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Math Science Partnership (MSP) Program:
Title II, Part B
The Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program strives to improve teacher quality through partnerships between state education agencies, institutions of higher education, high-need local education agencies, and schools to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science. Other partners may include public charter schools, businesses, and nonprofit or for-profit organizations of demonstrated effectiveness in improving the quality of mathematics and science teachers.
The MSP program is a formula grant program to the states, with the size of individual state awards based on student population and poverty rates. With these funds, Georgia is responsible for administering a competition in which grants are made to partnerships to improve the content knowledge and teaching skills of 3rd-12th grade mathematics and science teachers.
This program supports the partnerships of at least one Georgia high-need school district or consortium (such as a RESA) at least one institution of higher education department of science, mathematics, and/or engineering, and at least one institution of higher education’s department of teacher preparation. The funding is used to provide professional learning for mathematics and science teachers.
Currently-Funded MSP Projects for FY10-11
The GaDOE has awarded a total of $5,285,439 to 25 projects throughout Georgia for work that will be done from July1, 2009 - June 30, 2010. These 25 projects will be eligible for continued funding in FY11.
Calendar of Upcoming MSP Events for the GaMSP Leadership Team and Related Personnel
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Event
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June 12, 2009
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Budget summary and detail forms, work plan amendments, partnership rubric, and semester 1 session schedules for FY10 are due to the MSP Program coordinator
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July 1, 2009
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Start date for the new MSP program year (FY10)
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September 30,2009
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Elluminate session for MSP project directors (etc.) at 10:00 a.m.
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October 13, 2009
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Pre-GCTM mini-MSP conference (Math for All, ELL and SWD)
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December 2, 2009
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Elluminate session for MSP project directors at 10:00 a.m.
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December 11, 2009
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GaDOE Mid-Year Performance Reports are due to the MSP Program coordinator
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January 2010
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Typically at least 1 of the 3 regional U.S. Dept. of ED MSP meetings is held in early January
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February 10, 2010
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Pre-GSTA mini-MSP conference (Science for All, ELL, & SWD)
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March 3, 2010
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Elluminate session for MSP project directors at 10:00 a.m.
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March 17, 2010
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GaDOE Continuation Applications for continued funding in FY11 are due to the MSP Program coordinator
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May 2010
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Notification of year 2 funding emailed to project directors
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June 9, 2010
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Elluminate session for MSP project directors at 10:00 a.m.
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June 30, 2010
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All MSP funds must be obligated by FY10 MSP projects
End date for year 1
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July 1, 2010
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Beginning date for year 2 (FY11)
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July 30, 2010
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Federal Annual Peformance Reports for FY10 are due to the MSP Program coordinator
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September 30, 2010
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MSP completion reports are due to GAORS (FY10)
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Resources for Those Seeking Additional MSP Program Information
The resources provided below may be helpful to those who would like more information about the MSP Program.
Resources for Currently-Funded MSP Projects
Active members of the Georgia MSP leadership team who are currently directing MSP projects in Georgia may find the resources below to be helpful.
For additional information on the Math Science Partnership Program, please contact:
Amanda Buice
Program Specialist, Math
Science Partnership
1754
Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 657-8319
Fax: (404) 656-5744
Email: abuice@doe.k12.ga.us
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(404) 657-8319
(404) 656-5744
