

The Equitable Mathematics Education Leadership professional studies certificate will prepare you to lead and teach elementary and middle school math education courses. This program is a closed cohort for Prince George’s County Public Schools and those accepted into the program will receive full funding toward the cost of tuition.
Our program aims to enhance your ability to catalyze change by fostering deep mathematical understanding and promoting instructional practices aligned with contemporary mathematical standards. After completing this program, you will be prepared to elevate and harness students' diverse social, cultural, linguistic, and cognitive assets for the learning of mathematics.
The four integrated themes of the program are:
- Student-centered Pedagogy
- Mathematics Content Cnceptual Understanding
- Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Pedagogy
- Teacher Leadership
Key Features
- Professional learning opportunities with a community of colleagues
Our program prepares teachers to become highly qualified in elementary mathematics by enhancing their content knowledge and strengthening their understanding of effective mathematics instruction for students in diverse school settings.
To apply to the P.B.C. Equitable Mathematics Education Leadership, you must have atleast a 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate and graduate work. Those with a GPA below 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The following materials should also be prepared as part of your application:
A letter of recommendation
A statement of purpose (see application for details)
Resume describing relevant teaching work
Courses in this program are designed to enhance both your leadership abilities and technical skills in mathematics, as well as your teaching expertise.
- TLPL 406: Teaching and Learning Math 1 (3 credits)
- TLPL 611: Teaching and Learning Number in the Middle Grades (3 credits)
- TLPL 675: Embracing ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® in Classroom Communities (3 credits)
- TLPL 698: Conducting Research on Teaching (3 credit)