Vermont Mathematics Initiative Course Registration: Mathematics as a Second Language (online)

Mathematics as a Second Language - Starting January 2026

Teachers need to understand the fundamental principles that underlie school mathematics, so that they can teach it to diverse groups of students as a coherent, reasoned activity and communicate and appreciate the elegance and power of the subject.”

(Mathematical Education for Teachers II, 2012)

Current mathematics achievement data in Vermont reveal substantial performance gaps between students with disabilities and their peers, alongside an overall decline in math proficiency for all students. Ensuring that mathematics is accessible to every learner is a complex task—one that requires educators to have a strong, flexible understanding of mathematical concepts in order to effectively support diverse classroom needs.

This online course fosters a deep understanding of the foundational themes of arithmetic and the connections among arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. A central focus of Mathematics as a Second Language is the role of language in developing conceptual understanding in both arithmetic and algebra.

Participants will investigate key mathematical content, examine how these domains interrelate, and engage with research-based pedagogical strategies shown to positively influence student learning. Through collaborative problem solving, participants will experience firsthand how rich problems, multiple representations, varied solution strategies, and purposeful classroom discourse contribute to powerful mathematics instruction.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive preferred consideration if they choose to apply to VMI’s master’s program, and the credits earned will transfer into the program.

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

Name:

Email address:

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* 2. Your mailing address and phone number

Street and apt/unit number

City or Town

State

Zipcode

Phone number

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* 3. Date of Birth (for VTSU purposes)

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Date

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

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* 5. Where do you teach?

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* 6. Tuition is $2037 (includes 3 graduate credits and all materials, including the text). An invoice is typically generated and sent to you just prior to the first class unless alternative arrangements are made. Please contact Kathryn Delay, VMI Director to discuss alternative payment arrangements.

Will you be sending a PO? If so, please forward to Judi Laird.

Yes, I will be sending a PO

No, I will not be sending a PO. Invoice can be sent to me.

I will be contacting Kathryn to discuss payment arrangements.

Vermont Mathematics Initiative Course Registration: Mathematics as a Second Language (online)

Mathematics as a Second Language - Starting January 2026

Question Title

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

Question Title

* 2. Your mailing address and phone number

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* 3. Date of Birth (for VTSU purposes)

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

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* 5. Where do you teach?

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* 7. Does VTSU have a previous last name on file? If so, please provide that last name.

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

Thank you!

Vermont Mathematics Initiative Course Registration: Mathematics as a Second Language (online)

Mathematics as a Second Language - Starting January 2026

Question Title

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

Question Title

* 2. Your mailing address and phone number

Question Title

* 3. Date of Birth (for VTSU purposes)

Question Title

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

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* 5. Where do you teach?

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* 7. Does VTSU have a previous last name on file? If so, please provide that last name.

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

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

Thank you!