Science Project Director Corner
Each Regional Collaborative across the state is led by a Project Director and Instructional Team Members that provide direct professional development to teachers of science. All the resources Project Directors may need to manage their program can be found on this page.
New! We've added a Collaborative Directory page to help you keep in touch with your fellow Project Directors.
New! Check the DataCenter tab for links to documentation and other resources to help your Participants and Training Events entered into the DataCenter.
Resource Folder
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 (Roberts)
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.
Websites for Evaluation Tools for MSP Projects
Attributes
Download the Attributes of Effective Science and Mathematics Regional Collaborative Project Directors.
Please note the presence of COMPETITIVE and CONTINUATION funding applications on this page.
View webinar from November 9, 2010 (RFA discussion begins at about 13:40)
Competitive Request for Applications (RFA) for the Science Regional Collaboratives Program, 2011-2012
Applications for the Science Regional Collaboratives Program, 2010-2011 are due no later than Friday, December 3, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
RFA Documents
- SECTION ONE: Program Guidelines (Science - Competitive)
- SECTION TWO: Instructions (Science - Competitive)
- FORM ZERO: Notice of Intent to Apply (Science - Competitive)
- FORM ONE: General Information (Science - Competitive)
- FORM TWO: Provisions and Assurances (Science - Competitive)
- FORM THREE: Program Narrative (Science - Competitive)
- FORM FOUR: Demonstrated Effectiveness of Prior Professional Development (Science - Competitive)
- FORM FIVE: Needs Assessment (Science - Competitive)
- FORM SIX: Planning Meeting (Science - Competitive)
- FORM SEVEN: Recruitment and Selection of Underrepresented/Underserved Groups (Science - Competitive)
- FORM EIGHT: Districts Served (Science - Competitive) UPDATED 11/19/10
- FORM NINE: Outline of Immersion Model and Letters of Support (Science - Competitive)
- FORM TEN: Administrative Support from Local Schools/Districts (Science - Competitive)
- FORM ELEVEN: Professional Letters of Support from Administrators and Partners (Science - Competitive)
- FORM TWELVE: Instructional Timeline (Science - Competitive) UPDATED 10/26/10
- FORM THIRTEEN: Instructional Team Members (Science - Competitive)
- FORM FOURTEEN: Objectives and Effectiveness Indicators (Science - Competitive)
- FORM FIFTEEN: Budget Summary (Science - Competitive)
- SECTION THREE: Attachments (Science - Competitive)
FAQ for Competitive RFA UPDATED 11/30/10
Integrating TEA-Sponsored Professional Development into TRC Activities (pdf) - see FAQs
Continuation Request for Applications (RFA) for the Science Regional Collaboratives Program, 2011-2012
Applications for the Science Regional Collaboratives Program, 2011-2012 are due no later than Friday, December 3, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
RFA Documents
- SECTION ONE: Program Guidelines (Science)
- SECTION TWO: Instructions (Science)
- FORM ONE: General Information
- FORM TWO: Provisions and Assurances
- FORM THREE: Program Narrative
- FORM FOUR: Demonstrated Effectiveness of Prior Professional Development
- FORM FIVE: Planning Meeting
- FORM SIX: Recruitment and Selection of Underrepresented/Underserved Groups
- FORM SEVEN: Districts Served UPDATED 11/22/10
- FORM EIGHT: Outline of Immersion Model and Letters of Support
- FORM NINE: Administrative Support from Local Schools/Districts
- FORM TEN: Professional Letters of Support from Administrators and Partners
- FORM ELEVEN: Instructional Timeline
- FORM TWELVE: Instructional Team Members UPDATED 10/26/10
- FORM THIRTEEN: Objectives and Effectiveness Indicators
- FORM FOURTEEN: Budget Summary
- SECTION THREE: Attachments (Science)
FAQ for Continuation RFA UPDATED 11/30/10
Integrating TEA-Sponsored Professional Development into TRC Activities (pdf) - see FAQs
Required Reports for the Current Funding Period
2009-10 Final Report
Due date: August 13, 2010
2009-10 MSP Annual Performance Report (APR)
Due date: August 27, 2010
MSP Teacher Content Knowledge
Instructions
- Download the MSPTCK spreadsheet and instructions (See links below). Note. The software is an Excel spreadsheet designed to operate in Microsoft Excel® 2000 or a higher version, for Windows®. There is also a version of the spreadsheet for use on Macintosh computers with Excel 2004. If you have a newer version than Excel 2004 for the Mac, the spreadsheet will not work correctly.
- Populate all data fields on the MSPTCK spreadsheet (including the demographic fields on the right ).
- Calculate the number of participating teachers that made statistically significant gains in content knowledge by using the MSPTCK spreadsheet.
- Print / copy the "View results here" tab from the MSPTCK spreadsheet and insert this result in your final report. You will also need this information for your APR.
- Upload your completed MSPTCK spreadsheet, which will include your data and results, to the TRC DataCenter.
Downloads
MSPTCK Spreadsheet for Windows
MSPTCK Spreadsheet for Macintosh
MSP login page
TRC Forms & Materials
TEKS-based Needs Assessments 2009 REVISED (ZIP - 94KB)
Each document in the zip file is available for individual download below.
- Chemistry Needs Assessment 2009
- Biology Needs Assessment 2009
- Grade 1 Needs Assessment 2009
- Grade 2 Needs Assessment 2009
- Grade 3 Needs Assessment 2009
- Grade 4 Needs Assessment 2009
- Grade 5 Needs Assessment 2009
- Grade 6 Needs Assessment 2009
- Grade 7 Needs Assessment 2009
- Grade 8 Needs Assessment 2009
- IPC Needs Assessment 2009
- Kindergarten Needs Assessment 2009
- Physics Needs Assessment 2009
- 2010-11 Science and Mathematics Participant Data Form
- Teacher Assessment Instruments
- A listing of Teacher Assessment (Classroom Observational Instruments) resources.
- Project Director Change Request Form
- This form must be completed and approved by the TRC PRIOR to any change in Project Director by an institution receiving a TRC grant.
- Request for Reallocation
- 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.
- Science 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 directors and business office personnel to be valid. INVOICES WITH PROPER ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL REPORT SUBMISSIONS.
SECO
- Highlights of SECO Project
- SECO CD survey
- Copyright Letter
- SECO Outreach Stipend Request
- SECO Outreach Sign-in
- STM SECO Implementation
Survey - SECO's Greatest Hits, December 14-16, 2009 Agenda
- List of SECO Trainers Added 11/16/10
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
- Project Summary and TEA Final Report 2007-2008 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.
TRC DataCenter
This section contains links to easy to follow DataCenter how to documents and other information.
Links to Resources