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1/31/2008 9:30 AMMathematics and Science Teacher Academy (MSTA): The Minnesota Department of
Education (MDE) is soliciting applications from partnerships that
include at least one Minnesota institution of higher education AND
at least one K-12 public school district OR regional service education
cooperative. The Mathematic and Science Teacher Academy will be
comprised of 10 regional centers.
Grant Amount (up to): $2,500,000
Application Due Date: 04/01/2008
Grant Term Dates: 05/09/2008 - 06/30/2009
For the grant application, visit the MDE Web site:
http://education.state.mn.us/PAIEGMS/searchGrants.do?command=allactive
Program contact: Karen Klinzing, karen.klinzing@state.mn.us, 651.582.8742
This notification of the availability of grant funds is made for the purpose of: emphasizing the development of a statewide Teacher Center infrastructure focused on the improvement of mathematics and science instruction and learning to fulfill the requirements of the 2007 Minnesota Statutes 122A.72 Teacher Centers.
Teacher Centers, as identified in the statute, are expected to use quality
professional development and technical assistance to assist teachers in:
a) learning about effective pedagogical approaches to implement
Minnesota's content standards;
b) mastering the use of multiple instructional approaches to differentiate instruction as well as engage students; and
c) improving skills to diagnose student learning needs using assessment of student performance.
The Teacher Centers will be referred to collectively as the Mathematic and Science Teacher Academy (MSTA).
Program Area: Academic Standards and High School Improvement
Eligible Applicants: The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), is soliciting applications from partnerships that include at least one Minnesota
institution of higher education (representation from higher education must include at least one member of the mathematics faculty OR the mathematics education department) AND at least one K-12 public school district OR regional service education cooperative. The Mathematic and Science Teacher Academy will be comprised of 10 regional centers.
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