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Promote leadership among
mathematics teacher educators in the broad mathematics education and
mathematics communities in Florida;
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Serve as a clearinghouse for
ideas and resources in mathematics teacher education;
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Encourage research related to
mathematics teacher education, especially research which identifies factors
that contribute to improving the preparation and professional development of
mathematics teachers at all levels;
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Encourage and support
programs for prospective teachers at all grade levels, especially for members
of traditionally underrepresented populations;
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Facilitate communication
among mathematics teacher educators at the elementary, secondary, community
college, and college and university levels;
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Coordinate activities and
work collaboratively with other associations and organizations concerned with
the preparation and professional development of mathematics teachers;
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Facilitate collaboration
among mathematics teacher educators who are members of different educational
administrative units, such as departments of mathematics and departments of
education;
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Encourage and organize
programs and meetings focusing on issues related to the preparation and
professional development of mathematics teachers;
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Work cooperatively with
Florida and national certification and testing agencies to enhance the
mathematical, pedagogical, and clinical preparation of teachers of mathematics
at all levels with respect to criteria for credentialing and licensing teachers
in Florida;
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Work cooperatively with Florida
and national government agencies and policy setting groups on issues related to
mathematics and mathematics teacher education.
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Coordinate activities with
local school districts to enhance the preparation and professional development
of mathematics teachers; and
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Foster the incorporation of
appropriate technology into teacher education programs in mathematics at all
levels.
