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Texas Regional Collaboratives
for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching*:
An Exemplary Texas MSP Program
Gina S. Day
Deputy Associate Commissioner, School Readiness and Partnerships
Texas Education Agency
512-475-1877; [email protected]
Kamil A. Jbeily, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Texas Regional Collaboratives
The University of Texas at Austin
512-471-9460; [email protected]
James P. Barufaldi, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Science and Mathematics Education
The University of Texas at Austin
512-471-7354; [email protected]
Anne Vexler
Science Initiative Manager
Texas Education Agency
512-463-8398; [email protected]
*www.theTRC.org
Texas Education Agency
Texas Regional Collaboratives (TRC)
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
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An award-winning statewide network of P-16
partnerships that provide sustained and high
intensity professional development to P-12
teachers of science and mathematics.
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An infrastructure of over 43 institutions of
higher education collaborating with education
service centers, school districts, informal
science educators and business partners.
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A program with a track record of designing and
implementing exemplary science professional
development
using
research-based
instructional models, materials, innovative
technology, and promising practices.
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Challenges
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
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Teacher science & mathematical
content knowledge (especially at
the elementary level)
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Understanding of scientific inquiry
& mathematical reasoning
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Quality instructional resources
aligned to rigorous state standards
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Adequate equipment and materials
to implement research based
lessons
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Geographic and student diversity
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Geographic Distribution (2007-08)
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
Regional Collaboratives
are located in all 20
Education Service
Center Regions in
Texas.
37 Science Regional Collaboratives
22 Mathematics Regional Collaboratives
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Statewide Impact in 2006-07
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
35
853
COLLABORATIVES
DISTRICTS
(approx. total 1,200)
20
957
2,341
CAMPUSES
2,663
7,324
TEACHERS
8,820
590,000
STUDENTS
512,332
Data compiled from August 1, 2006 - July 31, 2007
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TRC Major Partners
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
State and Federal Partners
TRC
Major
Partners
Texas Education Agency
U.S. Department of Education
National Science Foundation
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Statewide Corporate
and Foundation Partners
AT&T Foundation
El Paso Corporation
Shell Oil Company
Toyota USA Foundation
The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation
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Activities: PDAs and PDPs
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
Professional Development Academies (PDAs) are
provided to Instructional Teams that consist of
professors of Science and Science Education,
Science Specialists and Master Teachers. PDAs
focus on the elements of science education reform in
Texas. PDAs enhance the knowledge and skills
necessary to develop, sustain, and facilitate high
quality Professional Development Programs.
Professional Development Programs (PDPs) provide
an average of 105 contact hours of TEKS-based
professional development through Instructional
Teams to 25 or more teachers of science per region
to prepare and support them to become Science
Teacher Mentors (STMs) serving other teachers at
the campus, district, and regional levels.
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Achievements
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
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Improved the knowledge and skills and developed the
leadership capacity of over 14,000 Texas science teachers
who in turn are sharing their experiences with other teachers
through mentoring, peer coaching, and technical assistance. In
addition, over 8,500 mathematics teachers received workshop
training across Texas.
Benefited over 1 million students across Texas through
improved instruction and performance of participating
teachers.
Facilitated unprecedented collaboration among 43 institutions
of higher education and all 20 Education Service Centers.
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Teachers Mentoring Teachers
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
One Science Teacher Mentor
Elementary/Secondary
MENTORING IMPACT
Cadre Member
Cadre Member
Students
20-150
Cadre Member
Cadre Member
Cadre Member
Students
20-150
STUDENT IMPACT
Students
20-150
Students
20-150
Students
20-150
Total Number of Students Impacted
100 Elementary to 750 Secondary
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Poverty Levels of Participant Schools
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
TRC Campus Pover ty Level 2006-07
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
33%
28%
24%
16%
Low (<35% )
Medium (35% -50% )
High (51% -75% )
Ver y High (>75% )
Poverty Levels for public schools are determined by the percentage of students who receive free or reduced lunches.
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Title I Status of Participating Campuses
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
Percentage of Teachers at Campuses
Eligible for Title I Funding 2006-07
33%
67%
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Title I
Not Title I
Professional Development Focus 2008-09
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
Supporting schools and districts in meeting the challenges of the 4 X 4 requirement
 New programs in HS Chemistry
 Continued support for HS Physics
 Continued training in HS Geosciences with the TXESS Revolution
Extended support for high quality elementary, middle, and high school instruction
 K-8 Geosciences
 K-12 Chemistry
 Algebraic Reasoning K-12
 Geometry 9-12
 Measurement K-5
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Statewide Impact on Teachers: Science Content Knowledge
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
Average STM Science Content
Knowledge Gains 2005-06
84
Mean Scores
100
80
60
60
Pre-test
Post-test
40
20
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Summary of 21 different tests of science content knowledge administered to
classroom teachers. Test content covered a range of topics including physics,
chemistry, biology, earth science, and science process skills.
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Impact on Cadre Members (CMs)
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
Improvement in CM Preparation to
Provide Instruction in BIITAKS 2005-06
Percent of Teachers
100
86
80
60
53
Less than adequately
prepared
Adequately or very
well prepared
47
40
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20
0
Pre-survey
Post-survey
Based on data collected from a sample of 831 K-8 science teachers trained
in Bridging II TAKS curriculum during the 2005-06 project year.
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Statewide Student Achievement Gain: Longitudinal Data
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
Elementary Science State Test/Texas Assessment of Knowledge
and Skills (TAKS)
A Three-Year Analysis (2002-05)
80%
69%
State
64%
60%
40%
30%
26%
20%
0%
Met Standard Commended
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TRC Campuses
w/ Grade 5 TRC
teacher 2002-05
(N=21
campuses)
District-Specific Student Achievement Gain - Aldine ISD
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
Students in the Aldine Independent School District (ISD) taught by teachers
in the Rice University Regional Collaborative showed significant
improvement as compared to non-participant teachers in the same school
district on a test consisting of items from the Third International Math and
Science Study (TIMSS) and released TAAS tests.
Rice University Regional Collaborative
Average Student Score
70
60
63.3
51.5
53.5
52.2
50
40
Non-participant Students
30
Participant Students
20
10
0
Pre-test
Post-test
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Conflict of Interest Disclaimer
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
The instructional practices and
assessments discussed or shown
in this presentation are not
intended as an endorsement by
the U.S. Department of Education.
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