This compilation of 64 papers on innovative programs in mathematics teacher education describes a great variety of current activity, including the use of individualized instruction, flexible grouping, tutorial programs, laboratory methods, new evaluation schemes, micro-teaching, computer assisted instruction, simulation, and field-oriented programs. Two-thirds of the programs concern elementary school teacher education, and are grouped according to emphasis as follows: content, content and methods integration, methodoloty, methodology and field experience integration, and field experiences. The papers on secondary teacher education are grouped under methodology and field experience emphases. (MM)