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Science and Mathematics in Providence Public Schools Michael Lauro Claire Pollard November 2, 2006

Science and Mathematics in Providence Public Schools Michael Lauro Claire Pollard November 2, 2006. Partnership-Driven. Past University of Rhode Island Program for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PEMS) MSP PRIME TIME grant Graduate credit for Math Matters training

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Science and Mathematics in Providence Public Schools Michael Lauro Claire Pollard November 2, 2006

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  1. Science and Mathematics in Providence Public Schools Michael Lauro Claire Pollard November 2, 2006

  2. Partnership-Driven • Past • University of Rhode Island • Program for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PEMS) • MSP PRIME TIME grant • Graduate credit for Math Matters training • Student Teaching and Practicum • Rhode Island College • Math Partners in Education (Math PIE) • Higher Ed Partnership Grants • Investigations training • Student Teaching and Practicum • University of Pittsburgh – Institute for Learning • Disciplinary Literacy Training • Principles of Learning

  3. Vickie Bill of IFL works with DL Team Members Dawn Simonelli and Gina Masiello at the Disciplinary Literacy Institute in Pittsburgh.

  4. Partnership-Driven • Present • University of Rhode Island • RI Teacher Education Renewal Partnership • Alternative Math Education - Student Teaching • Rhode Island College • Investigations training • Student Teaching and Practicum • Discrete Mathematics • Johnson & Wales University, Providence College • Partnerships with individual schools

  5. Participants in the Discrete Math Course, Summer 2005

  6. Partnership-Driven • Future • Connecting our professional development offerings with graduate programs in Mathematics and Science • Expansion of existing partnerships • More PSD support for Student Teachers and Practicum Students • Increased teacher collaboration with IHL faculty

  7. Teacher Quality, Quantity and Diversity • Past • Shortage of certified mathematics teachers • Emergency Certifications • Professional Development Opportunities – Math Matters, Elem. Math Coaches • Present • Support for National Board Certification • New Teacher Orientation • Certification Requirements • Differentiated Professional Development • Elementary Math Coaches • EBEC Math Support • Future • Provide more outreach and support for new teachers • Continued Differentiated Professional Development • Math Coach support for all levels • Increase National Board Certified teachers

  8. Challenging Courses and Curricula • Past • Implemented NSF recommended programs • K - 5 Investigations • 6 - 8 Connected Mathematics • 9 - 12 Holt - Algebra 1, 2, and Geometry • Scope and Sequence for K - Algebra 2 • Specified student work • Aligned with state standards • Explicit connections to the Principles of Learning • Pacing schedule

  9. Challenging Courses and Curricula • Present • Increasing enrollment in higher level courses • Alignment of state standards for grades 11, 12 • New HS graduation requirements • Assessment Program • Future • Expansion of course offerings • Virtual classrooms • Program evaluations

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