Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership External Evaluation Partnership & Institutionalization Carl Hanssen The Evaluation Center Western Michigan University June 9, 2005

Purpose Examine 2 MMP features 1.Partnership Driven 2.Institutionalization and Sustainability

Evaluation Questions 1.To what extent is the MMP partnership driven? 2.What are the key features of the MMP partnership that are critical for its success? 3.How can the operation of the partnership be strengthened? 4.What evidence exists that the work of the MMP is being institutionalized and will be sustained? 5.What is needed to improve the chances that the work of the MMP will be institutionalized and sustained?

Method Document Review Site visit: Interviews & focus groups 25 informants Analysis & Reporting Work conducted April 11 – May 7

Finding 1: The MMP is partnership driven The partnership exists on 4 levels Delivery Institutions City Links to other initiatives

Finding 2: There are 7 key features that drive success These features are complimentary and interwoven Merit of central concept Working relationships of key individuals Alignment Communication Risk taking by key individuals Early success Shared Vision

Finding 3: Some potential pitfalls were observed Three important areas Agree on role of MTS MMPMPS Stagger replacement of Teachers in Residence toFromConsistent Messaging

Finding 4: Some results are being institutionalized within the core partners New courses New roles UW-M 4 focus courses MATC 175/76 & 275/76 6 Math Teaching Specialists Math Teacher Leaders as part of Learning Teams

Finding 5: There will continue to be challenges to institutionalization & sustainability 4 areas should be addressed Commitment Funding Evidence Demand Success