Philadelphia Regional Noyce Partnership Doing Together What We Can’t Do Alone Eighth Annual NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference Washington, DC May 29-31, 2013 Victor Donnay, Bryn Mawr College Greer Richardson, La Salle University

Let’s Talk What do you presently do in your Noyce project that involves some form of collaboration or partnership? THINK-PAIR-SHARE

What is the PRNP? The PRNP was conceived out of a two year capacity building grant funded by the National Science Foundation. The purpose of the PRNP is to build synergies between entities in order to support Noyce teacher development in the Philadelphia region. The partnership began its work in September Grant funding for PRNP will end in August 2013.

The PRNP consists of eight organizations. Bryn Mawr College Haverford College University of Pennsylvania The Philadelphia Education Fund Drexel University St. Joseph’s University La Salle University/21 PSTEM Temple University Preservice Teachers Master Teachers Career Changers PRNP Partners

PRNP Participants Mathematics Science and Education Faculty Program Administrators and Facilitators Noyce Program Administrators District Specialists and Administrators Teachers and Scholars

PRNP Activities PIs, Noyce Scholars, Teachers, Administrators, School District Personnel. Sharing Sessions, Special Topics, Working Groups, Wrap Ups Monthly leadership meetings Inservice Teachers Preservice Teachers Master Teachers Ongoing working subgroups

PRNP Activities Needs Assessment Website Ad Hoc Subgroups s Google Docs Skype Communication Noyce Conference Reports, Survey Results, etc. Dissemination

Preservice Teacher Subgroup Accomplishments Sponsored the Noyce Scholars Retreat …a networking event Conducted a three part Ginsburg series with noted teacher coach on Classroom Management Compiled a list of high need schools/districts in the Philadelphia region Drafted a PR piece for Noyce scholars to use when interviewing for jobs Developed relationships with School District of Philadelphia HR personnel Sponsored the Noyce Scholars Retreat …a networking event Conducted a three part Ginsburg series with noted teacher coach on Classroom Management Compiled a list of high need schools/districts in the Philadelphia region Drafted a PR piece for Noyce scholars to use when interviewing for jobs Developed relationships with School District of Philadelphia HR personnel

Inservice Teacher Subgroup Accomplishments Conducted focus group with teachers/administrators on supports for new STEM teachers Interviewed novice teachers about their induction experiences Conducted a literature review regarding support/induction for new (STEM) teachers Ingersoll Talk: What the data tells us about retaining/ supporting new teachers Documented current induction supports of partner institutions Reporting on best practices (in process) Conducted focus group with teachers/administrators on supports for new STEM teachers Interviewed novice teachers about their induction experiences Conducted a literature review regarding support/induction for new (STEM) teachers Ingersoll Talk: What the data tells us about retaining/ supporting new teachers Documented current induction supports of partner institutions Reporting on best practices (in process)

Master Teacher Subgroup Accomplishments Conducted a literature search to define the term and to identify characteristics of a “master teacher” Administered a survey to test assertions about the term and accompanying characteristics Conceptualized a regional Master Teacher Development Institute Identified a model for master teacher preparation aligned with a PDE certification endorsement Master Teacher Meet Up is scheduled July 9 th Conducted a literature search to define the term and to identify characteristics of a “master teacher” Administered a survey to test assertions about the term and accompanying characteristics Conceptualized a regional Master Teacher Development Institute Identified a model for master teacher preparation aligned with a PDE certification endorsement Master Teacher Meet Up is scheduled July 9 th

Other Working Group Accomplishments Needs Assessment SubgroupWebsite Subgroup Administered a Needs Assessment Survey to ascertain the activities and perceptions of regional Noyce stakeholders. Preservice teachers Inservice teachers School Administrators Created a mock website to facilitate collaborative connections across all Noyce program participants. Shared Resources Networking Socializing

What We Have Done Together Established new relationships across the region Expanded the reach of programming to support Noyce teachers. Developed an asset map of regional programs and resources Participated in our own professional development (i.e., Social Networking, National Board Certification)

Synergistic Outcomes Master Teacher have hosted internship and student teachers. Workshops hosted by IHEs have been made available to all Noyce scholars. Master Teachers across IHEs are planning upcoming summer conference. Noyce scholars are connecting across IHE programs. Bryn Mawr and U of Penn are offering post baccalaureate programming for Noyce Scholars. Individuals are collaborating in areas outside of PRNP

Success, Challenges and Responses Building connections Learning what each other does Assessing what is going on in the region The Learning Curve Shared leadership was not productive Outside facilitator hired A Shifting Leadership Model

Success, Challenges and Responses Consensus building felt like a lack of direction Subgroups formed to create actionable goals Goals and Activities We began with individual relationships We need institutional stakeholders What form will the partnership take? Life Beyond the Grant

Next Steps Better Field Experiences Employment Opportunities Induction and Training Communities of Practice Social Networks The PRNP plans to offer continuing support for preservice, inservice and master teachers by developing…

Think About It… with another teacher or administrator. What suggestions do you have for the PRNP? What needs of yours could such a partnership address?

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