Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center
NWRCC Events
Addressing the Unique Mathematics Education Needs of Rural Schools
Description
One of the most distinguishing characteristics of the Northwest region is its rurality. Of the over 5,200 schools in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, 39 percent are designated as rural. A variety of NCLB-related issues have been identified as of particular concern for rural schools, including recruitment and retention of qualified teachers, administrator turn-over, student achievement and dropout, access to advanced placement courses, and effective professional development. In particular, an examination of regional AYP data for rural schools suggests a significant need in the area of mathematics.
To address this need, the NWRCC will focus on the goal of building the capacity of SEAs to provide support to rural schools and districts not making AYP in mathematics over the next several years. In support of achieving this goal, invited participants will convene in Portland on October 29-30, 2007, at Addressing the Unique Mathematics Education Needs of Rural Schools - A Symposium for Northwest SEA Leaders.
At the symposium participants will:
- Learn about professional development resources for improving mathematics instruction
- Share information on current and upcoming mathematics initiatives in their states
- Initiate a rural mathematics learning community among SEA leaders in the northwest
- Provide input to NWRCC on potential mathematics-related technical assistance
Meeting Location and Times
The symposium will be held in the Board Room on the 5th floor of the NWREL offices, located at 101 S.W. Main Street, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon 97204.
Check-in begins Monday, October 29, at 12:00 p.m., with lunch at 12:30 p.m. The symposium will conclude at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30.