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The Southern Initiative Algebra Project, Inc.

(SIAP) began in 1994 as a program of Algebra Project, Inc.  From 1994 to 2002, SIAP developed 42 Algebra Project sites in eight states involving over 4,000 teachers and 50,000 students in whole school mathematics education reform with the goal of having every student succeed in algebra by the end of the 8th grade.

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Mission

The Mission of the Southern Initiative Algebra Project, Inc. (SIAP) is to help schools and communities increase capacity to ensure a quality education for every child.

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Every community has a high-quality education system that ensures the success of each child.

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Value Statement

The Southern Initiative Algebra Project, Inc. (SIAP) and its partners (HBCUs, youth, educators and communities) value SIAP’s commitment and work to support the achievement of students who historically have been most underserved in our education system as evidenced by their performance in the lowest quartile of students taking standardized tests. Our PK-16 model is an improvement strategy based on an understanding of the educational enterprise as a system, parts of which are oft-times neither closely nor meaningfully allied to support those students. It uses an approach pioneered by Ella Baker to improve both leadership and the system itself by affecting the way leadership emerges, develops, is applied and managed within the system as well as how the system relates to external stakeholders. 

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I find the history of the program to be very beneficial in regard to teaching scholars in Jackson and mathematics. I learned a lot about the background and how I can really take all knowledge and apply to  various content and subject areas.
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I think it's important to know the why in order to understand the what. Knowing why the SIAP was created helps us understand what we need to do in order to reach our goal of teaching effectively and successfully so that our scholars can prosper.
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The four components of the SIAP model are very beneficial because it includes all stakeholders. This is important because it coincides with the "it takes a village" mentality. In order for scholars to be successful in their learning experience, the educators, administrators, colleges and universities, youth themselves, and the community must work together.
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I love the way various insights and opinions were given from different colleagues from different schools.  I believe the facilitators are going to be great. They pushed us to think outside the box (critical thinking).
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One strength (of the workshop) is that it gave teachers an opportunity to collaborate with teachers at other schools.
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Participants were allowed to voice our concerns and challenges.
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ï  The information shared from the presenters and between the teachers helped me feel that I am not  alone in my concerns about the pace of my students learning.
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I love being allowed to have intellectual conversations with my colleagues and those outside of my normal realm of interaction. I appreciate that opportunity and would like more of that in the future.
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Very student centered!
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Gave a picture of how my classroom should look.
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Great presenters and information.
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It was good. It was nice to collaborate with peers about the concepts around math.
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Working with SIAP is always very beneficial. The resources that were provided were very helpful. I am glad to know that I’ll be able to use some of them during the school year.
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We love this group as we work together, brainstorm ideas, and have fun loving math.
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The Summer Institute provides teachers with the opportunity to share, reflect, ask questions, and be exposed to a variety of ideas and experiences from others. It’s a safe atmosphere that encourages growth, the sharing of ideas, and gathering information. I look forward to this experience every year.
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This Summer Institute gave me insight into what students in other grades are learning and how it connects to what I am teaching.
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I found the institute extremely beneficial and informative. Math has never been my favorite subject to teach or learn. However, the institute modeled a fun and engaging way to have student-led math discussions. It also modeled how to have an effective math lesson using technology as we transition into virtual learning. I enjoyed the institute and I plan on incorporating many of the strategies, activities, and online resources into my teacher tool box.
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No judgment. Free to express yourself. Even when they (facilitators) are asking probing questions I feel they are trying to get you to think critically.
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The team planning and lesson presentations were the strengths! It really allowed me to plan for the upcoming year and to see how you can teach in many different ways virtually. I really enjoy getting to know our math teachers more. I feel like we are creating lasting relationships. I love you guys!
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You all are gems! You know exactly what teachers and students need.
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It was nice breaking into groups and seeing all the different ways we completed the problems. In the smaller groups we were able to really discuss how we came to the answer.
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I liked being able to discuss with the group the problems I am having and seeing different ways to present the information to my kids.
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Each group expressed how they solved the problems and this showed all that there were ways of writing the problems, especially depending on the grade level.
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Working with teachers; Sharing ideas; Learning new math activities; Productive Struggle!
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Breakout sessions were fun and intriguing. I had an awesome time interacting with everyone.
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It’s always good to be able to discuss content with peers.
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The session is organized and everyone cooperates very well together.
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I truly enjoy the process of getting to see and hear our other teachers’ ideas on how their classrooms are working or not working and being able to learn from my fellow teachers.
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Great time listening to everyone.  As always, I enjoy hearing about the different strategies and challenges that others experience so that I can try them and not feel alone.  This is an extremely challenging school year and I am constantly researching different ways to meet the needs of all of my students.
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Always enjoyable to work with you all. Low-key, informal, and informative. Very collegial atmosphere. Great to talk math with other math minds.
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  • Professional Development for Educators (PDE)
  • Site/Community Development - The Design Team Process (S/CD - DTP)
  • Youth Leadership Development (YLD)
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