National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics

1. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Suzanne Mitchell, S2 Board Member www.mathedleadership.org suzmitch@comcast.net Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics September 29, 2009

2. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics N-Network and collaborate with stakeholders in education, business, and government to ensure growth and development of mathematics education leaders. C-Communicate current and relevant research to mathematics leaders. S-Support and sustain student achievement through the development of leadership skills M-Motivate mathematics leaders to maintain a lifelong commitment to provide equity and access for all learners. I’m here today representing the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. The Board of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics decided to create this PRIME leadership framework as a call to excellence in mathematics education. NCSM provides the following for mathematics leaders at all levels: The framework meets the vision of the organization. Briefly describe each letter. N C S M LATER YOU CAN CONNECT THE VISION OF NCSM TO THE 3 UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS IN SLIDE 7I’m here today representing the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. The Board of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics decided to create this PRIME leadership framework as a call to excellence in mathematics education. NCSM provides the following for mathematics leaders at all levels: The framework meets the vision of the organization. Briefly describe each letter. N C S M LATER YOU CAN CONNECT THE VISION OF NCSM TO THE 3 UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS IN SLIDE 7

3. PRIME provides the ADULT ACTIONS necessary to address these issue The PRIME Leadership Framework is written and design for all mathematics leadership types: principals, math specialists, math coordinators, math coaches, curriculum coordinators, lead teachers, math supervisors; mentor teachers. A critical component to improve mathematics learning is the continuous content and pedagogy support needed by teachers on a regular basis. PRIME provides the ADULT ACTIONS necessary to address these issue The PRIME Leadership Framework is written and design for all mathematics leadership types: principals, math specialists, math coordinators, math coaches, curriculum coordinators, lead teachers, math supervisors; mentor teachers. A critical component to improve mathematics learning is the continuous content and pedagogy support needed by teachers on a regular basis.

4. The PRIME Leadership Framework Provides a vision of what “ought to be” in school leadership PreK-12. Asks mathematics education leaders PreK-12 to ensure every adult focus his/her energy and efforts on the “right set of things.” Asks mathematics education leaders to take responsibility and accountability for leadership practices that will result in mathematics programs that are both equitable and excellent PRIME aims to describe the actions for math education leaders- a vision of what OUGHT TO BE in school leadership in PreK-12 . PRIME asks leaders to ENSURE – guarantee - that every adult focus his or her attention , energy, and efforts on the right set of things to do . PRIME asks YOU – the math education leader to take responsibility for leadership practices that will result in math programs that are both equitable and excellentPRIME aims to describe the actions for math education leaders- a vision of what OUGHT TO BE in school leadership in PreK-12 . PRIME asks leaders to ENSURE – guarantee - that every adult focus his or her attention , energy, and efforts on the right set of things to do . PRIME asks YOU – the math education leader to take responsibility for leadership practices that will result in math programs that are both equitable and excellent

5. Leadership Principles Equity Leadership Teaching and Learning Leadership Curriculum Leadership Assessment Leadership [Note - likely they will only have the Executive Summary; text below if from pg. 4 in PRIME book] PRIME is divided into 4 Principles – Every mathematics leader, principal, math coach, coordinator must study and master these 4 principles. 1. Equity Leadership – You as a leader must ensure high expectations and access to meaningful mathematics learning for every student. Equity has been a silent partner. It needs equal play with curriculum, instruction and assessment. 2. Teaching and Learning Leadership – You as a leader must ensure high expectations and access to meaningful mathematics instruction every day. 3. Curriculum Leadership –You as a leader must ensure relevant and meaningful mathematics in every lesson – content 4. Assessment Leadership – You as a leader must ensure timely, accurate monitoring of student learning and adjustment of teacher instruction for improved learning.[Note - likely they will only have the Executive Summary; text below if from pg. 4 in PRIME book] PRIME is divided into 4 Principles – Every mathematics leader, principal, math coach, coordinator must study and master these 4 principles. 1. Equity Leadership – You as a leader must ensure high expectations and access to meaningful mathematics learning for every student. Equity has been a silent partner. It needs equal play with curriculum, instruction and assessment. 2. Teaching and Learning Leadership – You as a leader must ensure high expectations and access to meaningful mathematics instruction every day. 3. Curriculum Leadership –You as a leader must ensure relevant and meaningful mathematics in every lesson – content 4. Assessment Leadership – You as a leader must ensure timely, accurate monitoring of student learning and adjustment of teacher instruction for improved learning.

6. Underlying Assumptions of the Framework PRIME is based upon these themes: Success for every student, teacher and leader Research-informed teacher actions Teacher collaboration and professional learning Use this slide as a quick reference (I MINUTE). What we want is not only success for every student; but also success for every teacher and leader. Education is a team effort. Your school needs research-informed actions and teacher collaboration and meaningful professional development. (pages 2-3 in PRIME) ALSO, THIS IS OUR CORE BELIEFS. PRIME WAS WRITTEN BASED ON THESE VALUES…Use this slide as a quick reference (I MINUTE). What we want is not only success for every student; but also success for every teacher and leader. Education is a team effort. Your school needs research-informed actions and teacher collaboration and meaningful professional development. (pages 2-3 in PRIME) ALSO, THIS IS OUR CORE BELIEFS. PRIME WAS WRITTEN BASED ON THESE VALUES…

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8. NCSM Membership 4 Newsletters and FUTURE Electronic newsletters- “Math Coaches Corner” NCSM Journal Position Papers Monographs NCSM Leadership Seminars and Conferences Current Leadership research amd practice

9. NCSM Position Papers Leadership in Mathematics Education Series: Ensuring a high quality professional development program Ensuring the effectiveness of a professional development program Delivering a high quality professional development program

10. Improving Student Achievement Position Paper Series ..by Leading Effective and Collaborative Teams of Mathematics Teachers ..by Leading Sustained Professional Learning for Mathematics Content and Pedagogical Knowledge Development .. by Leading the Pursuit of a Vision for Equity 4. .. in Mathematics for Students with Special Needs 5. ..by Effective Assessment Practices

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