Introduction

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The San Diego Mathematics Project (SDMP) is a part of the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education (CRMSE) at San Diego State University (SDSU). SDMP serves mathematics teachers in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

During the first half of the 2000-2001 year, SDMP developed partnerships with five schools in the Chula Vista K-12 cluster in anticipation of the participation of 25 of their teachers next year. We held a two-day retreat for 40 past and future SDMP teacher leaders. We also conducted a 4-6 MPDI for 65 elementary teachers in the Southbay Union School District. During the balance of the year, we will involve teachers in follow-up meetings and teacher working groups that will focus on mathematics content, the HSEE in the Sweetwater High School District, National Board Certification, student assessment, and developing partnerships with the San Ysidro School District preservice teachers in the SDSU Scho\oll of Teacher Education.

The major focus of the 2001-2002 plan is to provide a comprehensive professional development program for teams of teachers from predominantly low performing school.s The program will consist of a three-week summer flagship institute, a two-day fall retreat, winter and spring follow-up Saturdays, and other events and workshops to meet local needs. The focus of all our activities will be to enhance the mathematics content knowledge of all teachers and provide them with the support needed to implement the California Mathematics and Content Standards.

Dr. Rafaela Santa Cruz

San Diego State University