ESEA--No Child Left Behind Act
Title II, Part B - Mathematics and Science Partnerships

The reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Schools Act in January of 2002 also known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) introduced the Improving Teacher Quality Grant Programs (Title II). These programs encourage scientifically based professional development as a means for improving student academic performance.

Information Regarding:

• Resources
• Conference: Registration, Agenda
• Prior Year Awards
• USDE Project Profile
• Request for Proposals (RFP)
• 2012 Application

Program Description: The Mathematics and Science Partnership Program discretionary grant is intended to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Partnerships between high need school districts and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty in institutions of higher education are at the core of these improvement efforts. Other partners may include state education agencies, public charter schools or other public schools, businesses, and nonprofit or for-profit organizations concerned with mathematics and science education.

Who is Eligible to Apply: DPI will award subgrants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships that must include at least a High Need LEA and an Institution of Higher Education. A high need LEA is any district where mathematics or science student proficiency scores do not exceed 65%, based on disaggregated 2010/11 WKCE scores, and where there is no currently active Title II, Part B grant, in the same content area, and one of the following:

1. At least 10 percent of the student population is from families with income below the poverty line as identified by the Census 2009; or
2. Schools/districts having Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) or meeting local codes of 6, 7, or 8; or
3. Not achieving AYP in mathematics based on 2010/11 data.

Amount of Funds Available: $1,700,000 in FY 2012

2012 Application Due Date: May 18, 2012

RESOURCES

• Wisconsin Mathematics and Science Partnership Projects 2003-08 - DPI Publication
• U.S. Department of Education
  • Title II, Part B Mathematics and Science Partnerships Homepage
  • Institute of Education Sciences What works Clearinghouse
  • National Center for Education Statistics
• National Science Foundation MSP Homepage
• Wisconsin Center for Education Research
• Powerpoint Presentations on Evaluation of MSP Programs and Outcomes
  • Evaluation of MSP Programs
  • Evaluating Outcomes Across the Partnerships
• College Board AP Central

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Each spring the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) hosts a Title II, Part B, Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) meeting. MSP grant recipients are required to attend. Those interested in applying for the MSP grant are also encouraged to attend to learn more about the program and application process.

2012 Conference Booklet

Prior Year MSP Conferences Information

• 2011 Conference Booklet
• 2010 Conference Booklet
• 2009 Conference Booklet
• 2008 Conference
• 2007 Pre-Conference Booklet
• 2006 Pre-Conference Booklet

PRIOR YEAR GRANT AWARDS - All DPI Press Releases are PDF documents

• 2011-12
• 2010-11
• 2009-10
• 2008-09
• 2007-08
• 2005-06
• 2004-05
• 2003-04

Return to TEPDL's Title II Home Page

For questions about this information, contact Abdallah A. Bendada (608) 267-9270

Last updated on 4/13/2012 10:20:24 AM