The Institute for Mathematics Learning (IML) at West Virginia University created a graduate level professional development program for middle school mathematics teachers that addresses standards based mandated curriculum transformations and the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) call for highly qualified teachers.

The distance education program includes four cadres of professional development courses, each with four credits of mathematics content courses integrated with two credits of mathematics education courses offered over an academic year. Middle School Number and Algebra is one of the cadres of courses in this program and is being brought to you through a partnership with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Completion of the courses in this program can be used for:

• Endorsement in middle school mathematics for those who have an elementary education certificate and pass the state middle school mathematics certification exam.
• Application toward a master’s degree in secondary education with an emphasis in middle school mathematics for in-service teachers.
• Preparation for National Board Certification or highly qualified teacher status as required by NCLB.

For more information contact Dr. Mike Mays.