1. 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; Gina.Day@tea.state.tx.us Kamil A. Jbeily, Ph.D. Executive Director, Texas Regional Collaboratives The University of Texas at Austin 512-471-9460; kjbeily@mail.utexas.edu James P. Barufaldi, Ph.D. Director, Center for Science and Mathematics Education The University of Texas at Austin 512-471-7354; jamesb@mail.utexas.edu Anne Vexler Science Initiative Manager Texas Education Agency 512-463-8398; anne.vexler@tea.state.tx.us *www.theTRC.org Texas Education Agency

2. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 2 Texas Regional Collaboratives (TRC) 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. An infrastructure of over 43 institutions of higher education collaborating with education service centers, school districts, informal science educators and business partners. 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.

3. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 3 Teacher science & mathematical content knowledge (especially at the elementary level) Understanding of scientific inquiry & mathematical reasoning Quality instructional resources aligned to rigorous state standards Adequate equipment and materials to implement research based lessons Geographic and student diversity Challenges

4. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 4 Geographic Distribution (2007-08) 37 Science Regional Collaboratives Regional Collaboratives are located in all 20 Education Service Center Regions in Texas. 22 Mathematics Regional Collaboratives

5. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 5 Data compiled from August 1, 2006 - July 31, 2007 Statewide Impact in 2006-07 35COLLABORATIVES20 853 DISTRICTS (approx. total 1,200) 957 2,341CAMPUSES2,663 7,324TEACHERS8,820 590,000STUDENTS512,332 SCIENCE MATHEMATICS

6. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 6 State and Federal 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 TRC Major Partners TRC Major Partners

7. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 7 Activities: PDAs and PDPs 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. 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.

8. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 8 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. Achievements

9. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 9 Total Number of Students Impacted 100 Elementary to 750 Secondary Students 20-150 Students 20-150 Students 20-150 Students 20-150 Students 20-150 One Science Teacher Mentor Elementary/Secondary Cadre Member Teachers Mentoring Teachers MENTORING IMPACT STUDENT IMPACT

10. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 10 Poverty Levels of Participant Schools Poverty Levels for public schools are determined by the percentage of students who receive free or reduced lunches.

11. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 11 Title I Status of Participating Campuses 67% 33%

12. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 12 Professional Development Focus 2008-09 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

13. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 13 Statewide Impact on Teachers: Science Content Knowledge 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.

14. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 14 Impact on Cadre Members (CMs) 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. Improvement in CM Preparation to Provide Instruction in BIITAKS 2005-06

15. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 15 Statewide Student Achievement Gain: Longitudinal Data Elementary Science State Test/Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) A Three-Year Analysis (2002-05)

16. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 16 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. District-Specific Student Achievement Gain - Aldine ISD Rice University Regional Collaborative

17. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching 17 Conflict of Interest Disclaimer The instructional practices and assessments discussed or shown in this presentation are not intended as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education.