STEM Innovation Grant (RFA)Math in Real LifeDecember 7, 2015

Math in Real Life RFAImportant dates & contacts for this grant

KEY DATES

11/30/15 RFA posted to ODE website

12/7/15 Technical Assistance Webinar: Understanding the RFA

1/5/16 Technical Assistance Webinar: Grant Submission

1/15/16 Applications Due to ODE @ 5:00 PM

1/29/16 Initial Notifications

2/12/16 Appeal deadline

2/19/16 Final notifications

April 2016 Grant work to begin

June 2017 Final Grant activities

CONTACTS

Mark Freed

mark.freed@state.or.us

503-947-5610

Tom Thompson

tom.thompson@ode.state.or.us

503.947.5790

Donna Brant

donna.brant@ode.state.or.us

503.947.5622

Background and Legislative Intent (p. 3)

◉ Oregon STEM Education Initiative (2011)◉ Oregon Education Investment Board (2013)

40/40/20 goalSTEM Investment CouncilSTEM Hub grants

◉ HB 3072: Expand & sustain STEM networks (2015)

STEM Innovation Grants

(1) Applied Math: Math in Real Life Grants

(2) Mathematics Adaptive Learning Pilots

(3) Computer Science & Digital Literacy

(4) Expand Out of School Opportunities

“

STEM Education is an approach to teaching and lifelong learning that emphasizes the natural

interconnectedness of the four separate STEM disciplines. These connections are made explicit

through collaboration between educators resulting in real and appropriate context built into

instruction, curriculum, and assessment. The common element of problem solving is emphasized

across all STEM disciplines allowing students to discover, explore, and apply critical thinking skills

as they learn.

Oregon Department of Education, 2011

Math in Real Life: Grant Purpose

The Math in Real Life project will support the expansion of regional networks to create an

environment of innovation in math teaching and learning.

The focus on applied mathematics supports the natural interconnectedness of math to other

disciplines while infusing relevance for students.

Outcomes of the Math in Real Life project (p. 5)

◉ Student mathematics content knowledge

◉Student attitudes and beliefs that are correlated to higher achievement

◉Teacher instructional practices◉Teacher attitudes and beliefs about

themselves and students

Grant Allocations (p. 6)

◉This grant begins March 1, 2016 and ends on June 30, 2017.

◉Under certain circumstances and with prior notification, ODE may approve use of grant funds between June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017.

◉The maximum funding for any single proposal serving a single regional project is $250,000.

◉There is no minimum amount for a proposal. ODE anticipates funding 5 to 10 projects for a total of $1.25 million.

Grant Eligibility (p. 6)

◉Eligible applicants include Oregon public school districts, Education Service Districts (ESD), public charter schools, community colleges, universities, or combination of such entities.

◉Shall include at least one high need district with higher than state averages of historically underserved students (students in poverty, students of color, English language learners, or students with disabilities). 2015 Oregon Data:

◉ Students with disabilities statewide = 13.3%

◉ Students of color statewide = 36.4%

◉ Free and reduced lunch (poverty) = 53%

◉ English Learners = 10%

Grant Requirements (p. 6-7)

◉ Develop a Regional Partnership Team◉ Post-secondary partner

◉ High-need school district(s)

◉ Contextual partner(s)

◉ Regional connector(s)

◉Partnership may include:◉An organization other than a school that provides services for

historically underserved students as part of their mission.

◉School districts with lower than state averages of historically underserved students

◉Appendix B: Grant Cover Page (p. 21)◉Project Director & Fiscal Agent

◉Appendix C: List of Project Partners (p. 23)

◉Section 6: Commitment Letters for each identified partner

Grant Requirements (p. 7)

◉ Provide Coordination

◉Assuring teacher teams receive appropriate professional development and technical assistance

◉Coordinating collection of evaluation data and final lessons

◉Participating in face-to-face meetings and virtual conferences

◉Evidence of commitment and/or past experience in carrying out quality professional development in mathematics

◉Participation in three state-wide meetings◉April 2015

◉October 2016

◉March 2016

Grant Requirements (p. 7)

◉ Develop Networked Teacher Learning Communities

◉Eligible math courses within grades 7-10

◉Minimum of four local collaboration teams per Regional Partnership Team

◉Minimum of four teachers per local collaboration teams

◉Network Responsibilities◉Lesson Study Structured Process

(1) plan;

(2) carry out and/or observe; and

(3) refine and reflect on applied mathematics lessons in their math classroom.

◉Creation, implementation, & dissemination of six (6) to eight (8) math lessons

◉Collecting samples of student work for professional development and evaluation of grant

Appendix F – Math in Real Life Network Structure (p. 28)

Grant Requirements (p. 8)

◉ Focus on Real Life Mathematics◉Provide teachers with opportunities to learn how math can be applied in a meaningful context. The context may be derived from school or community and should have relevance to student interest.

◉Address relevant grade–level concepts and practices

◉Demonstrate the potential integration

◉Provide students with experiential learning opportunities in mathematics

◉Applied Mathematics Defined◉“Applied mathematics” engages students in meaningful learning through individual and collaborative experiences that promote their ability to make sense of mathematical ideas and reason mathematically while solving open-ended problems based in real-world situations. Selected applications should leverage natural connections with other disciplines that inspire interesting and useful extensions of mathematics in a variety of settings. (p. 19)

Grant Requirements (p. 8)

◉ Apply Principles of Equity◉Address students’ backgrounds, experiences and knowledge

when designing, implementing and assessing the effectiveness of the regional professional learning community.

◉Create and implement an action plan to address the needs of historically underserved students.

Application Narrative (p. 13)

Please submit the application documentation with the file types listed below.

◉ Cover Page (doc, docx, or pdf) – REQUIRED – Identify each school district that will participate in the grant activities. The cover page is available in Appendix B.

◉ Application Narrative - Sections A through E (doc, or docx) – REQUIRED – This section may not exceed 10 pages. All required tables may be included as appendices and are not included in the total page count.

◉Activities and Timeline – Section F (doc, or docx) – REQUIRED – This section should consist of the table in appendix E. There is no page limit.

◉Budget – Section G (doc, docx, or pdf) – REQUIRED – This section should include a narrative and budget worksheet from appendix D. There is no page limit.

◉Statement of Assurances (doc, docx, or pdf) – REQUIRED – One assurance statement signed by a project director who is authorized by the fiscal agent.

◉Partner Commitment Letters (doc, docx, or pdf) – REQUIRED – These letters should identify the specific commitment made by each participant in the project. Commitment letters should be included for all members of the partnership team and each participating district.

◉Appendix (doc, docx, or pdf) – OPTIONAL– Any supporting charts, graphs, tables and other materials may be placed in an Appendix and referenced in the proposal.

◉Format: 12-point, double spaced, 1” margins on 8.5”x11” paper, 10 page max for Application Narrative

Application Narrative (p. 15-18)Appendix G: Scoring Guide (p. 29-33)

◉ Partnerships (20 points)◉ Coordination (20 points)◉ Learning Communities (20 points)◉ Real Life Mathematics (20 points)◉ Equity (20 Points)◉ Budget Worksheet

◉Appendix D (p. 27)

◉Activities and Timeline ◉Appendix E (p. 28)

Any questions ?You contact us at:

◉mark.freed@ode.state.or.us ◉tom.thompson@ode.state.or.us

Thanks!