Robin's literature list, Robin's presentation, Nita's presentation, pictures from the networking conference, and session listings from prior networking conferences.
Academic-Year Non-Credit Courses
RUSMP is offering the following non-credit courses for the Spring of 2008:
- Developing the Measurement Strand: A Course for K-5 Teachers
- 3-D Visualization: A Course for K-8 Teachers
RUSMP offered the following courses that began in the Fall of 2007:
- Calculus for High School Teachers
- Algebra for Elementary Teachers
- Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics for Middle and High School Teachers
- Topics in Algebra for Algebra 1 Teachers
These content-specific courses are offered to develop the mathematical knowledge of classroom teachers. See a listing of prior years' course offerings.
Academic-Year Graduate Courses
RUSMP has offered graduate courses during the academic year. These rigorous courses help develop pedagogy that will allow teachers to provide students with a foundation for future studies in mathematics and to challenge and motivate students. The courses are open to teachers in the Houston area.
Technology Training and Workshops
RUSMP provides a variety of workshops focused on helping teachers effectively use technology in the classroom. These workshops are customized to help meet the specific needs of teachers and include training in the appropriate use of calculators at the elementary level, the use of graphing technology and data collection devices at the secondary level in both math and science and the use of computer software applications at all levels.