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Page 1: Mathematics/Science Partnerships U.S. Department of Education: New Program Grantees

Mathematics/Science Partnerships

U.S. Department of Education: New Program Grantees.

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Agenda

Welcome MSP Overview The Law Roles and Responsibilities Closing

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MSP Overview Math/Science Partnerships is a formula grant

that is authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

Formula grant programs are noncompetitive awards based on a predetermined formula established by statute.

As long as Congress appropriates funds for Math/Science Partnerships, funds will continue to flow to SEA’s with approved applications.

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Math/Science Partnership Overview

States distribute funds ona competitive basis to

partnerships consisting of Arts and Science faculty at an IHE and a “high need” local education agency.

U.S. Department of Education

Program Cycle

Funds are released to the

States through a formula grant

(number of students at

poverty rates).

Congress appropriates

funds for program.

States fund winning project proposals. States submit an

abstract of funded proposals to U.S.

Department of Education .

Projects submit annual/final reports to

U.S. Department of Education within 60

days of cycle completion.

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MSP Conceptual Model

Develop partnership of high-need school districts and an IHE’s science, technology, engineering, mathematics faculty

Develop partnership of high-need school districts and an IHE’s science, technology, engineering, mathematics faculty

Improve classroom instruction

Improve classroom instruction

Provide professional development to strengthen teachers’ content knowledge

Provide professional development to strengthen teachers’ content knowledge

Improve student achievement in mathematics and science

Improve student achievement in mathematics and science

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The Law

MSP programs must follow two sets of guidance. The Statute (in your folders) EDGAR

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MSP Overview

Purpose Mathematics and Science Partnerships

program (MSP) is intended to increase the academic achievement of students by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers.

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Math/Science Partnership

• Eligible Partnerships

– Must include (1) the High-Need LEA & (2) the IHE/STEM faculty.

– In addition, may include other (1)STEM or teacher training departments at IHE’s, (2) additional LEA’s, public charter schools, or a consortium (3) a business, or (4) a nonprofit or for-profit organization of demonstrated effectiveness in improving the quality of mathematics and science teachers.

High-need LEA and/or Schools

IHE’s and STEM Faculty

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The Law Highlights from the statute.*

Purpose & Partnerships (Sec. 2201, pg 1).** Duration & Supplement, Not Supplant (Sec.

2202, 3&4, pg 3). Authorized Activities (Sec 2202, (c),pg 4-5). Evaluation and Accountability Plan

(Sec.2202, (e), pg. 6). Annual Progress Reports

(Sec.2202, (f), pg. 6)*In your packet.**Already covered

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The Law

Allowable Costs No Alcohol No Entertainment Meals (clarified guidance…see attachment) Federal Funds may not be used to purchase

instructional materials for the students of teachers.*

*Instructional materials can only be purchased for the teacher involved in the PD program.

**All costs must be project related and reasonable.***If you have questions about allowable costs

please contact your State Coordinator.

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MSP Roles & Responsibilities

The role of the Department of Education.

The role of the State Education Agency.

The role of the Project.

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Roles & Responsibilities

U.S. Department of Education Overall administration of the program

Working closely with the States Technical Assistance

To SEA and all programs and partnerships Monitors formula grants to the state Generates findings based on the data

(GPRA) from APR’s and reports these findings to Congress

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Roles & Responsibilities State Education Agency (SEA)

34 C.F.R. Section 80.40 : Monitoring and reporting program performance Responsible for managing day-to-day operations of

grant and subgrant activities. Monitor activities to ensure compliance. Monitor each projects’ activity in accordance with

Federal and State Regulations. Assess and evaluate projects activities. Ensure projects’ implementation is consistent with

subgrant application Ensure accurate and timely submission of Annual

Progress Reports

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Roles & Responsibilities

Projects Performs the duties of the program

(Develops & implement the PD). Prepares the projects APR to submit to the

SEA. Evaluation of the Program SEA’s are the grantees primary contact.*Contact SEA’s for assistance when needed.

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Roles & Responsibilities Program Evaluation

The Federal Government, SEA, and Projects all have a role in collecting program evaluations and data.

Government Performance Reports Act (GPRA) indicators is a government reporting requirement for this program. Teacher Content Knowledge Student Achievement Evaluation Design Efficiency

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Fiscal Responsibility

Programs must follow fiscal responsibilites in accordance with their states’ statute. Performance dates (start and end dates). Obligating and drawdown of funds. Allowable costs specific to the state. Fiscal Monitoring Other fiduciary aspects.

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Closing

Considerations: Math/Science Partnerships is a formula

grant given to the State. Get to know your state coordinator and ask questions.

Many projects experience difficulty collecting data.1. Pretest & Posttest your teachers.2. Have a plan to collect relevant student

data.

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Closing

Considerations continued… Remember the dates and deadlines;

1. State-determined start date and end date for your project.

2. You have 60 days after your performance period ends to submit an APR to the Department of Education. Your state may require you to turn in the APR

sooner. All APR’s must be completed using the On-line

reporting system.

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Closing Considerations continued…

Base your PD on the needs assessment of the LEA or School.

Have a thoughtful recruiting process. Think about the teachers that would most

benefit from the PD. Then think about how to get those teachers

in the program. Make sure all partners are committed to

getting these teachers the PD they need; including the building principal.

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Resources Online Grantee Training

www.humtech.com/DOED/Grants/ Guide to U.S. Department of Education

Programs www.ed.gov/programs/landing.jhtml?src=rt

MSP websites http://www.ed-msp.net/protected/index.jsp?.lat=null http://apr.ed-msp.net/users/login http://hub.mspnet.org/

EDGAR www.ed.gov/policy/fund/reg/edgarReg/edgar.html