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2019-20

LDOE Math Content Leader cohorts will engage in a nine-day sequence of trainings. During these trainings, the Math Content Leaders will:

  • Deepen their understanding of math content and pedagogy;
  • Gain knowledge and skills to effectively implement a Tier 1 Curriculum; and
  • Facilitate high-quality learning experiences for fellow educators.

There are eight cohorts for the 2019-20 school year, five elementary (grades K–5) and three secondary (grades 6–9). All cohort training sessions have different dates and locations. Please click on your assigned cohort below for specific details.

Notes for all cohorts:

  • All Math Content Leader cohort meetings will start at 8:00 a.m. and let out no later than 5:00 p.m.
  • Attendance is taken each day and sign in sheets appear on the LDOE website.
  • Math Content Leaders should bring laptops and materials to each meeting.
  • Travel expenses are not covered by the LDOE. Please work with your district contact to plan for those expenses.
  • Coffee is served in the morning and lunch is provided.

Cohorts

  • Cohort 1 Elementary – New Orleans

    Meeting Dates for Cohort 1:

    • Session 1: June 24, 2019 *** Training with occur at the New Orleans Convention Center prior to Teacher Leader Summit
    • Sessions 2-5: July 23-26, 2019
    • Session 6-7: September 12-13, 2019
    • Session 8-9: November 11-12, 2019

    Location:

    DoubleTree Hotel New Orleans Airport
    2150 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
    Kenner, Louisiana, 70062, USA
    504-467-3111

    If you choose to stay at DoubleTree New Orleans Airport, submit your reservation request using this reservation link to ensure that you get the promotional rate associated with the training. This rate is available until the room block is filled.

  • Cohort 2 Elementary – Baton Rouge

    Meeting Dates for Cohort 2:

    • Session 1 – June 25, 2019 *** Training with occur at the New Orleans Convention Center prior to Teacher Leader Summit
    • Sessions 2-5 – July 16-19, 2019
    • Session 6-7 – September 9-10, 2019
    • Session 8-9 – November 11-12, 2019

    Location:
    East Baton Rouge Professional Development Center
    3000 N Sherwood Forest Drive, Bldg. C 
    Baton Rouge, LA 70814 
    (225)226-4800

    If you need a hotel room, you are welcome to make reservations at any hotel of your choice. Please choose a hotel that fits your district's budget requirements. Always be sure to inquire about taxes and fees on the hotel rate to get a true total for your stay.

  • Cohort 3 Elementary – Ruston

    Meeting Dates for Cohort 3:

    • Session 1 – June 25, 2019 *** Training with occur at the New Orleans Convention Center prior to Teacher Leader Summit
    • Sessions 2-5 – July 16-19, 2019
    • Session 6-7 – September 9-10, 2019
    • Session 8-9 – November 11-12, 2019

    Location:

    Cohort 3 sessions 2-9 will meet at: 
    Courtyard Marriott – Ruston
    1309 Maxwell Boulevard
    Ruston, LA 71270
    318-254-0067

    If you need a hotel room, you are welcome to make reservations at a hotel of your choice. Please choose a hotel that fits your district's budget requirements. Always be sure to inquire about taxes and fees on the hotel rate to get a true total for your stay.

  • Cohort 4 Elementary – Shreveport/Bossier City

    Meeting Dates for Cohort 4:

    • Session 1 – June 25, 2019 *** Training with occur at the New Orleans Convention Center prior to Teacher Leader Summit
    • Sessions 2-5 – July 30-August 2, 2019
    • Session 6-7 – September 12-13, 2019
    • Session 8-9 – November 14-15, 2019

    Location:

    Cohort 4 sessions 2-9 will meet at: 
    Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport/Bossier City
    2015 Old Minden Road
    Bossier City, LA 71111
    318-759-1950

    If you need a hotel room, you are welcome to make reservations at a hotel of your choice. Please choose a hotel that fits your district's budget requirements. Always be sure to inquire about taxes and fees on the hotel rate to get a true total for your stay.

  • Cohort 5 Elementary – Lafayette

    Meeting Dates for Cohort 5:

    • Session 1 – June 25, 2019 *** Training with occur at the New Orleans Convention Center prior to Teacher Leader Summit
    • Sessions 2-5 – July 16-19, 2019
    • Session 6-7 – September 11-12, 2019
    • Session 8-9 – November 11-12, 2019

    Location:

    Cohort 5 sessions 2-9 will meet at:
    DoubleTree Lafayette  
    1521 West Pinhook Road
    Lafayette, LA 70503-3158
    337-235-6111

    If you need a hotel room, you are welcome to make reservations at DoubleTree Lafayette or any other hotel of your choice. If you chose to stay at the DoubleTree, use the reservations link to receive the promotional rate. This is only available until the block is filled. Please choose a hotel that fits your district's budget requirements. Always be sure to inquire about taxes and fees on the hotel rate to get a true total for your stay.

  • Cohort 6 Secondary – Baton Rouge

    Meeting Dates for Cohort 6:

    • Session 1 – June 24, 2019 *** Training with occur at the New Orleans Convention Center prior to Teacher Leader Summit
    • Sessions 2-5 – July 16-19, 2019
    • Session 6-7 – September 9-10, 2019
    • Session 8-9 – November 11-12, 2019

    Location:
    East Baton Rouge Professional Development Center
    3000 N Sherwood Forest Drive, Bldg. C 
    Baton Rouge, LA 70814 
    (225)226-4800

    If you need a hotel room, you are welcome to make reservations at any hotel of your choice. Please choose a hotel that fits your district's budget requirements. Always be sure to inquire about taxes and fees on the hotel rate to get a true total for your stay.

  • Cohort 7 Secondary – Shreveport/Bossier City

    Meeting Dates for Cohort 7:

    • Session 1 – June 25, 2019 *** Training with occur at the New Orleans Convention Center prior to Teacher Leader Summit
    • Sessions 2-5 – July 30-August 2, 2019
    • Session 6-7 – September 12-13, 2019
    • Session 8-9 – November 14-15, 2019

    Location:

    Cohort 7 sessions 2-9 will meet at: 
    Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport/Bossier City
    2015 Old Minden Road
    Bossier City, LA 71111
    318-759-1950

    If you need a hotel room, you are welcome to make reservations at a hotel of your choice. Please choose a hotel that fits your district's budget requirements. Always be sure to inquire about taxes and fees on the hotel rate to get a true total for your stay.

  • Cohort 8 Secondary – Marksville

    Meeting Dates for Cohort 8:

    • Session 1 – June 25, 2019 *** Training with occur at the New Orleans Convention Center prior to Teacher Leader Summit
    • Sessions 2-5 – July 23-26, 2019
    • Session 6-7 – September 12-13, 2019
    • Session 8-9 – November 14-15, 2019

    Location:

    Cohort 8 sessions 2-9 will meet at:
    Paragon Resort  
    711 Paragon Place
    Marksville, LA 71351

    If you need a hotel room, you are welcome to make reservations at Paragon or any other hotel of your choice. Please choose a hotel that fits your district's budget requirements. Always be sure to inquire about taxes and fees on the hotel rate to get a true total for your stay.

    If you choose to stay at Paragon, please call the Paragon reservations office (800) 642-7777. Please refer to the Content Leader Training -UNIN14G, in order for your request to be handled as efficiently as possible.

If you have questions about your participation as a content leader or require district support, please contact louisianateacherleaders@LA.GOV.

If you have questions about training session logistics, please contact mathcontentleaders@austin.utexas.edu

The Math Content Leader Trainings are presented by the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education.

Math Content Leader Training Survey Days 8–9