Converse College, located in Spartanburg, SC and established in 1889 (www.converse.edu) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, and educational specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Converse College.

 Converse College, an accredited institution of higher education, offers eight online professional development mathematics education courses.

 Intended for certified teachers who are seeking recertification.  Individuals should contact their state department of education or school district to determine if these courses are acceptable for recertification.  These courses present graduate-level mathematical pedagogy, together with math content for the elementary and secondary teacher consistent with NCTM standards.  Each course awards 3 graduate credits (500 level or higher).

 These courses are NOT designed to satisfy requirements for those seeking to teach at the community college level or above, or for dual enrollment.

 DVDs are provided for each course. The activities, practice sets, quizzes and the final exam are administered online

 Participants may register at any time, work at their own pace, and take up to nine months to complete course requirements.

 Courses can be taken concurrently and transcripts are available as soon as a course is completed.

Cost per course includes tuition fees and the DVDs. The required textbooks must be purchased separately.