EdTerps Learning Academy - PK-12 Education Programs

The EdTerps Learning Academy provides formal and informal training and professional development opportunities that encompass current evidence-based research and practice related to instruction, policy analysis, counseling, and human development.

As a vital component of the program, faculty and the academic program director facilitate mentoring and advising to guide students in achieving their educational and career development goals. For more information, contact Dr. Beatriz Quintos via email: bquintos@umd.edu.

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Equitable Mathematics Education Leadership (Z173) is a 12-credit, 4-course graduate program designed to prepare educators to lead transformative efforts and enhance the robustness and equity of PK-12 mathematics education.

• Fostering a deep mathematical understanding and promoting instructional practices that uphold ambitious, contemporary standards across all grade levels.
• Developing skills to design, assess, and deliver problem-solving tasks that engage students in constructing mathematical arguments, justifying their reasoning, and critiquing the reasoning of others.
• Preparing teachers to elevate and harness students’ diverse social, cultural, linguistic, contextual, and cognitive assets to enrich mathematics learning.
• Can be completed in 15 months of continuous part-time enrollment. See Designation of Full-time/Part-time Status. 

Program Features

This program currently operates exclusively through school district partnerships with Prince George’s County Public Schools. As such, this program is not open to admissions for individuals outside of this partnership. 

• Students must obtain permission from the department in order to register for these courses.  If the courses are offered through an agreement with a local school district, they will operate as closed cohorts.
• If you are a teacher in our partner districts interested in applying, check with your district Supervisor to inquire about enrollment.
• We are always looking for new district partners. If you are a district supervisor interested in developing a new partnership for teachers in your district, contact Beatriz Quintos via email: bquintos@umd.edu.

Registration Overview

• See the sample plan of study below. Students should use this as a guide to develop a plan with the academic program director.
• Actual course offerings are determined by the program and may vary. Students should note if a course has a prerequisite or corequisite.
• Specific class meeting information (days and time) is posted on UMD’s interactive web service, Testudo. Once on that site, select “Schedule of Classes,” then the term/year. Courses are listed by academic unit.
• The program uses specific section codes for registration, which are listed on the sample plan of study.
• Fall 2025 cohort will focus on elementary math education, and Fall 2026 will focus on middle school math.

Sample Plan

The program begins each fall and can be completed in one year. Courses offered in the fall, spring, and summer will use a blended-learning format, combining in-person sessions held off campus with online instruction.

Courses

Below is a listing of all program courses. For a detailed course description that includes prerequisites or corequisites, see TLPL.

Overview

• Features a blend of in-person and online learning.
• Instruction provided by University of Maryland faculty and professionals in the field.
• Uses the semester academic calendar with classes held during fall and spring semester (16 weeks each) and Summer Session (two 3-week sessions).

In-Person Instruction

• Instructors present dynamic and interactive seminar-style instruction.
• Classes are held at school system locations, offering a focused, distraction-free learning environment
• Students enrolled in a program that features in-person instruction are required to submit the University’s Immunization Record Form prior to the first day of their first semester/term. See Health Requirements.

Online Instruction

• Using advanced audio and video technology, UMD’s online learning environment delivers dynamic and interactive content.
• Featuring convenience and flexibility, online instruction permits synchronous participation.
• Students attend lectures virtually (e.g., use of video technology, such as Zoom).
• Online lectures (lectures, slides, presentations, and Q&A interactions) are recorded and video-archived for student review.

Upon successful completion, graduates will be equipped to:

• Demonstrate specialized knowledge of K-12 mathematical concept development and corresponding instructional practices.
• Deepen their own conceptual understanding of K-12 mathematics content including areas such as number, algebra, data analysis and statistics, or geometry.
• Create classroom cultures that assess and advance children’s mathematical ideas, striving to enact principles and practices of ambitious and equitable teaching.
• Design learning opportunities that build on students’ mathematical ideas and foster equitable participation in discussions aligned with curricular goals.