Archdiocese of Newark Co-Sponsors First "Math Academy" Over 750 elementary and secondary Catholic school teachers and administrators from the five arch/dioceses of New Jersey will gather for the first statewide "Math Academy" Conference on June 23, 24 and 25 1999, held simultaneously at two different locations, Seton Hall University, South Orange and at St. Rose High School, Belmar. This three day conference, sponsored by the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of the State of New Jersey, offers mathematical reform through hands on activities and strategies for motivational teaching. The Academy aims to improve Mathematical achievements among students in elementary and secondary Catholic schools. "The Math Academy will provide challenging opportunities for our schools to network so that the teaching/ learning environment animates all shareholders" within our Catholic Schools and throughout the State, says Sr.Dominica Rocchio, SC, Ed.D., Secretary of Education and Superintendent of Schools, Archdiocese of Newark. There will be over 135 break out sessions addressing topics such as: Manipulatives in the Middle Grades, Integrating Problem Solving, Technology Applications, Algebra, Calculus, and Estimation Strategies. Of the Archdiocese of Newark's 140 Catholic elementary and secondary schools, over 325 Math Teachers, Department Chairs, Curriculum Coordinators, and Principals will participate. "Participants can expect to be treated to many challenging and stimulating presentations to further develop mathematical awareness and strengthen their base of knowledge in the teaching and learning of mathematics," says Sr. Louise Cababe, O.P., Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Archdiocese of Newark. The Academy is content intensive and provides teaching strategies rooted in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards and New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCS). There will be a variety of vendors providing the latest information about commercially produced Math materials. Each participant will receive a binder filled with valuable information; and also, each participating school will receive an overhead calculator. Presenters are as follows: Seton
Hall University Temple
University St.
Rose High School, Belmar Dr. James
Rubillo Main Speaker Assistant Superintendents and members of the Inter diocesan Curriculum Committee have planned the Academy for two years. The project coordinator is Sr. Honor Keirans, SSJ, Ed.D., Professor of Education, Chestnut Hill College, PA. For more information call (215)248-7141, or Sr. Louise Cababe at (973)497-4260.
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