A teacher who attends all of the Circle sessions in the 2019 – 2020 school year will accrue 14 hours, and be eligible to receive a certificate of completion from the Middlebury Math Teachers’ Circle. For evidence of the value of Math Teachers’ Circles to participants’ professional development, here are some findings:  https://www.mathteacherscircle.org/about/results/ .

In particular, note that

·         The Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences recommends this model of professional development;

·         Math Teachers’ Circles are aligned with the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice;

·         Participating teachers use more inquiry-based practices in their classrooms, which aligns with the approach of the International Baccalaureate framework.