Region II Offerings

Current Offerings

Teaching Mathematical Thinking (TMT) Courses

The Teaching Mathematical Thinking (TMT) course fulfills the 3 credit Mathematical Teaching for Instruction (MTI) course requirement for Idaho teachers and administrators. This professional development course examines the development of an understanding of student-centered mathematics instruction in the context of Idaho Content Standards for Teaching and Learning.

Dates are planned for the 2024-2025 school year, additional years are contingent upon continued funding of the program.

Course Format: Online - Eight Modules
Grades: K-2
Live/Synchronous Online: Saturday, April 12th, 26th & May 3rd, 10th  8:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Cost: $150
Credits: 3 from Lewis-Clark State College
Instructor: Becca Hill

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Course Format: In-Person
Grades: K-2
June 23rd-27th | Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM/PDT
Cost: $150
Credits: 3 from Lewis-Clark State College
Instructor: Becca Hill

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Idaho Math Transitions

Foundational Standards: Algebra

This course will focus on strategies for helping all students find success with the algebra standards that have been identified as foundational for all students in preparation for any college or career path. The course will focus on the developmental trajectory of algebraic understanding and strategies for differentiation. This course will include specific attention to the high school algebra domain as well as the middle school domain of expressions and equations.

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Virtual on Mondays (4-5:30 PT/5-6:30 MT):

  • April 7th 
  • April 14th
  • April 28th

In-Person (all day):

  • BSU day - June 5
  • ISU day - June 16
  • LCSC day - June 16
Foundational Standards: Functions

This course will focus on strategies for helping all students find success with the 'Function' standards that have been identified as foundational for all students in preparation for any college or career path. The course will focus on strategies for teaching functions through mathematical modeling and real-world contexts. The 'Foundations' domain extends from 8th grade into high school standards so middle school topics will be included.

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Mondays (4-5:30 PT / 5-6:30 MT):

  • May 13th
  • May 20th
  • May 27th

In-Person (all-day):

  • BSU day - June 6
  • ISU day - June 17
  • LCSC day - June 17
Daily Routines to Jumpstart Problem Solving (K-8) Book Study

Collaborate with educators from around the state during a virtual book study on “Daily Routines to Jump-Start Problem Solving” by John SanGiovanni. We’ll work together to prepare routines for your classroom and then practice them during our sessions. Meetings are from 4:00-5:30 PST on the following dates:

  • Jan. 7th & 21st
  • Feb. 4th & 18th
  • March 4th & 18th
  • April 1st, 15th & 29th
  • May 13th
    *Registrants are responsible for the purchase of the book.