Partnering to Progress (P2P)
Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP)
Funded by the Kentucky Department of Education
| Award Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| July 2007 - September 2008 | $200,000 |
| July 2008 - September 2009 | $200,000 |
| July 2009 - September 2009* | $200,000 |
*Current year funding
Districts Included in Grant
Lewis County; Fleming County
Goals
- Enhance physical science content knowledge of K-5 teachers
- Enhance instruction to lead to effective learning in the physical sciences
- Enhance develop administrators' knowledge and skills to provide effective instructional feedback and support high quality science teaching and learning
Teacher Component
- Build content knowledge in three areas of physical science: Force and Motion; Heat and Temperature; and Properties of Matter
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Assessment skills
- Effective technology integration
Product: Develop, Field Test, and Construct learning progressions and assessments (diagnostic, formative, and summative).
Administrator Component
- Build understanding of effective science instruction
- Conduct science classroom observations with confidence
- Understand and monitor sound assessment practices
Facilitators
Diane Johnson, PIMSER Regional Teacher Partner
Becky Smith, PIMSER Regional Teacher Partner
Martin Brock, Eastern Kentucky University
Debbie Owens, Assoc. Director, P-12 Math & Science Outreach Unit, PIMSER
Kim Zeidler, Director, P-12 Math & Science Outreach Unit, PIMSER
For More Information
For more information on the program, please contact:
Kim Zeidler-Watters
Director, P-12 Math & Science Outreach Unit
Kim.Zeidler@uky.edu
859-257-4915