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i(Orginally published in 2004)i A major focus of teacher education is the development of preservice teachers. However, it should not be the only focus of those who work in teacher education. Educating inservice teachers in equally important, and the conversation among those involved in mathematics teacher education needs to include discussion of this group as well. This conversation also highlights a need for professional development for teacher educators and research on the development of teacher educators. This monograph discusses issues in educating all of these groups of individuals in an effort to continue the conversation among those involved in mathematics teacher education.

This monograph marks a major step in the growth of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) as the leading organization for mathematics teacher educators. It is an effort by AMTE to provide further support for the work of mathematics teacher educators throughout the United States. It is hoped that readers will find this monograph to be useful in their day-to-day work with mathematics teachers. Learning to be a mathematics teacher is a life-long process, but so is learning to be a mathematics teacher educator. Just as mathematics teachers need opportunities for professional growth, so do mathematics teacher educators. Publications such as this monograph can serve an important role in the professional development of mathematics teacher educators.