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Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching Grant Year 2013-2014. 6 th Grade Math. 8 th Grade Science Physics Focused. Algebra. Physics. All Targeted Grade Level/Course Teachers. All Targeted Grade Level/Course Teachers. Benefits to School.
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Texas Regional Collaborativesfor Excellence in Science and Mathematics TeachingGrant Year 2013-2014
6th Grade Math 8th Grade Science Physics Focused Algebra Physics
All Targeted Grade Level/Course Teachers All Targeted Grade Level/Course Teachers
Benefits to School • Free PD at ESC 13 • Some substitute fees paid for TMs • Free instructional materials tied to professional development Amt to be determined, likely 6
School/District Responsibilities • Recruit TMs and CMs • Assist TM with CM mentoring/training • Provide “difference” if substitute costs are more than allotted by TRC. • Assist with Data Collection • Allow TMs and CMs to attend PD as needed
Benefits to Teacher Mentors • PD that is research based and TEKS aligned • Leadership experience • Network of fellow teachers • iPad
Teacher Mentor Responsibilities • Attend 100 hours of PD • Mentor/train CMs for a minimum of 12 hours per CM • Attend summer institute in 2013 • Take Pre-test (Spring 2013) and Post-test (Summer 2014) over teacher content knowledge and efficacy • Provide STAAR data as required
Timeline • February 1, 2013 -District and campus applications (including district letter of support) due • Spring-Identify TMs; Create PD plan • May 1, 2013-Grant begins • May 2013 -Kickoff Meeting, Pre-tests, Commitment Letters from TMs and Principals • Summer – Summer institute – minimum 40 hours of PD • May 2014- STAAR data, Post-test due • July 31, 2014 – All grant activities completed
Application Process • Visit www.esc13.net/ctrc/announcements-ctrc/ • Complete district application • Complete one campus application for each interested campus • Submit applications with district letter of support DUE: February 1, 2013 by 4:00 PM