1. California State University Math and Science Teacher Initiative
Joan Bissell, Director
Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative
Office of the Chancellor
California State University

2. Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) Addresses Acute Problems in Supply of Math and Science Teachers
California will need 33,000 new mathematics and science teachers over the next decade
Low-income and minority students are disproportionately taught by out-of-field and under-prepared teachers
The state’s lowest performing secondary schools are 3-4 times as likely to have under-prepared math and/or science teachers 2

3. Comprehensive Math and Science Teacher Effort: CSU Strategies for Doubling Math & Science Teachers
Comprehensive Recruitment
New Options and Multiple Pathways
Financial Support and Incentives
Community College Alignment and Transfer
Internet-supported Delivery of Resources for Candidates
Partnerships with Foundations, Federal Agencies, Industry 3

4. MSTI Performance is Evaluated Thoroughly: CSU Math and Science Teacher Initiative Results
Significant overall gains occurred
+ 76.6% in CSU teacher production (768 to 1,356)
+ 83.5% if second authorizations included (768 to 1,409)
Major gains in mathematics
Increase of 125% (349 to 786)
Gains in all four science areas
Biology +24% (295 to 367)
Chemistry +62% (56 to 91)
Physics +34% (29 to 39)
Geosciences +97% (37 to 73) 4

5. MSTI has Involved the Entire CSU System: Statewide Scope and Impact of Outcomes
Gains among virtually all campuses
Increases have occurred on 20 campuses
12 campuses increased their yearly production by over 50%
8 campuses doubled their production
Gains in second authorizations
8.5% of CSU science candidates earn second authorizations, reducing out-of-field teaching in severe shortage areas
Major gains in middle school mathematics teachers
Foundational Level Credential was established in 2004
CSU has prepared more than 300 new middle school mathematics teachers 5

6. Focus on Closing the Achievement Gap: CSU Math & Science Teachers Serve High Need Schools
44% teach in urban schools
36% teach in schools that have not met their annual API
44% teach in schools with more than half of the students in poverty
91% teach in schools without fully credentialed teaching staff
CSU’s new teachers are contributing significantly to overcoming inequities in the distribution of math and science teachers. 6

7. Financial Support for New Math and Science Teachers: All CSU Campuses Offer Noyce Scholarship Funding
NSF Noyce Scholarships now on all 22 CSU campuses
NSF Noyce Master’s/Credential programs on 6 campuses
NSF Noyce Master’s/Credential planning grants on 5 campuses
New NSF funding to CSU campuses in was approximately $15 million.
NSF Noyce Funding provides up to $30,000 in scholarships for each qualified CSU math/science student pursuing a teaching career and up to $50,000 in fellowship support for students as they pursue a Credential/Master’s and are beginning teachers

8. Building Support for Mathematics Teacher Education: CSU Initiative Recognized for Success As National Model
CSU’s Initiatives have been recognized for their success by:
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education
National Association of System Heads
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities
US Department of Energy
NASA
California Council on Science and Technology
The CSU initiative and MSTI partnerships were also cited as successes at the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology meeting in October 2009 and at the White House in January 2010. 8