7th Grade Connections Grant

Contact Information
Mika, Tina.  Grant Coordinator
     Phone:  (702) 799-8448
     Email:  tmika@interact.ccsd.net

Bellomo, Carryn.  Assistant Professor, UNLV Math Department
     Phone:  (702) 895-0358
     Email:  carryn.bellomo@unlv.edu

Peterson, Jennifer.  Coordinator, K-12 Mathematics CCSD
     Phone:  (702) 799-8448
     Email:  petersonj@interact.ccsd.net

Bulletin Board

Would you like to take "Mathematical Connections I" for free Summer 2007?

  1. Connections I may be offered June/July 2007.  Time and location to be announced.
  2. Registration Information:  When the dates are set, contact Carrol Stedman at 895-1021, and tell her you would like to enroll in SCI 620c.  She will take your registration over the phone. You can pay with a credit card or send in a check. She will then enter your registration in to SIS and send you a receipt.  If you reach her voicemail, please leave her a message with your desire to enter the course, your name, preferred phone number and the best time to call.  The course is offered at a reduced rate of $80 per credit, or $240 for the class.

Would you like to take Algebra for free?

  1. Algebra will be offered periodically.
  2. Send Carryn an email if you are interested.

Background and General Information
  • What is the Seventh Grade Grant?
    This s a Mathematics partnership 7th Grade Grant for all CCSD middle school teachers.
  • Who can take advantage of this opportunity, and when?
    Starting Summer 2004 through Summer 2006, this grant will provide training for all CCSD middle school mathematics teachers.
  • What does the grant provide?
    - A 16 hour summer mathematics workshop
    - Three 8 hour regionally centered professional development seminars (1 each each trimester)
    - Financial support for 9 semester hours (3 classes, see below) of university content courses connected to the Nevada math standards and Praxis II exam.
  • What is the objective of the grant?
    Our objective is to see an increase in achievement in middle school mathematics.
  • How will this grant benefit teachers?
    Teachers will benefit by receiving additional content knowledge, pedagogical strategies, and an increased confidence when teaching number sense, geometry, measurements and data analysis standards.
  • What are the specifics of achieving Highly Qualified Teacher status?
    Teachers who complete the program will acquire Highly Qualified Teacher status under the HOUSSE requirements. Specifically this means if you have 3 years of  verified full time teaching experience in middle school math by 2005-2006 and don't have a master's or have not passed the Praxis exam, you can take150 hrs of professional development. This grant will provide you with 150 hrs if you take all 3 UNLV courses and complete all the seminars and workshop training.
  • What if I don't qualify for the HOUSSE option, can I still benifit from participating?
    Yes!  January 13th the commission passed legislation stating that middle school teachers were now eligible to achieve Highly Qualified Teacher status when successfully passing the Middle School Mathematics (0069) Praxis II exam. This is a replacement of the Mathematics: Content Knowledge (0061) Praxis II exam previously required.  The 9 credits of UNLV math courses are approved for salary advancement and are designed to assist you in raising your mathematics content knowledge.
  • What happens if I do not take all the courses?
    You won't have all 150 hours to achieve HQT status.
  • What if I already have HQT status, can I still participate?
    Yes!  Even if you are already HQT you can still participate in the grant professional development training.
  • What expenses should I expect as part of this?
    You will have to pay for the UNLV classes up-front, they run about $95 per credit and each course is 3 credits.  Provided you are a 'grant participant' (meaning you also attend the workshops) you will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course.  Your book will be provided for your use during the semester.  Depending on how much you like to walk (or not walk) you may want to buy a permit to park on the UNLV campus (see below).  You must provide your own travel to/from UNLV classes and workshops.
  • How do I sign up?
    If you are interested in the UNLV courses contact Carryn Bellomo.  If you are interested in participating in the professional development seminars or workshops contact Tina Mika.

UNLV Course Offerings  (Dependent on Enrollment)
Email Carryn if you are interested in ANY of the UNLV courses!
  • Math 124 -- College Algebra
    Fall 2004.  Section 41 (MW 4-5:15).
    Spring 2005.  Section 14 (MW 5:30-6:45).
    Summer 2005, Session II (June 6th - July 8th).  Section 11 (MTWR 5-6:55).
    Click here for information on Math 124.
  • SCI 620c -- Mathematical Connections I
    Spring 2006.  4-7:55pm Wednesdays.  Feb 8th to April 19th.
    Click here for the course website for Connections I.
  • SCI 620d -- Mathematical Connections II
    Summer 2006.  June 26th through July 24th, Monday/Thursday from 4 until 7:45
    Click here for the course website for Connections II.
  • SCI 620c -- Mathematical Connections I
    Fall 2006.  Wednesdays 4 - 7:55pm, September 13th through November 15th.
    Click here for the course website for Connections I.
  • SCI 620c -- Mathematical Connections I
    Summer 2007.  Dependent on enrollment.  Days and times to be announced
    Click here for the course website for Connections I.

Professional Development Seminars and Workshops
Future Workshops:

2006 Workshops:

  • September Seminars
    Two separate seminars Sept. 9th and 16th at Mack MS.
    ** Tinkerplot portion from 8-11:30am.
         Click for Powerpoint Presentation
  • June Two Day Workshop
    June 12th/13th at CPD, 8am-4pm
  • March Measurement Two Day Seminar
    March 14th/15th, 3:30-7pm
  • Advanced Geometer's Sketchpad Seminars
    Dec. 3rd or January 7th at Garside MS, 8am-4pm
  • Beginner's Geometer's Sketchpad Two Day Seminar
    December 6th/7th or January 10th/11th at Garside MS, 3:30-7pm
  • March Measurement Seminars
    March 11th or 18th at Mack Middle School, 8am-4pm
    ** Tinkerplot session from 8-11:30am
         Click for Powerpoint Presentation, and Excel_Mar06.xls

2005 Workshops:

2004 Workshops:

  • Seminar #1
    September 29th.  SE region, CCPD room 118.
  • Seminar #2
    October 21st.  SW Region Office.

How to Register and Enroll in UNLV Courses
If the course is offered through educational outreach, you can register by:
  1. In some cases, we have expedited the process for you -- contact Carrol Stedman at 895-1021, and tell her which course you are interested in. Possibly, she can take your registration over the phone.
  2. If the course is not blocked, you can register online at  http://registrar.unlv.edu/Registration.asp

--Otherwise--
Steps to Enroll in a Course at UNLV under this program (contact Carryn if you have any problems or concerns):

  1. Contact Carryn to get information about the course and permission to register
  2. If you are already a non-degree seeking student, you should be able to register online with the call number given for the course at http://registrar.unlv.edu/Registration.asp.
    --OR--  If you are not enrolled as a non-degree seeking student follow the "Applying to UNLV" procedure outlined below
  3. Make sure you check on your residency status (see below)
  4. Once you are registered, you can pay for the course online by credit card, or bring payment into the cashiers office
  5. Watch out!! You will be charged late fees if you have not paid beginning the first day classes begin
  6. You will be reimbursed upon successful completion (C or better) of the course

Applying to UNLV as a Non-Degree seeking graduate student

  1. YOU WILL NEED EVIDENCE OF:  A bachelors degree and Nevada residency
  2. You can find out how to apply at http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/admissions/non_degree_students.htm.  The actual application is at http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/PDF_Docs/NONdegree.pdf
  3. Fax the information to: (702) 895-4180 or bring in to the Graduate College (FDH 352)
  4. It will take 1 to 2 business days to process your application.  You can call 895-3320 to check on it
  5. Once processed, you will be able to register for courses online

Confirming In State Residency

  1. You will not be refunded at the rate of out-of-state residency, so it is important that you DO NOT ASSUME you have in state status
  2. Usually your tax records or previous CCSD contract is enough confirmation to prove in state residency
  3. To check your status, you can call the Grad College at 895-3320

Parking on the UNLV Campus
If the class is offered through Educational Outreach, you will be provided with a parking permit free of charge.

Otherwise...

  1. Permits are required for parking on campus from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays-Thursday and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.
  2. There is a free lot, Lot S on the corner of Harmon and Swenson. No permit is required to park in that lot, but it is pretty far from the CBC-C building where classes are usually held
  3. You can get these permit types...
    - Weekly $5
    - Daily $2
    - Community Semester Only Permit $39.93
    - Student Permit $39.93
  4. Visit http://parking.unlv.edu/ for more info or to purchase a permit