Ohio Schools Award 4 Million to School Districts for Teacher Training in Mathematics and Science
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Ohio Schools Grant $4 Million for Enhanced Teacher Training in Math and Science
Overview
In June 2006, Ohio schools allocated over $4 million in competitive grants to various school districts. These grants, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program and authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act, aim to enhance teacher training in mathematics and science.
Grant Details
The MSP grants for the 2006-2007 school year will enable 1,800 teachers in high-need Ohio schools to improve their skills and knowledge in math and science. If funding maintains current levels, grants may be renewed through June 2009, ensuring continued professional development opportunities.
Program Structure
The program creates partnerships between colleges, universities, and high-need school districts to deliver essential training. Faculty members collaborate with teachers to develop effective methods for integrating Ohio’s Mathematics and Science Academic Content Standards into their teaching. Most teachers were initially trained to focus on arithmetic, but now students start learning algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis from early grades.
Importance
According to Susan Rave Zelman, the Ohio schools superintendent, strong math and science skills are crucial for future workforce competitiveness. Therefore, expanding teachers’ expertise in these fields is vital for crafting an effective curriculum.
Grant Selection and Partnerships
Ohio schools received 24 proposals, ultimately awarding ten grants. These grants cover either math, science, or both and involve partnerships between 15 colleges/universities and over 100 high-need school districts.
Key Programs
- The Mathematics Coaches Project: In partnership with Ohio University, this initiative trains K-6 teachers to coach peers, especially where student performance in math is low.
- K-3 Mathematics: The Early Foundation: This program helps K-3 teachers deepen their understanding of early-grade math, focusing on inquiry-based and hands-on teaching methods.
- Middle Grade Mathematics: The Critical Bridge: Designed for grades 4-8, this program prepares teachers to help students understand complex math concepts by broadening their instructional approaches.
- Topics Foundational to Calculus: For grades 8-12, this program emphasizes algebra, geometry, and trigonometry foundations to prepare students for calculus.
New Initiatives
Unlike past statewide teacher development efforts, Ohio's new initiatives foster sustained local partnerships. The training duration extends to at least 80 hours in the first year and 40 hours in the second, including assessments to measure changes in teachers’ knowledge, teaching practices, and student achievement.
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