CAMTE: Mission and Goals
The mission of the California Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (CAMTE) is to promote and support excellence in the preparation and professional development of K-12 mathematics teachers throughout California. CAMTE represents the collective voice of California's mathematics teacher education community at the state and national levels.
Specifically, CAMTE's goals are to accomplish the following:
Provide statewide leadership in mathematics teacher education
Facilitate communication and networking among mathematics teacher educators at the K-12, community college, and college and university levels.
Organize programs and meetings focusing on issues related to the preparation and professional development of mathematics teachers.
Serve as a clearinghouse for news and resources in mathematics teacher education via the CAMTE Web site and listserv.
Work collaboratively with California and national government agencies and policy-setting groups on issues related to mathematics teacher education.
Work collaboratively with other associations and organizations concerned with the preparation and professional development of teachers of mathematics.
Encourage, promote, and support both research and the sharing of effective practices related to mathematics teacher education.
Recognize outstanding mathematics teacher educators in California.
