October 2004 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Florida Summit on Mathematics and Science Education Gerry G. Meisels Chairman, Florida Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy (CIMS) Director, Coalition for Science Literacy at USF (CSL at USF)

October 2004Slide 2 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Secretary's Summit on Mathematics February 6, Secretary's Summit on Science March 16, The National Summits (Participation at Either by Invitation Only)

October 2004Slide 3 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Secretary's Summit on Science (Marsha Winegarner and Gerry Meisels Present) Among the Conclusions: Coordinated Action in the States is Essential Dr. Sclafani recommended Statewide Summits

October 2004Slide 4 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Florida Summit on Mathematics and Science Education Lunch discussion at the Secretary’s Summit There has been no Florida concerted action since Science FCAT and MSPD ca US DOE (“ED”) encouraged us to plan and proceed, and promised help Consensus: adequate funding in excess of $100,000 would be necessary to conduct an effective Summit in a state as large as Florida

October 2004Slide 5 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Core Planning Group of CIMS Members Robert Bedford, Emergent Design, Inc. Penelope Haskins, Radiation Technologies, Inc. Marsha Winegarner, Florida Dept. of Education Robert Potter, University of South Florida Gerry Meisels, Chair CIMS Chair and Director of CSL at USF

October 2004Slide 6 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Securing the Resources Federal support is necessary There are no established programs for Summits in major agencies Special initiatives must be taken

October 2004Slide 7 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Discussions Held US DOE Florida DOE NASSMC (National Alliance of State Science and Mathematics Coalitions) NSF

October 2004Slide 8 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Discussion Basis and Outcome Concept Paper (distributed in May 2004) After inter-agency discussions, NSF agrees in early July to entertain an “out-of-the-ordinary” proposal, to be submitted by August 5 Proposal to NSF submitted August 5 NASSMC commits funds August 1 Building a Presence formally commits funds September 15 NSF Proposal funded at full request level September 22 (funding begins Oct. 15)

October 2004Slide 9 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Resources National Science Foundation Building a Presence – Florida DOE National Alliance of State Science and Mathematics Coalitions (NASSMC) US DOE (through NASSMC) NASA (through NASSMC) Florida Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Coalition for Science Literacy at the University of South Florida

October 2004Slide 10 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Steering Committee Individuals Representing Business/Industry State Government K-12 Teachers and Supervisors, and Superintendents Higher Education Government Agencies

October 2004Slide 11 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Outcomes Objectives 1. A well designed, comprehensive set of plans, policies, draft legislation, and incremental budget allocations that will substantially and measurably strengthen learning of K-12 students in Science and Mathematics 2. Legislators’ and policy-makers’ WILL to implement them and to provide sufficient funding for statewide, systemic strengthening of M/S learning

October 2004Slide 12 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Target Audience For Action The knowledge of how to improve m/s education resides primarily in education professionals at all levels The resources and policies needed are controlled primarily by legislators and high level administrators (Governor, FDOE, superintendents)

October 2004Slide 13 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Four Major Components 1.Pre-Summit - Preparation for the Summit; Jan. 5 and Feb. 2 (am) 2.Summit – The Main Event (Feb. 2 – 3) 3.Post-Summit Work Plan Development (Feb. 4) 4.Post-Summit Follow-up legislative sessions

October 2004Slide 14 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF 1.Pre-Summit Participants: Educators and Business-Industry A.Jan. 5; a one-day, statewide meeting of 60 S/M education professionals and business partners to Build consensus to speak with one voice Develop position (“white”) papers if necessary B.Write position papers, distribute Jan. 28 C.Feb. 2, morning; 60 S/M education professionals and business partners to Discuss position papers Review main messages to “target audience”

October 2004Slide 15 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF 2. The Summit (“Main Event”) Participants: All a.Feb. 2 afternoon: S/M in the workforce and the economy b.Feb. 2 evening: Conference Social Event and Dinner c.Feb. 3 morning: The school environment with which teachers must now deal d.Feb. 3 afternoon: Dimensions of needed actions Strategies for assisting teachers – what matters?

October 2004Slide 16 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF 3. Post-Summit Work Plan Participants: Educators, Government and District Staff Designing Policies and Legislation for Action by: Legislators Governor’s Office Florida Department of Education District administrative leaders (such as superintendents)

October 2004Slide 17 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF 4. Follow-up Legislative and budgetary success is rarely achieved the first year it is proposed. Therefore, continued advocacy in key offices is planned for three years The 2005 session promises to be fiscally very tight, partly because of our four storms, so pursuit in better years must be planned.

October 2004Slide 18 CIMS/CSL FL Coalition for Improving Mathematics and Science Literacy Coalition for Science Literacy at USF Keys to Success Getting good representation of the target audience to the Summit Providing a consistent message Avoiding public disagreements on implementation details Tight organization and action orientation – concise, to the point, down-to-earth briefings