2009-10 Mathematics Collaboratives

Sharing Effective Tools and Practices

Download Sample TRC Recruitment Documents

• Sample Principal Letter
• Sample Principal Letter #2
• Sample Recruitment Letter
• Sample Flyer
• Sample Application
• Sample Commitment Chart
• Clarification of Ownership of Equipment

Download the TRC Logo

Our TRC collaboraives are encouraged to brand TRC related materials with the official logo.
Visit our new TRC Collaborative Logo page to download the logo in many different
sizes and formats. If you need the logo in a size or format not provided please
contact our technical staff with your request.

Attributes

Download the Attributes of Effective Science and Mathematics Regional Collaborative Project Directors.

Request for Applications (RFA) for the Mathematics Regional Collaboratives Program, 2010-2011

Applications for the Mathematics Regional Collaboratives Program, 2010-2011 are due no later than Friday, February 5, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time

RFA Documents

• SECTION ONE: Program Guidelines (Mathematics)  UPDATED 12-9-09
• SECTION TWO: Instructions and Forms (Mathematics) UPDATED 1-20-10
• SECTION THREE: Attachments (Mathematics)
• Frequently Asked Questions UPDATED 2-2-10
• FORM ONE: General Information
• FORM TWO: Provisions and Assurances
• FORM THREE: Program Narrative
• FORM FOUR: Demonstrated Effectiveness of Prior Professional Development
• FORM FIVE: Needs Assessment
• FORM SIX: Planning Meeting
• FORM SEVEN: Recruitment and Selection of Underrepresented/Underserved Groups
• FORM EIGHT: Private Nonprofit School Participation
• FORM NINE: Districts Served
• FORM TEN: Administrative Support from Local Schools/Districts
• FORM ELEVEN: Professional Letters of Support from Administrators and Partners
• FORM TWELVE: Instructional Timeline
• FORM THIRTEEN: Instructional Team Members
• FORM FOURTEEN: Objectives and Effectiveness Indicators
• FORM FIFTEEN: Budget Summary

View a Video Podcast Covering Frequently Asked Questions
by Carol Fletcher and Debbie Junk
(iTunes required)

Required Reports for the Current Funding Period

2008-09 Final Report
  Due date: August 14, 2009

• Final Report Directions
• Form A Cover Sheet
• Form B Partner Information
• Form C Instructional Team Members
  
• Form D Instructional Timeline
• Form E Statement of Work Verification
  
• Form F NSTA Science Only
• Form G Web Page
• Form H Invoicing
• Teacher Content Knowledge Tool
• Sample Invoice

2008-09 MSP Annual Performance Report (APR)
   Due Date: August 14, 2009

MSP login page http://apr.ed-msp.net/users/login

TRC Forms & Materials

TEKS-based Needs Assessments 2009 REVISED  (ZIP - 94KB)
Each document in the zip file is available for individual download below.

• TEKS math Algebra I
• TEKS math Algebra II
• TEKS math Geometry
• TEKS Math Grade 1
• TEKS Math Grade 2
• TEKS Math Grade 3
• TEKS Math Grade 4
• TEKS Math Grade 5
• TEKS Math Grade 6
• TEKS Math Grade 7
• TEKS Math Grade 8
• TEKS Math Kindergarten
• TEKS math Mathematical Models with Applications
• TEKS math Pre Calculus

Statement of Work Example

Invoice

Business offices must use this form as the coversheet for all payment requests. Forms must be printed on your institution's letterhead and require signatures from project direcors and business office personnel to be valid. INVOICES WITH PROPER ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL REPORT SUBMISSIONS.

 

Request for Reallocation of Funds Form

Project Directors should use this form if budgeted amounts between line items require adjustment at anytime throughout the grant cycle. Route all completed forms to Jeff Early for approval.

 

Profile Form

This form was established by the US Department of Education for tracking the use and dissemination of grant funds. Be as accurate and thorough as possible when completing this profile. THIS FORM IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR FINAL REPORT SUBMISSION.

2009-10 Science and Mathematics Participant Data Form

TRC DATA / Publications

• Project Summary and TEA Final Report 2005-2006 Grant
• CAST Presentation on Student Impact (PowerPoint)
• Project Summary and TEA Final Report 2006-2007 Grant

TRC Event Planning

Honoring the Teachers Events

Purpose of the Event

“Honoring the Teachers” events are strategically planned to achieve the following objectives:

• Recognize and honor participating teachers;
• Inform and Engage policy makers, legislators, and state leaders in the program.  (This objective is a very critical and central objective! The “Honoring the Teachers” event at the Regional level and the TRC Annual Meeting at the State level, provide two unique opportunities to inform state legislators and policy makers about the significant role of the Collaboratives in improving the teaching and learning of science and mathematics in classrooms across Texas.);
• Thank and REWARD corporate partners;
• Celebrate the regional collaborative partnership in the community;
• Acknowledge and ENCOURAGE support of administrators to teachers, and
• Publicize the program through media outlets in the region.

Planning Your Event

Download the Event Planning Guide. This document will help you organize and make preparations for the event.
Download the HTT Procedures document.( zip format) which will provide you with a sample invitation, agenda, an EXCEL spreadsheet to use, and a sample certificate available upon request from your local Senator or House Representative. Download this example of text for award plaques.