Network: STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)

Mathematics and Science Teacher Academy Grant Opportunity

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Presentation: "MUSE: Guiding Principles for Supporting STEM Education" by Liesl Chatman, Director of Professional Development at the Science Museum. A framework for professional development that will be useful for groups thinking about pursuing the MASTA funding will be shared with the attendees.

Notification: This notification of the availability of grant funds is made for the purpose of: emphasizing the development of a statewide Teacher Center infrastructure focused on the improvement of mathematics and science instruction and learning to fulfill the requirements of the 2007 Minnesota Statutes 122A.72 Teacher Centers. Teacher Centers, as identified in the statute, are expected to use quality professional development and technical assistance to assist teachers in: a) learning about effective pedagogical approaches to implement Minnesota's content standards; b) mastering the use of multiple instructional approaches to differentiate instruction as well as engage students; and, c) improving skills to diagnose student learning needs using assessment of student performance. The Teacher Centers will be referred to collectively as the Mathematic and Science Teacher Academy (MSTA).

Program Area: Academic Standards and High School Improvement

Eligible Applicants: The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), is soliciting applications from partnerships that include at least one Minnesota institution of higher education (representation from higher education must include at least one member of the mathematics faculty OR the mathematics education department) AND at least one K-12 public school district OR regional service education cooperative. The Mathematic and Science Teacher Academy will be comprised of 10 regional centers.

• Grant Amount Up to: $2,500,000
• Application Due Date: 04/01/2008
• Anticipated Grant Term Dates: 05/09/2008 - 06/30/2009
• Grant Notice Date: 01/30/2008
• Total Funds Available: $2,500,000

MDE Program Contact Rep: Karen Klinzing, karen.klinzing@state.mn.us, 651-582-8742

Presentation Location: Thursday, February 28, 1-:30-3:00 in Ed. Science Bldg. room 325.