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Science and Mathematics in Providence Public Schools

Michael Lauro

Claire Pollard

November 2, 2006

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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

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

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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

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Participants in the Discrete Math Course, Summer 2005

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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

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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

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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

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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