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3/30/09:

MATHEMATICS
NEW! **New MST Lesson Plans on the Virtual Learning System (VLS)** Lesson plans related to mathematics, science, and technology education have been added to the New York State Education Department’s Virtual Learning System (VLS). These K-12 lesson plans were developed by teachers involved with the St. Lawrence County STEM Partnership. The partnership, between all 18 St. Lawrence County School Districts, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES, and Clarkson University, is a funded project of the NCLB Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships program. These new lesson plans, as well as other lesson plans, may be accessed at[| http://www.nysvls.org] by choosing a standards area (e.g., MST), selecting a content area (e.g., science), and then by clicking on “Explore Standards Explore Resources.” The learning standards, key ideas, performance indicators, and aligned resources can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate links. The lesson plans may also be accessed by using the search engine on the [|VLS main page].

****NEW!**** **Professional Development for Math Coaching (PDMC) and a New Institute for Leaders Professional Development for Math Coaching Facilitation Based on: Cultivating a Math Coaching Practice: A Guide for K-8 Educators.** The Professional Development for Math Coaching Institute (PDMC) is based on the Center for the Development of Coaching and Math Leadership (CMCP) materials and is structured to bring together math coaches from kindergarten through middle school and those who provide professional development or course-work for math coaching. During the Institute, participants engage in discussions of cases of coaching and investigate mathematics related to K-8 classroom settings. Sessions also explore essential pedagogical issues of math coaching. This is being held this summer, July 19-24, for application and information go to []