Interested in a systems approach to teaching deep content knowledge? 

OCTP's middle level math professional development is available at no cost to your school or district. It is a three year process focusing on grades 5-8. Connected Math is the curriculum used providing a program designated exemplary from the National Science Foundation.

The Middle Level Math Professional Development Institute (PDI) is designed as a three-year project which provide teachers the opportunity to learn and implement the major mathematical concepts as designated by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. Connected Mathematics is a curriculum build around mathematical problems that help students and teachers develop an understanding of important concepts and skills.  It focuses on the improvement of teaching which includes the methods that teachers use in the classroom as well as content knowledge through the eight units of study. A 2004 United States Department of Education report indicated that Connected Mathematics is one of five curricula that meet USDE standards.

Contact Dr. Teena Nations for more information.