Discussion topics range from classroom management and lesson planning to tasks which teachers are expected to perform even though no formal training relevant to the requirements was received during their teacher preparation. It will also assist in locating master teachers and possibly lead to more fellowship applicants. As with all other components of this initiative, it is important to network and involve the community at every opportunity. This has been done in several ways. Businesses responded to solicitations by providing educational and advertisement materials during our conferences.
All material is welcomed by classroom teachers and is greatly appreciated.
The need to establish a strong network is important. In order to enlighten preservice and novice teachers of available resources, the expertise of presenters from other institutions and former professors is utilized. The NMHU campus newspaper and the local newspaper also publicize activities. An article prepared by the University President appeared in the Albuquerque Journal North on January 16, 2000. The CETP initiative has become a very obvious contribution to the preparation of teachers of mathematics, science and technology at New Mexico Highlands University.