Eisenhower Higher Education Professional Development Grant
- Supporting beginning Mathematics and Science Teachers

The Supporting Beginning Mathematics and Science Teachers project is a collaboration among Eastern Michigan University, Lincoln Consolidated Schools, Willow Run Community Schools, Ypsilanti Public Schools (herein after referred to as the Consortium), and the Livingston and Washtenaw Mathematics and Science Center (LAWMASC) to support beginning (first, second, and third year) mathematics and science teachers (K-12). The purpose of the program is to supplement the Consortium's current efforts in developing a system of preparation and support for beginning teachers by developing and implementing scientific and mathematical investigations commensurate to national, state, and local educational standards.

Through the Supporting Beginning Mathematics and Science Teachers project, novice teachers will experience the scientific-inquiry process they will create for their students. Teachers will pursue professional growth with support of colleagues and scientists throughout the school year at their own work sites - their schools and local communities. Stakeholders include beginning teachers from the Consortium, the Livingston-Washtenaw Mathematics and Science Center, Washtenaw County Department of Environmental and Infrastructure Services, scientists and researchers from Eastern Michigan University (EMU), Collaborative School Improvement Program (C-SIP), and the EMU Center for Environmental Information Technology and Applications (CEITA). Components of the project include: material development, implementation with on-site technological and online support, and mini-grants for community problem solving.

This is a one year grant which will conclude in November, 2002 with a one-day conference where the participants will present their projects and their preliminary findings following one semester of implementation. Please watch this site for details on the date, time, and location of the conference. All are welcome to attend!

Official Newsletters of the Eisenhower Grant for Math and Science Teachers

MAY 2002

JUNE 2002

OCTOBER 2002

Consortium Participants

Eastern Michigan University

College of Arts & Sciences
College of Education
Office of Collaborative Education (OCE)
Center for Environmental Information Technology & Application

Livingston-Washtenaw Mathematics and Science Center

Lincoln Consolidated Schools

School District of Ypsilanti

Willow Run Community Schools

Application Information

General Information/Flyer
Guidelines and Application Information
Application Form
Original Eisenhower Grant Application submitted by EMU

Proposed Projects

NAME	SCHOOL	DISTRICT/CITY	PROJECT
Dawn Grant	Sterling Heights High School	Warren Consolidated Schools	2-way interactive distance learning field trips with COSI Science Center
Kerri Abrams	Brick Elementary	Lincoln Consolidated Schools-Ypsilanti	Given a model of a house, students will install electrical power to the rooms
Andrea Chatman	Brick Elementary	Lincoln Consolidated Schools-Ypsilanti	Stations for students to evaluate why liquid water is different from solid water
Kristie Stephenson	Brick Elementary	Lincoln Consolidated Schools-Ypsilanti	Identify minerals through tests to understand different types of minerals and their properties
Michael Hotchkiss	Brick Elementary	Lincoln Consolidated Schools-Ypsilanti	Examine slides of plant and animal cells and tissue to infer how they differ and how structure supports needs and survival
Tracy Van Buren	Bessie Hoffman Elementary	Lincoln Consolidated Schools-Ypsilanti	Homebound math and science bags to explore different concepts rotated between kindergarten and first graders
Renee Potrafka	Central Academy	Central	Install program to enable students to measure long distances using the metric system
Renee Potrafka	Central Academy	Central	Ecology based project where kids build a town amongst mountains, lakes, housing, and businesses
Jennifer Smith	Hillside Middle School	Northville Public Schools	After school math club for 6th graders-supplies, increase number of participants, etc.

 

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Donald Staub, Director
Eastern Michigan University
Office of Collaborative Education
104 Porter Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 487-1060
Fax: (734) 487-3312