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Our programs are customized for meeting local needs and we seek opportunities for extended collaboration rather than single workshops because of our experience with effective improvement efforts and program implementation that required close collaboration and support over time. We understand that some schools are not ready at the outset to commit to a long-term project, and we might begin with small steps, but at a minimum, we look for a match in approach and an interest in achieving significant results through serious investments.

The 'menu' of elements out of which our programs are usually built includes:

• interactive programs for student problem-solving development, including preparation for open-ended items on assessments. Our Problems of the Week are the main vehicle for this effort through which we can both support student learning and drive professional development in the core knowledge needed for effectively teaching mathematics.
• introductions to mathematics software tools such as Geometer's Sketchpad and others found in our Math Tools digital library.
• helping teachers to use Internet resources to learn new mathematics, study their students' mathematical thinking, plan classroom interventions, organize supplemental online materials for addressing gaps in the curriculum, and build a resource center for shared lessons and activities across the school or school system.

Let us help you plan and present a mathematics workshop for the professional development of your teachers. We have offered workshops during the school year on professional development days or as weekend sessions. If your school, district, or region is interesting in having a Math Forum staff member present a workshop, we'd be happy to provide you with more information. Please use the form below to request more information.