Fellowship Requirements, General Information, and Registration

In fall 2022, MƒA will offer a variety of in-person and virtual programming sufficient for all teachers to meet attendance requirements comfortably. For the 2022-2023 school year, teachers can satisfy their minimum attendance requirements of seven Core Learning workshops with any mix of in-person and virtual programming. We encourage you to sign up for more than the minimum in the event of unforeseen situations to ensure you meet your attendance requirement.

We understand that scheduling conflicts occur for various reasons and may sometimes interfere with your ability to attend a workshop. Occasional absences do not reflect poorly on your participation in the fellowship. However, if you are going to be absent from a workshop, we ask that you notify MƒA at pdprogram@mathforamerica.org as soon as possible.

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At MƒA, we believe that issues related to equity and inclusion should be acknowledged and considered in every professional development experience, regardless of the focus of the course. MƒA also provides many options for teachers who want to take workshops with an explicit focus on issues of equity and inclusion in the classroom. In an effort to highlight these opportunities and make them easier for teachers to find, we include this icon p next to courses that generally align with the TRU dimensions of equitable access and agency, ownership, and identity. Specifically, such courses should directly address the needs of students of color, non-binary and genderqueer students, students with disabilities, or students who are English Language Learners. The icon is also placed next to courses and affinity groups that support the unique challenges faced by educators who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); educators within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Pansexual, Transgender, Genderqueer, Intersex, Agender, Asexual, and Ally (LGBTQIA+) community; and white anti-racist allies.

IN-PERSON COURSE INFORMATION To minimize the spread of COVID-19, teachers, external facilitators, and guests of MƒA who wish to attend in-person programming must attest that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, MƒA takes several other safety measures to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Our safety policies are based on current evidence and expert recommendations and are subject to change as the situation evolves. Current policy, requirements, and logistical information about dining and masks will be kept updated HERE. Additionally, it may become necessary to limit or pause inperson programming.

Most in-person MƒA programming takes place at the MƒA office, 915 Broadway, on either the 14th or 17th floors. Some events are held at other locations throughout the city. Please check course listings for details before registering to ensure you can attend the specified location. The MƒA office houses a lounge and library for all MƒA community members, as well as classrooms and conference rooms for workshops.

All MƒA workshops run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). The MƒA lounge is available for teachers to work after school starting at 4:30 p.m. Pizza arrives by 4:30 p.m., and workshops begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. As food is not permitted in classrooms, we encourage you to arrive early to enjoy pizza.

In the event of a citywide NYC DOE public school closure, in-person MƒA programming will be canceled or held virtually.

All MƒA workshops run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Please refer to the course details in the Small-World Network for information on the time. Many MƒA courses will continue to take place virtually on the Zoom platform.

Accessing Zoom Workshops

Registered teachers will receive an automated email reminder one week and two days in advance, including the Zoom link and the password needed to join the workshop. Zoom links for upcoming workshops are also on the Small-World Network in the yellow box on the left-hand side of the home page.

Zoom Attendance

We track virtual attendance using the Zoom participant record. To be marked present, teachers’ Zoom screen names must match the name MƒA has on file, and teachers must attend and actively participate in more than half of the workshop.

REGISTRATION

Registration is required for all MƒA professional development and must be done through the SmallWorld Network. Please refer to your school and DOE calendars before signing up for courses.

September 6, 4 p.m. - Limited Registration

During the two-day Limited Registration Period, you may register for two credit-bearing courses from the Core Learning section of the catalog and add yourself to two waitlists. You are free to register for as many non-credit bearing courses as you can commit to attending.

September 8, 4 p.m. - Open Registration

When Open Registration begins, you may register for as many additional courses as you can commit to attending in full.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Elementary School November 3 Middle School September 22 & November 9 High School September 29 & November 17