- a new master's degree in teaching middle grades
mathematics
- a new certificate program in teaching middle grades
mathematics that counts toward the master's degree
- free mini-courses for teachers of grades 5-8 math and
science
- grant-funded summer science institutes for teachers of
grades 5-8
- in-class follow-up for participating teachers
- online assistance to participating teachers: email to
faculty, teaching plans and resources on a website, and
distance-learning opportunities
- program to recruit and retain new teachers for urban
districts through mentoring and extensive professional
development in science & math
- Districts that are members of the New Jersey Network for
Educational Renewal will have priority for limited resources.
Participation is currently limited to cohorts of
recruited teachers, but application for enrollment will likely
be open for programs and courses starting Fall 2004.
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