1. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching Grant Year

2. 6th Grade Math
8th Grade Science
Physics Focused
Algebra
Physics

3. Teacher Mentor TM Cadre Member CM
Receive 100 Hours of PD during the grant cycle
Attend 40-hour summer institute in 2013
Receive resources aligned to PD
Cadre Member CM
Receive 12 hours of mentoring/training from their TM
Attend 12 hours of content based PD through ESC Region 13

4. District Campus 1 Teacher Mentor Cadre Members Campus 2
All Targeted Grade Level/Course Teachers
All Targeted Grade Level/Course Teachers

5. Benefits to School Free PD at ESC 13 Some substitute fees paid for TMs
Free instructional materials tied to professional development
Amt to be determined, likely 6

6. School/District Responsibilities
Recruit TMs and CMs
Assist TM with CM mentoring/training
Provide “difference” if substitute costs are more than allotted by TRC.
Assist with Data Collection
Allow TMs and CMs to attend PD as needed

7. Benefits to Teacher Mentors
PD that is research based and TEKS aligned
Leadership experience
Network of fellow teachers
iPad

8. Teacher Mentor Responsibilities
Attend 100 hours of PD
Mentor/train CMs for a minimum of 12 hours per CM
Attend summer institute in 2013
Take Pre-test (Spring 2013) and Post-test (Summer 2014) over teacher content knowledge and efficacy
Provide STAAR data as required

9. Timeline
February 1, District and campus applications (including district letter of support) due
Spring-Identify TMs; Create PD plan
May 1, 2013-Grant begins
May Kickoff Meeting, Pre-tests, Commitment Letters from TMs and Principals
Summer – Summer institute – minimum 40 hours of PD
May STAAR data, Post-test due
July 31, 2014 – All grant activities completed

10. Application Process Visit www.esc13.net/ctrc/announcements-ctrc/
Complete district application
Complete one campus application for each interested campus
Submit applications with district letter of support
DUE: February 1, 2013 by 4:00 PM