CSP Workshop Presenters Provide Overview Of Resources That Focus On Middle Schools

Continuing Sustainability Project (CSP) training workshops were offered to CSP schools in Northern California and Southern California in February.

Pamela Goode, Assistant Director, Division of Curriculum and Instructional Services, Los Angeles County Office of Education, reviewed the many professional development documents and curriculum on the Taking Center Stage ACT—Act II (TCSII) website: http://pubs.ced.ca.gov/TCSII

Mary Sirody, Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) Director, UCLA Mathematics Department, described the free MDTP tests which math teachers can use to identify topics and skills that need more attention in courses, including Prealgebra and Algebra Readiness. This information can help students identify specific areas where additional study or review is needed. Tests are ordered at website: mdtp.ucsd.edu.

Pictured are Vance Mills, GEAR UP staff, and Mary Sirody, Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project Director.

Michael Burton, Project Manager of Student Friendly Services, showed ways middle school students can do career and college planning on the California colleges website: www.californiacolleges.edu