No Child Left Behind Math and Science Partnerships Title II Part B

Math and Science Partnerships There are two types of Math and Science Partnerships: National Science Foundation MSPs -- and -- Dept. of Education Math and Science Partnerships (under Title II, Part B of No Child Left Behind, the reauthorized Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA)

National Science Foundation Partnerships National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnerships (MSPs) are nationally based, peer reviewed competitive grants based on merit. For more information go to:

NCLB Title II, B: Math and Science Partnerships These are grants under No Child Left Behind. $149 million was available in FY 2004, up from $101 million in FY 03 and $12.5 million in FY 2002; Money Goes from the federal government to the States (State Dept. of Education)

NCLB M/S Partnerships Grants must be made to science and math education programs developed between partnerships of higher education and K-12 districts. These programs must serve to increase the science and/or math achievement of the students in the participating districts.

NCLB M/S Partnerships: Eligible Partners Eligible Partners: Must include: science, math, engineering departments from higher education and a high-need LEA. May include: another dept. from higher education; additional LEA or school (or consortium of same); business; nonprofit; or for-profit

NCLB M/S Partnerships Money goes to the States on a formula based on School age population (ages 5 to 17) from high poverty families Funding is distributed from the State Education Agency to partnerships through a competitive grant process

M/S Partnerships: The State Role Check your State Department of Education website for information on the grant and for a Math and Science Partnership Request for Proposal (RFP). The grants are for long term programs (3 years)

Applications for Partnership Grants Must Include Results from an assessment of partner school’s teacher quality and professional development needs What the activity/program is, how it is aligned with standards and based on scientifically based research An evaluation and accountability plan How the Partnership will continue the program/activities after funding expires

Evaluation and Accountability Plan MUST INCLUDE measurable objectives to increase the number of math and science teachers who participate in content based professional development -- and – MUST INCLUDE Measurable objectives for improved student academic achievement on state or international assessments.

Evaluation and Accountability Plan MAY INCLUDE objectives and measures for Increased participation by students in advanced math and science courses Increased numbers of elementary teachers with academic majors in science, math and engineering More secondary classes taught by teachers with academic majors in SME

M/S Partnerships: Use of Funds Long term, quality summer professional development Recruiting MSE majors to teaching Developing curricula Long distance learning programs Scientists into the classroom Preparing M/S teachers to provide professional development to other teachers Master teacher programs Minority representation for SMET careers