1. 1 Science and Mathematics in Providence Public Schools Michael Lauro Claire Pollard November 2, 2006

2. 2 Partnership-Driven  Past  University of Rhode Island  Program for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PEMS)  MSP PRIME TIME grant  Graduate credit for Math Matters training  Student Teaching and Practicum  Rhode Island College  Math Partners in Education (Math PIE)  Higher Ed Partnership Grants  Investigations training  Student Teaching and Practicum  University of Pittsburgh – Institute for Learning  Disciplinary Literacy Training  Principles of Learning

3. 3 Vickie Bill of IFL works with DL Team Members Dawn Simonelli and Gina Masiello at the Disciplinary Literacy Institute in Pittsburgh.

4. 4 Partnership-Driven  Present  University of Rhode Island  RI Teacher Education Renewal Partnership  Alternative Math Education - Student Teaching  Rhode Island College  Investigations training  Student Teaching and Practicum  Discrete Mathematics  Johnson & Wales University, Providence College  Partnerships with individual schools

5. 5 Participants in the Discrete Math Course, Summer 2005

6. 6 Partnership-Driven  Future  Connecting our professional development offerings with graduate programs in Mathematics and Science  Expansion of existing partnerships  More PSD support for Student Teachers and Practicum Students  Increased teacher collaboration with IHL faculty

7. 7 Teacher Quality, Quantity and Diversity  Past  Shortage of certified mathematics teachers  Emergency Certifications  Professional Development Opportunities – Math Matters, Elem. Math Coaches  Present  Support for National Board Certification  New Teacher Orientation  Certification Requirements  Differentiated Professional Development  Elementary Math Coaches  EBEC Math Support  Future  Provide more outreach and support for new teachers  Continued Differentiated Professional Development  Math Coach support for all levels  Increase National Board Certified teachers

8. 8 Challenging Courses and Curricula  Past  Implemented NSF recommended programs  K - 5 Investigations  6 - 8 Connected Mathematics  9 - 12 Holt - Algebra 1, 2, and Geometry  Scope and Sequence for K - Algebra 2  Specified student work  Aligned with state standards  Explicit connections to the Principles of Learning  Pacing schedule

9. 9 Challenging Courses and Curricula  Present  Increasing enrollment in higher level courses  Alignment of state standards for grades 11, 12  New HS graduation requirements  Assessment Program  Future  Expansion of course offerings  Virtual classrooms  Program evaluations