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Spring 2026 Professional Development Course In-Person Offerings - VMI

Course 1: INT-5710-S02 Number Theory - VTSU/VTC campus, Williston, VT. 2 or 3 Graduate Credits - VTSU. (Dates: 1/9-10; 3/6-7; and, 4/10-11)

This course introduces teachers to the branch of mathematics known as number theory, in which one studies properties of positive integers with respect to the operations of multiplication and division. Topics include properties of prime and composite numbers, the sieve of Eratosthenes and distributions of primes and composites, the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, properties of greatest common factors and methods of computing greatest common factors, properties of least common multiples, use of base ten and expanded notation, writing numbers and computing in different bases, basic ideas of modular arithmetic, the Division Algorithm, the Euclidean Algorithm, letter arrangements and lottery problems, counting problems, and problem solving in various contexts.

Course 2: INT-5710-S04 Essential Mathematics of the Elementary Grades - VTSU/VTC campus, Williston, VT. 3 Graduate Credits - VTSU (Dates: 1/9-10; 3/6-7; and, 4/10-11)

This course builds teacher knowledge about the ways in which students construct essential mathematical understanding of multiplicative and fractional reasoning. Participants will explore the learning progressions associated with these critical mathematical ideas and understand the models and strategies that students use to build a deep understanding of the associated concepts. Participants will examine the mathematical concepts that precede the multiplication and fraction topics as well as the concepts that build from these critical understandings. Participants will review research based practices for high quality mathematics instruction and assessment to address the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for students in grades 3 – 5.

While a deep understanding of multiplicative and fractional reasoning is critically important for grades 3 – 5 classroom teachers, the material in this course is essential content knowledge for all PreK-8 teachers and is equally helpful to interventionists, special educators, math specialists and administrators.

All in-person courses are held on the VTSU/VTC campus in Williston. Hotel accommodations are provided at no additional cost for those commuting more than 45 minutes.

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* 1. Your name (first and last) and email address

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* 2. For which course are you registering?

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* 3. If you are registering for Number Theory, do you also anticipate opting into the 1-credit classroom lab add-on?

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* 4. If you are registering for Essential Mathematics of the Elementary Grades, do you also anticipate opting in to the classroom mentoring component (no additional cost to you)?

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* 5. Your mailing address and phone number

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* 6. Date of Birth

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* 7. What do you teach? Please include grade level(s) and subjects or specific mathematics class(es).

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* 8. Where do you teach?

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* 9. Tuition is $679 per credit ($1358 for 2 credit courses and $2037 for 3 credits) and and an invoice is typically generated and sent to you prior to the course start date unless a PO is received or alternative arrangements are made. Please contact Kathryn Delay, VMI Director, to discuss alternative payment arrangements.

Will you be sending a PO along? If so, please forward to Judi Laird (judi@vmimathematics.com).

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* 10. Does VTSU have a previous last name on file?  If so, please provide that last name. (This would include any name on file at any of the former VT State Colleges.)

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* 11. Is there any further information you would like VMI to know--regarding payment or any other aspect of class.  

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