MathTrack Institute provides flexible, asynchronous pathways for educators to enhance their math teaching skills through programs like Transition to Teaching Alternative Certification and Professional Development. The institute addresses challenges such as low math scores and underprepared teachers by equipping educators with the necessary tools and knowledge to improve math instruction.
Funding
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Problem
The U.S. faces a critical shortage of qualified math teachers, exacerbated by declining enrollment in math teacher preparation programs. This shortage leads to classrooms filled with underprepared or unlicensed instructors, ultimately impacting student performance and hindering efforts to improve math proficiency.
Solution
MathTrack Institute addresses the math teacher shortage by providing flexible, job-embedded pathways to math teacher certification and professional development. Their programs cater to individuals with varying backgrounds, from paraprofessionals seeking a bachelor's degree to degree holders pursuing teacher certification. MathTrack's approach combines hands-on experience, self-paced online coursework, and a supportive community, enabling educators to develop both their math content knowledge and instructional expertise. The institute's GROWTH Framework™ underpins its training options, focusing on enhancing educators' understanding of mathematics and teaching methodologies.
Target Audience
MathTrack Institute serves aspiring and current educators, school districts, and educational organizations seeking to address the math teacher shortage and enhance math instruction quality.
Features
- Transition to Teaching programs for individuals with bachelor's degrees seeking math certification for grades 5-12
- K-12 Teaching Apprenticeships for paraprofessionals to earn a bachelor's degree while working in the classroom
- Professional Development programs for current educators to enhance their math teaching skills
- Master Teacher Pathway for experienced, licensed educators to develop leadership and mentorship skills
- Proprietary GROWTH Framework™ for Math Teacher Development
- Self-paced online coursework
- Job-embedded training