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  • Mathematics Achievement Academies: 

    This summer, ESC Region 11, with funding from Texas Education Agency, will offer Mathematics Achievement Academies for kindergarten through fifth-grade educators. 

    The mathematics academies include effective and systematic instructional practices in mathematics, including problem-solving the place value system, whole number operations, and fractions. Click here for an overview of the course content. 

    Questions? Please scroll to the bottom of this page for full details. 
  • Additional Information:
     
    Teachers employed at campuses at which 40% or more of the students enrolled are educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program) receive priority in registering to attend the academies.
     
    Teachers who successfully complete all 18 hours of the academy may be eligible to receive the $350 stipend. Stipends will not be provided to teachers who do not meet eligibility and attendance requirements. Successful completion includes the following components.
    • Teachers teaching kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, or grade 5 mathematics that complete an academy for their assigned grade level outside of contracted workdays will be entitled to receive a stipend disbursement.
    • Instructional coaches, interventionists, or curriculum specialists who spend at least 50% of their time supporting Kindergarten through Grade 4 math instruction are eligible to attend an academy and receive a stipend.
    • Educators must attend the academy training for a total of 18 hours – 6 hours per day for 3 days.
    • Absences, late arrival, and early departure will disqualify a participant from stipend eligibility.
    • Educators will need to complete an eligibility verification form at the academy training to receive their stipend. Each educator will need his or her TSDS unique ID number. Instructions for locating the unique ID number from TEA may be found here.
    • Educators who have attended a mathematics achievement academy in the past and received a stipend for attendance may attend a second mathematics achievement academy if teaching a different grade level. However, these teachers are not eligible for a second stipend for attending a different grade-level mathematics academy. These teachers may also be “bumped” from registration should a teacher who has not previously attended an academy need a registration slot.
    Please remember that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a session has reached its maximum number of participants, no additional participants can be added.
     
    If you have additional questions, please email Michelle Green Peacock or Caitlin Cook.