Mathematics and Science Teacher Academy Grant Opportunity

Mathematics and Science Teacher Academy Grant Opportunity
1/31/2008 9:30 AM

Mathematics 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.

Mission: The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association is dedicated to promoting and improving education for children and youth, strengthening the role as educational leader for elementary and middle level principals, and collaborating with partners in education to assist in achieving these goals.

Leading schools toward excellence through the MESPA vision to be the premiere resource for preparing today's principals for tomorrow and a strong leading voice for public education.

Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association

1667 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108

651.999.7310 MN toll free 800.642.6807

Fax: 651.999.7311 E-mail: mespa@mespa.net