Division: Teaching and Learning
Office: Secondary Education

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Purpose: The Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program 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 the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty in institutions of higher education and a consortium of schools (which include at least one Priority, Focus, or other Title I school) are at the core of this improvement efforts. The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has established a two-year grant program that support teachers of math and science, at all grade levels. Funds will be used to recruit, train and mentor regional cohorts of Science or Mathematics Ambassadors who will provide training and technical support for teachers in their school and region. Awards will be made on a regional basis and it is anticipated that up to 9 awards will be made. Based on the availability of federal resources, this two-year grant program will begin July 1, 2016 and end on June 30, 2018. The first year award will be July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

Eligible Agencies: Partnerships between the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty in institutions of higher education and a consortium of schools (which include at least one Priority, Focus, or other Title I school)