AB 466 / SB 472 Programs

UCPDI approved for SB 472 Hampton-Brown Inside!

• Inside Spring '09 Flyer (PDF)
• 2009 UCPDI Calendar (SB 472 and PD Offerings)
• ELPD Spring '09 Flyer (PDF)
• Edge Spring '09 Flyer (PDF)

The Language of School

• Support for Mathematics and English/Language Arts teachers to improve the performance of English learners across the curriculum
• Online Courses and Web-based Resources - with university credit

Grants

• UCPDI is partnering with Los Angeles Unified School District on a three-year, three million dollar CaMSP Grant to improve Algebra Preparation in the middle grades. The grant is aimed at providing professional development for one hundred 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade teachers in Los Angeles Unified School District, Local District 6. 
• UCPDI received a California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) Improving Teacher Quality Grant entitled "Access to the Core." Access to the Core is a four-year partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District, Local District 6.

Developing Teacher Leadership

• Summer and Academic Year Institutes
• Opportunities to write and present curriculum
• Opportunities for university faculty and classroom teachers to collaborate on programs which have a direct impact on closing the achievement gap at the secondary level
• Forums to address key issues for English language learners throughout the state
• Creating material for professional development

District Support

• For planning, monitoring and implementing programs to improve student achievement for English language learners
• Coaching services for curriculum leaders

Research

• Conducting research to measure the impact of professional development on student achievement
• Analysis of student work