ESEA--No Child Left Behind Act -Title II, Part B - Mathematics and Science Partnerships

Introduction: The reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Schools Act in January of 2002 also known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) introduced the Improving Teacher Quality Grant Programs (Title II). These programs encourage scientifically based professional development as a means for improving student academic performance.

Program Description: The Mathematics and Science Partnership Program discretionary grant is intended to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Partnerships between high-need school districts and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty in institutions of higher education are at the core of these improvement efforts. Other partners may include state education agencies, public charter schools or other public schools, businesses, and nonprofit or for-profit organizations concerned with mathematics and science education.

Who is Eligible to Apply: DPI will award subgrants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships that must include at least a High-need LEA and an Institution of Higher Education.

A high need LEA is any district where mathematics or science student proficiency scores do not exceed 65%, based on disaggregated 2007/08 WKCE scores, and where there is no currently active Title II, Part B grant, in the same content area, and one of the following:

1. At least 10 percent of the student population is from families with income below the poverty line as identified by the Census 2005, or
2. Schools/districts having Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) or meeting local codes of 6, 7, or 8, or
3. Not achieving AYP in mathematics based on 2007/08 data.

Amount of Funds Available: $2,200,000 in FY 2009

Application Due Date: May 15, 2009

For questions about this information, contact Abdallah A. Bendada (608) 267-9270

Last updated on 3/18/2009 7:51:08 AM