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The Curtis Center aims to increase the quality of pre-collegiate mathematics activity by providing effective opportunities for K-12 teachers to deepen their understanding of the mathematics they teach, extend their knowledge of mathematics, and learn how to apply their mathematical knowledge to the work of teaching. To this end we support:


Curtis Center Mathematics and Teaching Conference: March 3, 2012: Exercise Your Common Core We enthusiastically invite you to attend the sixth annual UCLA Mathematics Department's Philip C. Curtis Jr. Center for Mathematics and Teaching Conference! The conference will focus on the Common Core Standards for mathematics and is composed of a keynote talk and breakout sessions in three areas: Common Core Preparation for Elementary, Middle and High School. This year's keynote speaker is Jason Zimba, co-founder of Student Achievement Partners. As a lead writer of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics, Jason was instrumental in achieving a new state of the art for internationally-benchmarked, college and career ready standards based on evidence. In addition, an outstanding group of speakers have agreed to present in the breakout sessions. We believe the day will be thought provoking and worthwhile for mathematics teachers, mathematics teacher leaders, mathematics education researchers, and mathematicians alike and hope to see you there! WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - NO EXCEPTIONS Registration will begin at 8:00. The conference will begin at 9:00am and end at 3:30pm. Program coming soon Confirmed Presenters Keynote Speaker: Jason Zimba, Student Achievement Partners Plenary Session: Susan Gendron, SMARTER; International Center for Leadership in Education Tony Alteparmakian, Foothill High School Bruce Arnold, Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project, UCSD Darin Beigie, Harvard-Westlake School Maureen Burkhart and Michelle Katz, Northridge Academy High School Melissa Canham, Downey Unified School District Carol Cronk, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools; Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project Workgroup Heather Dallas, Curtis Center/Mathematics Department, UCLA Bruce Grip, Chaffey Joint Union High School District Robert Kaplinsky, Downey Unified School District Xuhui Li, CSU Long Beach Chris Ograin, UC Santa Barbara Sue Olson, Harvard-Westlake School Stephanie Penniman, Alta California Elementary; Curtis Center; Curtis Center/Mathematics Department, UCLA Robin Ramos, The Ramos Group Lynne Redman Co, Leo Politi Elementary; Curtis Center/Mathematics Department, UCLA Brian Shay, Canyon Crest Academy Michelle Sidwell, Curtis Center/Mathematics Department, UCLA John Wilkins, CSU Dominguez Hills

	The Mathematics Content Program for Teachers and Students MCPT offers authorization programs for teachers who wish to earn authorizations to teach mathematics through grade 9. Their 8-course program is the only comprehensive program approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for supplementary authorization in mathematics, and their 12-course program is approved for subject matter authorization. Each four-unit course generally meet once a week for 10 weeks at locations in the greater Los Angeles area. MCPT also provides mathematics professional development to schools and districts. For more information, please visit www.math.ucla.edu/mcpt.

	The UCLA site of the Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project The UCLA Site of MDTP serves Los Angeles and Ventura county teachers by distributing, scoring, and reporting the results of tests that measure student readiness for secondary mathematics courses. The diagnostic information resulting from MDTP testing can help students and teachers identify specific areas where additional study or review is needed. New online testing services provide immediate results and enhanced reporting capabilities. The UCLA Site Director is also available to help teachers in the appropriate use of MDTP materials. MDTP is a statewide project funded by the California State University, the University of California and the California Academic Partnership Program. Paper testing, reporting and consultation services are provided free of charge, online testing is $1 per student per test. For additional information and contacts, please see http://mdtp.ucsd.edu

	The Executive Offices of the California Mathematics Projects The California Mathematics Project consists of 19 regional sites located at college and university campuses throughout the state. Each of these regional sites designs programs that meet the unique needs of schools and teachers in their region. Programs may include: intensive institute models, teacher leadership institutes, year-round workshops targeted on a specific mathematical topic, formal partnerships (or contracted services) with schools and/or districts, and programs aimed at specific school constituencies (e.g. students, aides, administrators, parents). Ultimately, the goal of the CMP is to enhance the quality of California’s K-12 mathematics education by increasing teachers’ mathematical content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge, and by supporting and developing leadership skills. http://www.cmpso.org/

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