1. MMSTI Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative Wednesday, 24 March ~ MTSBA Helena, MT

2. Overview of Charges to the Committee February 2009 – March 2010 2  Conduct Data Collection and Analyses  Identify Problems, Barriers, and Opportunities  Propose Solutions  Develop Plan of Action  Increase Representation of Key Stakeholders

3. A. Data Collection and Analyses 3 State Data from the Office of Public Instruction  Licensure by Class and Endorsement  Misassigned Teachers  Number of K-8 Middle School Mathematics and Science Teachers  Data from the Annual Data Collection Report  Recruitment Data Montana Post-Secondary Institutional Data: Annual Production by Major Math and Science Teaching Vacancies

4. Annual Production by Teaching Major 4 Data aggregated from institutional licensure specialists; eight of nine campuses reporting, March 2010.

5. Annual Production by Teaching Major Data aggregated from institutional licensure specialist’s records; seven of eight campuses reporting, March 2010. 5

6. Annual Production by Teaching Major Data aggregated from institutional licensure specialist’s records; seven of eight campuses reporting, March 2010. 6

7. Annual Production and demand Production: 2009*Demand: 2009** K-8 ***38421 (124 total ) Biology252 Broadfield2024 Chemistry100 Earth Science100 Physics50 Mathematics4280 7 * 2009 Montana Post-Secondary Education Institutional Data: K-8 (8 of 9 Campuses Reporting); 5-12 (7 of 8 campuses reporting). ** Total Vacancies Posted February 2009 – December 2009 on the OPI website. *** K-8 Vacancy Data = 21 out of 124 posted vacancies specifically requested middle school math or science teachers.

8. Student Achievement 8 Understanding the Needs and Successes of Student’s in Rural Areas: Joanne Erickson, Montana State University

9. Resources for Implementation 9 Overview of Funding Opportunities: David Erickson, The University of Montana

10. Resources for Implementation Continued… 10 Resources and Recommendations from a National STEM Education Conference: Katie Burke, Office of Public Instructions Anna Green, Office of the Governor Jean Howard, Office of Public Instruction

11. Race to the Top 11 Updates: Dennis Parman, Office of Public Instruction Dan Villa, Office of the Governor

12. MMSTI Website 12 http:// www.cas.umt.edu/draft/mmsti/default.cfm

13. Education for the 21 st Century 13  The Montana Digital Academy Robert Currie, Executive Director The University of Montana http://montanadigitalacademy.org/latest-news/#  Robert Bargatze Executive VP & Chief Scientific Officer LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals http://www.ligocyte.com/

14. Strengthening Standards 14 Common Core State Standards Initiative ~ Commentary Deadline, April 2, 2010: Jean Howard, Office of Public Instruction http://www.corestandards.org.http://www.corestandards.org. Pathways to The University of Montana: A Proposed Change in Admissions Model at the Missoula Campus: Royce Engstrom Handout 2: Proposed Admissions Model

15. Broadfield Considerations 15 Broadfield Considerations:  Undergraduate Requirements and Discussion Items: David Erickson  Post-Baccalaureate Recommendations: Paula Lutz, Montana State University

18. Middle School Mathematics 18 Proposed Master’s Degree for Middle School Teachers: Enhancing Middle School Mathematics Achievement through Expanded Teacher Knowledge (EMMA): Rick Billstein, The University of Montana

19. THE MONTANA MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER INITIATIVE 19 Discussion and Next Steps