The Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program strives to improve
teacher quality through partnerships between state education agencies,
institutions of higher education, high-need local education agencies, and
schools to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and
science. Other partners may include public charter schools, businesses, and
nonprofit or for-profit organizations of demonstrated effectiveness in improving
the quality of mathematics and science teachers.
The MSP program is a formula grant program to the states, with the size of
individual state awards based on student population and poverty rates. With
these funds, Georgia is responsible for administering a competition in which
grants are made to partnerships to improve the content knowledge and teaching
skills of 3rd-12th grade mathematics and science teachers.
This program supports the partnerships of at least one Georgia high-need
school district or consortium (such as a RESA) at least one institution of
higher education department of science, mathematics, and/or engineering, and at
least one institution of higher education’s department of teacher preparation.
The funding is used to provide professional learning for mathematics and science
teachers.
Currently-Funded MSP Projects for FY10-11
Resources for Those Seeking Additional MSP Program Information
The resources provided below may be helpful to those who would like more
information about the MSP Program.
Resources for Currently-Funded MSP Projects
Active members of the Georgia MSP leadership team who are currently directing
MSP projects in Georgia may find the resources below to be helpful.
For additional information on the Math Science Partnership Program, please
contact:
Amanda Buice
Program Specialist, Math
Science
Partnership
1754 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive
SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 657-8319
Fax: (404)
656-5744
Email: abuice@doe.k12.ga.us