An award-winning statewide network of sixty-one P-16 partnerships that provide sustained and high intensity professional development to P-12 teachers of science and mathematics across the state. This infrastructure of over 33 institutions of higher education collaborating with the Texas Education Agency, education service centers, school districts, and business partners, has a 17-year track record of designing and implementing exemplary professional development using research-based instructional models, materials, and best practices. Download our printable fact sheet and brochure for more information.
Index
- Who We Are
- Our Mission
- Achievements
- Activities
TRC Informational Brochure
Now available for download, the brochure contains information about the TRC, it's mission, programs, and impact on science education in Texas.
Our Mission
To provide Texas science and mathematics teachers with support systems of scientifically researched, sustained, and high intensity professional development and mentoring to assist them in the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Our programs equip teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage students in meaningful science and mathematics learning experiences. Activities are designed to improve students’ scientific thinking, their mathematical and technological literacy, and interest to pursue science and engineering related careers.
Achievements
- Served over one million students across Texas through improved instruction and performance of participating teachers; developed the leadership capacity of over 14,000 Texas science teachers who in turn, shared their experiences with thousands of teachers through mentoring, peer coaching, and technical assistance. In addition, over 8,500 mathematics teachers have been served. Science and Mathematics teachers across 244 out of a total of 254 Texas Counties have been the beneficiaries of this extensive statewide support system.
- Received commendation from U.S. Department of Education, National Science Foundation, policy makers, legislators, and business partners; inducted into the Texas Science Hall of Fame, and recognized by the Governor, the Senate and House of Representatives for distinguished achievements and contributions to supporting science education.
Activities
- Professional Development Academies (PDAs) are provided to Instructional Teams that consist of professors of science, mathematics, and engineering education, instructional specialists and master teachers.
- Professional Development Programs designed by instructional teams at each Regional Collaborative provide 75 to 105 contact hours of TEKS-based professional development to prepare teachers to become Science Teacher Mentors (STMs), and Mathematics Teacher Mentors (MTMs).
- Honoring the Teachers events recognize and honor participating teachers and engage policy makers, legislators, and state leaders in the program.
- The Annual Meeting brings together teacher leaders, education and business leaders, policy makers, and legislators to share, network, communicate, and celebrate the achievements of the Collaboratives.