Valle Imperial Mathematics K-8 Local Systemic Change Project

Valle Imperial数学K-8局部系统变化项目(VIM)是El Centro学区、Imperial县教育办公室和圣地亚哥州立大学帝国谷校区之间的合作倡议。这是加利福尼亚州帝国郡一项广泛的系统性改革计划的一部分，该计划旨在实施基于标准的数学教学。这个为期五年的LSC项目旨在通过在课堂上实施高质量的、基于标准的数学材料、教学和评估来支持帝国郡所有1230名K-8数学教师。VIM项目设计的重点是丰富的基于标准的数学内容，促进学生理解的建构主义教学方法，关于儿童学习关键数学概念的研究，提高少数语言学生数学成绩的策略，以及设计和使用适当的学生评估策略。VIM项目设计将利用一种策略来建设区域内的教师干部的领导能力。圣地亚哥州立大学的学前教育将进行重组，重点是加强未来教师的数学背景。现有教师将有机会参加一个获得数学教育高级学位的项目。该项目将利用区域光纤网络作为扩大教师能力的一种手段。将利用一个促进教师专业发展和建立联系机会的互动平台，为远程教育工作人员提供培训。该项目设计包括一个强大的研究部分，重点关注学生成果、教师强化和远程学习的影响。

The Valle Imperial Mathematics K-8 Local Systemic Change Project (VIM) is a collaborative initiative between the El Centro School District, the Imperial County Office of Education and San Diego State University, Imperial Valley Campus. It is one part of a broad systemic reform initiative in Imperial County, California designed to implement standards-based instruction in mathematics. This five year LSC project is designed to support all 1,230 K-8 teachers of mathematics in Imperial County through the implementation of high quality, standards-based mathematics materials, instruction and assessment in their classrooms. It focuses on rich standards-based mathematics content, constructivist instructional methods to promote student understanding, research on children's learning of critical mathematical constructs, strategies to increase mathematics achievement in language minority students, and the design and use of appropriate student assessment strategies.The VIM project design will utilize a strategy to build leadership capacity with a cadre of teachers within the region. Preservice will be restructured at San Diego State University with a focus on strengthening the mathematics background of prospective teachers. Existing teachers will be afforded the opportunities to participate in a program to receive advanced degrees in Mathematics Education. The project will utilize the regional fiber optic network as a means of extending teacher enhancement. An interactive platform to enhance professional development and networking opportunities for teachers will be used to provide distance learning staff development. The project design includes a strong research component focusing on student outcomes, the effects of teacher enhancement and distance learning.