1. Capital Area Science and Mathematics Center Director
THANK YOU
Denise Brady
Capital Area Science and Mathematics Center Director
January 2015

2. GOALS:
Understand the Function and Purpose of Mathematics and Science Centers (MSC)
Reflect on CASM ( )
Programs for 2015

3. Michigan Mathematics & Science Centers Network
There are 33 regional Centers in the Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network.
Four main goals:
Leadership
Curriculum support
Professional Learning
Student services in local school districts.

4. Michigan Mathematics & Science Centers Network

5. BUDGET HISTORY MSC Have been in existence for 28 years Budget History:
: $398,877
: $96,536
: $72,330 (Could no longer support a full time director and services as in previous years) Dave Schulte acted as the interim director and CASM began to re- invent roles, responsibilities, services
: Implementation Year (Denise became Director at 1/5 time)

6. Storefront Approach CASM Services 5 ISD’s
Clinton
Eaton
Ingham
Ionia
Shiawassee
In order to provide services CASM requests that each ISD acts as a partner with CASM in implementing a “storefront” approach to services.
Each ISD representative assists with communication and training within their own service area.

7. BUDGET: The MSC are funded by state aid section 99.1 dollars
Centers are funded on a 3-tier system based on student population:
A = less than 20,000 ($47,387)
B = between 20,000 and 90,000 students ($63,183)
C = greater than 90,000 students ($78,979)
CASM is a Level C center with approximately 89,963 students. We are dangerously close to falling into the level B category!

8. Supporting Student Services in local school districts
Student Programming Grants:  The purpose of this grant opportunity is to promote student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields as well as to build leadership capacity in students who have an interest in STEM related studies. This grant opportunity is available to public school teachers throughout Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Shiawassee counties who instruct students full time in grades K-12. These grants are intended to provide experiences beyond the core curriculum that build knowledge and leadership throughout the K-12 educational system. Awards of up to $5000 may be granted in this competitive process. 

9. Supporting Student Services in local school districts
: ($53,500)
2 Elementary focused grants (Shiawassee)
6 Middle School focused grants (Clinton, Shiawassee)
4 High School focused grants (Ingham, Shiawassee)
: (Total Funds = $44,000)
1 Elementary focused grant (Shiawassee)
3 Middle School focused grants (Shiawassee)
3 Middle School/High School focused grants (Ingham, Shiawassee)
2 High School FIRST Robotics Grants (Shiawassee)
: (Total Funds = $15,500)
2 Elementary focused grants (Shiawassee and Eaton Counties)
2 Middle School focused grants (Shiawassee and Ingham Counties)
2 High School focused grants (Ingham County)

10. Programming for Students

11. Supporting Professional Learning
Teachers who instruct K-12 public school students full time in schools within Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia or Shiawassee counties are invited to apply for scholarship funding to enhance professional learning. 
The intent of the scholarship is to support professional growth and expand leadership opportunities to improve, promote and develop educational leaders in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout the five county areas. Successful applicants must address how the proposed professional learning will improve teacher(s)’ competence, enhance the applicant’s science, technology, engineering or mathematics knowledge and its anticipated effect on fellow colleagues’ and students’ learning. 
Awards of up to $1000 will be considered in this competitive process. 

12. Professional Learning Scholarships:
: ($4,000)
1 Elementary focused grants (Clinton)
1 Middle School focused grants (Clinton)
2 High School focused grants (Shiawassee)
: (Total Funds = $11,000)
5 Elementary PL grants (Clinton)
2 Middle School PL grants (Clinton, Ingham)
4 High School PL grants (Clinton, Ingham, Shiawassee)
: (Total Funds = $1,000)
1 High School PL grant (Eaton)

13. Professional Learning CASM Facilitated:
: ($2,500)
Science MEAP Review Writing Grades Ingham in June 2014 (Ingham, Shiawassee)
: (Total Funds = $31,000)
Summer 2013: Math Leadership Grades K-12 5 CCRESA (Clinton, Shiawassee, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia)
Math Leadership Year 2 Grades K-12 (3 CCRESA) (Clinton)
Grades K-1 Mathematics Academy 3 Ingham (Clinton, Ingham, Shiawassee)
Grades 2-3 Mathematics Academy 3 Ingham (Clinton, Ingham, Shiawassee)
Grades 4-5 Mathematics Academy 3 Ingham (Ingham, Shiawassee)
Grades 6-8 Mathematics Academy 3 Ingham (Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee)
Sensible Strategies for the K-5 Classroom 6 CCRESA (Saginaw, Shiawassee, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia) :
Math Leadership Year 1 Grades K-12 6 SRESD/CCRESA (Clinton, Shiawassee,
Next Generation Science Standards Draft CCRESA and Ingham and Eaton (Shiawassee, Clinton, Ingham, Eaton)

14. Professional Learning MSC Network Provided and Funded::
HS Modeling in Physics 3 Oakland ISD (Ingham)
HS Modeling in Chemistry 9 Oakland ISD (Clinton) :
Science and Math Misconceptions Grades 7-12 (6 days – Gaylord) (Ingham)
Project PRIME Grades 7-12 Year 3 6 day CCRESA and Genesee ISD (Shiawassee, Ingham, Gratiot-Isabella, Genesee, Huron, Saginaw, Lapeer)
Project PRIME Grades day summer SRESD (Saginaw, Genesee, Shiawassee, Gratiot-Isabella) :
Project PRIME Grades 7-12 Year 2 6 day CCRESA and Genesee ISD (Eaton, Shiawassee, Ingham, Gratiot-Isabella, Genesee, Huron, Saginaw, Lapeer)

15. HOT TOPICS 2015 Professional Learning Grants
Modeling Instruction in MI for Chemistry, Physics and Biology Teachers (15 days of PL)
99b Funding
EMATHS – Algebra 1
Grants
Professional Learning ($1000)
Student Programs ($5000)

16. Consolidated Application Considerations:
99b Funds
Legislated for Middle School and High School
Application from Districts Due Feb 2-16, 2015
Qualified Programs:
MSC Projects:
Writing in High School Science
High School Mathematics and Science Success (approx. 4 days)
PRIME (7-12 Math) (Approx. 6 days)
Science and Mathematics Misconceptions Management (SaM3) (7-12)
Consolidated Application Considerations:
Elementary Professional Learning
Family Engineering
Measurement

17. EMATHS February – June 2015 30 participants
8 days of Professional Learning integrating Algebra 1 content, technology, assessment
4 Saturday Sessions (Feb 28, March 28, April 18, May 16)
4 days in June (16-19)
Stipends for 8 days of attendance ($1200 per teacher)
Trained Facilitators (Jan Luft and Luann Murray)
Food
Materials (N-spire graphing calculator)
Small Registration Fee ($25 per teacher for series)

18. Capital Area Science and Mathematics Center Director
THANK YOU
Denise Brady
Capital Area Science and Mathematics Center Director
January 2015