Sponsor |
Northeastern
University and The National Science
Foundation |
Objectives |
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To create awareness of the need to implement standards-based
curriculum •
To support the implementation of standards-based
curriculum • To provide high quality professional development in mathematics and science teaching |
Programs |
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IMPACT
– 5 years - Strives to accelerate
the implementation of standards-based instructional materials throughout
New England. •
Statewide
Implementation Project (SIP)
- Provided districts
with multi-year funding, implementation guidance, professional development
guided by curriculum developers, and links to statewide and national
reform efforts. •
Teacher Innovation Program (TIP) - Allowed CESAME to
support classroom teachers as they created and implemented innovative
teaching strategies that will improve children's access to, excitement
about, and understanding of mathematics and
science. |
Curriculum Selection and Implementation
Assistance |
CESAME supports
curriculum selection and implementation by helping 1) select and pilot
curriculum materials, 2) implement a standards-based curriculum, 3) with
materials management, 4) standards-based curriculum awareness sessions, 5)
assessment, and 6) deepening mathematical and science
content. |
Professional Development |
CESAME provides
training in the following curricula: Science and Technology for Children
(STC), Integrated Mathematics Program (IMP), Connected Mathematics Project
(CMP), Investigations in Number, Data, and Space, Full Option Science
System (FOSS), Everyday Mathematics,
MathConnections |
Community and Parents |
CESAME provides
seminars and workshops in the following topics: The parent's role in
science and mathematics reform, and Planning Family Mathematics and
Science events |
Leadership Development |
CESAME
provides seminars and workshops in the areas of strategic planning for
districts, and teacher leader support. |
Publications |
N/A |
Project Management Plan |
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Formative Evaluation Plans |
Susan B. Cohen, CESAME Evaluator |
Timeline of Project Activities |
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Comments |
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