In order to build and sustain a successful mathematics program, mathematics leaders need to collaboratively establish a cohesive vision for teaching and learning and put that vision into action. This book details the necessary steps mathematics leaders must take to change traditional practices; meet new curricular, instructional, and assessment challenges; and engage students, families, and community members in mathematics education.

Benefits

Discover the big ideas and essential understandings of the four keys of effective mathematics leadership and how the four keys connect to each other.

Answer questions to assess mathematics leadership.

Consider scenarios that illustrate how mathematics leaders can take the visionary leadership actions described in this book.

Explore the relationships among district-, site-, and team-level engagement.

Appraise the necessary steps to move mathematics leadership from vision to action.

Use appendices that present planning templates and menus of professional development opportunities.

Contents

Foreword by Timothy D. Kanold

Introduction

Part I: Establish a Clear Vision for Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Take Stock of Your Mathematics Program's Health

Develop a Collaborative Vision for an Exemplary Mathematics Program

Establish Measures of Success

Part II: Support Visionary Professional Learning for Teachers and Teacher Leaders

Engage Teachers in Worthwhile and Differentiated Professional Learning

Develop Highly Skilled and Highly Effective Mathematics Leaders

Build Capacity of Site-Based Administrators and District Leaders

Part III: Develop Systems for Activating the Vision

Leverage Team Actions

Create and Implement Well-Designed Curriculum and Assessments

Monitor Consistent Expectations for Exemplary Instruction

Part IV: Empower the Vision of Family and Community Engagement

Activate the Student Voice to Check Alignment Between Vision and Reality

Empower Families as Informed Advocates

Build and Engage a Strong Network of Partnerships

Epilogue

Appendix A: Vision for Teaching and Learning Mathematics

Appendix B: Cognitive Demand

Appendix C: Planning Template for Change

Appendix D: Mathematics Professional Development Plan for a School Year