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The projects which evolved into TIPM and which form its base have received recognition from a variety of sources including the Michigan Association of School Boards and the US Office of Education. Rigorous evaluation has provided extensive evidence of effectiveness over years of operation, not only in teacher acquisition of deeper content for teaching, but also in classroom implementation and student impact.
TIPM represents the pinnacle of government investment in developmental projects; through the culmination of prior efforts, a sustainable and ongoing professional development emerges and thrives with enthusiastic financial support from local districts. Beginning in 2011, TIPM has operated parallel to the state level MSP Project PRIME, offering the same program on a tuition basis to Title 1 teachers in Wayne County. During 2016-2017, three TIPM courses included a total of 147 teachers from 51 schools and 19 districts.
For 30 years, the MMSCN has provided Michigan teachers with evidence-based services in STEM subject matter, curriculum standards, instruction and classroom practices, and student engagement strategies. These STEM programs—in the form of summer institutes, year-long workshop series, job-embedded activities, and/or online sessions—are designed to help teachers prepare their students for careers and college. Programs include options such as Making Mathematics Matter (TiPM), which won the 2013 Michigan Association of School Boards Best of the Best Award.
If you are looking for evidence-based professional learning in mathematics, get involved in TiPM. Multiple programs are available from introduction to the state standards, job-embedded workshops to encourage best-practice, to elbow-to-elbow coaching in your building. The Michigan Mathematics and Science Network programs will support all levels of teachers and provide opportunities for the development of science and mathematics teaching as well as many other STEM-related areas, including coding.
Fees for workshops vary depending on the type of program needed. A needs assessment can be provided to schools, districts, or counties and then programs to meet the needs can be developed and implemented in collaboration with MMSCN. State STEMWorks grant funds can be used for these programs.
Funders and PartnersFor 30 years. the Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network has collaborated with state and national professional organizations, including:
• Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators Mathematics Leadership Team and General Education Leadership Network (MAISA MLT and GELN)
• Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)
• Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM)
• Michigan Mathematics Coordinators and Consultants (M2C2)
• Michigan Science Professional Learning at the Network (MISCIPL@N)
• Michigan Science Standards (MiSS) Team
• Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA)
• MEMSPA (Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association)
• MASSP (Michigan Association Secondary School Principals)
• MSU CREATE for STEM
• National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)
• National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Universities and Colleges in Michigan and Nationally: Grand Valley State University, Northern Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University, Central Michigan University, Northwestern, Michigan State University, Lake Superior State University, University of Michigan, Clark University, Arizona State
The programs in this database clear a high bar. STEMworks reviewed each program against the Design Principles for Effective STEM Philanthropy.
Identify and target a compelling and well-defined need.
Use rigorous evaluation to continuously measure and inform progress towards the compelling need identified.
Ensure work is sustainable.
Demonstrate replicability and scalability.
Create high impact partnerships
Ensure organizational capacity to achieve goals.
Offer challenging and relevant STEM content for the target audience
Incorporate and encourage STEM practices.
Inspire interest and engagement in STEM.
Identify and address the needs of under-represented groups.