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JANUARY 2010 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1

US and China Mathematics Collaboration

The China-U.S. Mathematics Education Workshop was held in Newport Beach, CA on July 31 through August 2, 2009. The workshop was organized by the U.S. National Commission on Mathematics Instruction to examine the career ladder of mathematics teachers and the structure of the mathematics teaching profession in both the United States and China. The workshop originated from a collaborative meeting at the China Math Education Confer-ence at the University of Penn-sylvania in 2008, and a similar session held in Monterey, Mexico as part of ICME 11.

The U.S. National Com-mission on Mathematics Instruction (USNC/MI) plans, recommends, and encourages projects in areas of interna-tional importance in math-ematical sciences education. It also advises the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council (NAS-NRC) in all matters pertaining to the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI).

At the three-day workshop, each country was represented

by a team of highly-accom-plished k-12 teachers, univer-sity mathematics educators and researchers. Presentations and discussions covered teacher preparation, the daily work of teachers, on-going professional development , opportunities for distinction and expanded roles beyond the classroom.

Specific questions ad-dressed included:• What opportunities are there for teachers of mathematics to advance in their profession? Such advancements might include changes in position, increases in salary, greater visibility, and promotions to supervisory or policy positions.• How are promising or suc-cessful teachers identified and what assistance or support is provided them? This might

include mentoring, grants, professional development.• What level of status is ac-corded teachers of mathemat-ics and how does that affect the kinds of people who decide to pursue teaching careers?• What types of continuing relationships are available between pre-collegiate teachers and university faculty?• What are the chief obstruc-tions to or hallmarks of a satisfying career?

The workshop is expected to result in a report from the National Research Council.

Peg Cagle, CalTAC member and Mathematics Teacher at Lawrence Middle School and Gifted Magnet attended the conference and complied this article.

IN THIS ISSUE

Cal TAC (California Teacher Advisory Council) is a statewide group of twelve outstanding K-14 science and math classroom teachers and is modeled after the successful National Teacher Advi-sory Council, established in 2002 by the National Academies. Cal-TAC works to provide a valuable connection between the teaching community and the educational experts and policymakers who are shaping California’s educational system. They are the teacher voice addressing critical needs in math and science education. CalTAC members are appointed for three-year terms. The California Council on Science and Technol-ogy (CCST) and the Center for the Future Teaching and Learning (CFTL) jointly support Cal TAC.

The latest news and information from

the California Teacher Advisory Council–

the voice of the teacher on research,

policy and practice.

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STEM Workforce Preparation February 2, 2009 2

Integrating Science Technology and Mathematics Education February 18-19, 2009 2

Successful Programs in Elementary Science Education April 29–30, 2009 2

CCST October Council Meeting 3

Pete Arvedson NAE Symposium September 8, 2009 4

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JANUARY 2010

How Do We Get From Here to There, was published in April 2009. This report is available on the CCST website.

Creating a well-prepared STEM work-force: How do we get from here to there?CalTAC Symposium, February 2, 2009

On February 2, 2009, a group of California science and math-ematics teachers, policymakers, researchers, and representa-tives from business, industry, and higher education met to consider how California could do a better job of prepar-ing today’s students for the future STEM workforce. The symposium was co-sponsored by CCST and the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (CFTL), as well as the California Teacher Advisory Council. This was CalTAC’s first symposium addressing the preparation of California’s students for the future STEM workforce. A detailed summary of the symposium, Creating a Well Prepare STEM Workforce:

> ccst.us/news/2009/20090218caltac.php

Integrating Science Technology and Mathematics EducationStrategic Visioning Meeting, February 18–19, 2009

On February 18-19, 2009, the National Research Council (NRC) Center for Education and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) convened a strategic visioning meeting to address integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educa-tion through an innovation and learning network in California. The meeting was designed to guide and inform the work of leaders from the California Council on Science Technol-ogy (CCST) and the California State University (CSU) who are planning a process to establish a California STEM Innovation Network (CSIN) and frame-work for advocacy in the state. The meeting gave CCST a unique opportunity to distill a decade of analysis into a practi-cal planning project.

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CalTAC Symposium Creating a Well-Prepared STEM Workforce: How Do We Get From Here to There? February 2, 2010

Integrating Science Technology and Mathematics Education February 18-19, 2009

Building a Village: Learning From and Sustaining Successful Programs in Elementary Science Education April 29-30, 2009

China-U.S. Mathematics Education Workshop July 31– August 2, 2009

Imagine It!2 CalTAC-NTAC Collaboration August 15, 2010

K-12 ….. National Academies of Engineering Washington, D.C. September xx, 2010

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High-caliber science and math education pays many dividends...It not only imparts precisely the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that modern business and industry need to compete in the global marketplace, but also promotes the ra-tional decision-making that yields thoughtful, productive citizens.

Keynote speaker, Bruce Alberts

Building a Village: Learning From and Sustaining Successful Programs in Elementary Science EducationCCST, NRC, and NAE Symposium, April 29-30, 2009

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Council on Science and Tech-nology collaborated with the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, and other sup-porters to organize and host a convocation on April 29-30, 2009 at the Beckman Cen-ter in Irvine, California, that brought together key stake-holders in California’s science education system. This event enabled participants to explore ways to more effectively and efficiently support, sustain, and communicate statewide about promising research and practices in K-6 science educa-tion. The Convocation served as the launch of a longer-term statewide discussion of ways for multiple communities to sustain and grow effective science education programs within California.

The latest news and information from the

California Teacher Advisory Council

2009 CALIFORNIA TEACHER ADVISORY COUNCIL

Anne Marie Bergen Chair District Science Teacher Oakdale Joint Unified School District

Barbara Shannon Vice Chair Director, Synergy Kinetic Academy Los Angeles

John Peter Arvedson Retired Science Teacher La Puente High School

Peg Cagle Mathematics Teacher Lawrence Middle School and Gifted Magnet

Jeffery Foote Multi Subject Teacher Kermit McKenzie Jr. High

Javier Gonzalez Mathematics Teacher Pioneer High School

Diana Herrington Mathematics Teacher Clovis High school

Juliana Jones Mathematics Teacher Montera Middle School

Suzanne Nakashima Elementary School Teacher Lincrest Elementary School

Sue Pritchard Science Teacher Washington Middles School

Mark Stefanski Biology Teacher and H.D. Thoreau Faculty Chair for Sustainability Marin Academy

Katrina Williams Elementary School Teacher Steinbeck Elementary School

On October 8 and 9, 2009 the California Council of Science and Technology met at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center, UC Irvine, one of three meetings for 2009. For over a year CalTAC has had a representative at each of these meetings to provide a con-nection between CalTAC and CCST as well as to voice the teaching perspective as needed. October 8 CalTAC members Sue Pritchard, Barbara Shan-non, and Anne Marie Bergen attended the dinner meeting featuring Elon Musk, CEO and CTO of SpaceX Corpora-tion. His creative mind and entrepreneurial spirit was quite evident as we dined and then listened to details about SpaceX Corporation, a company that is creating a new model to de-velop launch vehicles that will ultimately reduce the cost and increase the reliability of space access and re-ignite humanity’s efforts to explore and develop space.

The following day focused on NASA’s 50th Anniversary. Susan Hackwood first provided an overview of CCST activi-ties to include the launching of the Science and Technology Fellows and an overview of Educational Projects in which CalTAC has played key roles: Three Educational Sympoisa, forward movement of the

CSI-Net with new director Stephanie Couch , CalTAC’s video conference with NTAC to give input to the Imagine It project, and CalTAC member Pete Arvedson’s participation and report on the September 8 Symposium hosted by the National Academies of Engi-neering and National Research Council focusing on K-12 Engineering.

Through the day CCST Council members and CalTAC members Barbara Shannon and Anne Marie Bergen, listened to and participated in presentations focusing on California’s space industry. The final presentation focused on Space Engineering Education highlighting programs at USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering and Cal Poly’s Aerospace Engi-neering Department. Students from USC shared their Cubesat satellite projects which really

captured the audience’s atten-tion (especially the CalTAC members!)

Attending CCST Coun-cil meetings provides a great opportunity for CalTAC to interact with scientists, math-ematicians, leaders of high education, and politicians and bring the voice and perspec-tive of teachers to the decision making process.

CCST October Council Meeting

Keynote speaker, El Musk, CEO and

CTO of SpaceX Corporation

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