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Illinois Math Illinois Math Science Partnership Science Partnership FY 2010 RFP FY 2010 RFP Proposal Directives Proposal Directives Illinois State Board of Illinois State Board of Education Education http://www.isbe.net/ http://www.isbe.net/ Gil Downey, Principal Consultant Gil Downey, Principal Consultant Curriculum and Instruction Division Curriculum and Instruction Division http://www.isbe.net/curriculum/ http://www.isbe.net/curriculum/ 217/557-7323 217/557-7323 [email protected] [email protected]

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Illinois Math Science Illinois Math Science PartnershipPartnership

FY 2010 RFPFY 2010 RFPProposal DirectivesProposal Directives

Illinois State Board of EducationIllinois State Board of Educationhttp://www.isbe.net/http://www.isbe.net/

Gil Downey, Principal ConsultantGil Downey, Principal ConsultantCurriculum and Instruction DivisionCurriculum and Instruction Division

http://www.isbe.net/curriculum/http://www.isbe.net/curriculum/217/557-7323217/557-7323

[email protected]@isbe.net

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This program is designed to improve student This program is designed to improve student performance in the areas of mathematics and performance in the areas of mathematics and science.science.

The primary focus of this program is to improve The primary focus of this program is to improve the content knowledge and pedagogical skills of the content knowledge and pedagogical skills of K-12 Math and Science Teachers.K-12 Math and Science Teachers.

IMSP also provides an excellent opportunity to IMSP also provides an excellent opportunity to bring K-12 teachers together with college bring K-12 teachers together with college professors, scientists, mathematicians and professors, scientists, mathematicians and engineers in order to make marked engineers in order to make marked improvements in teaching and learning.improvements in teaching and learning.

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IMSP FY10 RFPIMSP FY10 RFP Applicants that are awarded the FY 2010 IMSP grant are expected to Applicants that are awarded the FY 2010 IMSP grant are expected to

successfully implement their innovative programs in the successfully implement their innovative programs in the fall of 2009fall of 2009 with a cohort comprised of a minimum of 25 teachers with an Illinois with a cohort comprised of a minimum of 25 teachers with an Illinois teaching certificate who are assigned to K-12 math, science and/or teaching certificate who are assigned to K-12 math, science and/or engineering classes. engineering classes.

Each applicant must develop a proposal for a *Each applicant must develop a proposal for a *specialized graduate specialized graduate teaching programteaching program that meets institutional and state requirements for that meets institutional and state requirements for teacher preparation programs, and federal requirements for IMSP. The teacher preparation programs, and federal requirements for IMSP. The proposal must integrate content knowledge of mathematics and science proposal must integrate content knowledge of mathematics and science with appropriate and innovative pedagogical content knowledge. It with appropriate and innovative pedagogical content knowledge. It must interweave leadership skills and educational research foundations must interweave leadership skills and educational research foundations with classroom applications. In order to receive an IMSP grant, the with classroom applications. In order to receive an IMSP grant, the applicant must present evidence in its proposal that the IHE where the applicant must present evidence in its proposal that the IHE where the program will be implemented has approved the proposed project.program will be implemented has approved the proposed project.

It is recommended that the proposed curriculum of specialized graduate It is recommended that the proposed curriculum of specialized graduate degree program also include Science, Technology, Engineering and degree program also include Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (Math (STEMSTEM) concepts and objectives.) concepts and objectives.

** Specialized graduate degree program refers to designing a degree that Specialized graduate degree program refers to designing a degree that does not currently exist (i.e., Teaching HS Math offered in the Math does not currently exist (i.e., Teaching HS Math offered in the Math Department).Department).

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The IMSP is designed to make a The IMSP is designed to make a difference in the academic performance of difference in the academic performance of students in a High-Need district / school.students in a High-Need district / school.

The IMSP also provides an excellent The IMSP also provides an excellent opportunity to develop and integrate opportunity to develop and integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts for new courses as Math (STEM) concepts for new courses as well as existing middle and high school well as existing middle and high school science and math courses.science and math courses.

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IMSP GoalsIMSP Goals Improve teacher’s subject matter knowledge, Improve teacher’s subject matter knowledge,

strengthen the quality of mathematics and science strengthen the quality of mathematics and science instruction and promote student academic instruction and promote student academic achievement in math and science; andachievement in math and science; and

Promote strong teaching skills through access to the Promote strong teaching skills through access to the expertise of mathematicians, scientists and engineers expertise of mathematicians, scientists and engineers and their technologies and resources, including and their technologies and resources, including integrating reliable scientifically based research integrating reliable scientifically based research teaching methods and technologically-based teaching teaching methods and technologically-based teaching methods into curriculum; andmethods into curriculum; and

Increase the understanding and application of Increase the understanding and application of scientifically based educational research pertinent to scientifically based educational research pertinent to mathematics and science teaching and learning.mathematics and science teaching and learning.

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Eligible ApplicantsEligible Applicants

Partnerships are comprised of:Partnerships are comprised of: IHE Engineering, Math or Science IHE Engineering, Math or Science

DepartmentDepartmentHigh-Need LEAHigh-Need LEA

May also include:May also include: IHE Education DepartmentIHE Education DepartmentROE’s, ISC’s, Business, Industry, ROE’s, ISC’s, Business, Industry,

Non-Profit OrganizationNon-Profit Organization

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Grant Award / PeriodGrant Award / Period

Funding for the implementation of the IMSP will not Funding for the implementation of the IMSP will not exceed $250,000 per fiscal year with an additional exceed $250,000 per fiscal year with an additional $50,000 available in FY 2012 to refine the program for $50,000 available in FY 2012 to refine the program for partnership sustainability and conclude the required partnership sustainability and conclude the required evaluation. evaluation.

The grant period will begin no sooner than The grant period will begin no sooner than September 1, 2009, and will extend from the execution September 1, 2009, and will extend from the execution date of the grant until August 31, 2010. Funding will be date of the grant until August 31, 2010. Funding will be available for two additional fiscal years, contingent upon available for two additional fiscal years, contingent upon a sufficient appropriation for the program and a sufficient appropriation for the program and satisfactory progress in the preceding grant period.satisfactory progress in the preceding grant period.

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Application DeadlineApplication Deadline

Mail the original and five copies to Mail the original and five copies to Illinois State Board Illinois State Board of Education, 100 North First Street, C-215, of Education, 100 North First Street, C-215, Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001, Attn: Gil Downey, Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001, Attn: Gil Downey, Illinois Math Science PartnershipIllinois Math Science Partnership, to ensure receipt no , to ensure receipt no later than later than 4:30 p.m.4:30 p.m. May 1, 2009May 1, 2009..

Proposals also may be hand-delivered to the following Proposals also may be hand-delivered to the following locations:locations:

Springfield OfficeSpringfield Office Chicago OfficeChicago Office

Information CenterInformation Center Reception AreaReception Area

1st Floor1st Floor Suite 14-300Suite 14-300

100 North First Street100 North First Street 100 West Randolph Street100 West Randolph Street

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Proposal FormatProposal Format

1.1. Partnership Cover PagePartnership Cover Page

2.2. Partnership CommitmentsPartnership Commitments

3.3. Proposal Abstract WorksheetProposal Abstract Worksheet

4.4. Proposal NarrativeProposal Narrative

5.5. Budget Summary and Payment ScheduleBudget Summary and Payment Schedule

6.6. Budget Narrative Budget Narrative

7.7. Certificates and AssurancesCertificates and Assurances

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1.1. Partnership Cover PagePartnership Cover Page

Attachment 1Attachment 1-- To be completed by the LEAD ORGANIZATION of To be completed by the LEAD ORGANIZATION of

partnership partnership -- Fiscal / Administrative Agency refers to School or Fiscal / Administrative Agency refers to School or

Department Department -- Fiscal / Administrative Agent refers to Provost or Fiscal / Administrative Agent refers to Provost or

Dean (as appropriate to proposing organization)Dean (as appropriate to proposing organization)-- Project Contact refers to person(s) leading the Project Contact refers to person(s) leading the

partnershippartnership Complete all required informationComplete all required information Read and understand Read and understand AssurancesAssurances All documents must bear All documents must bear original signatureoriginal signature

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2.2. Partnership CommitmentsPartnership Commitments

Attachment 2A and 2BAttachment 2A and 2B

2A2A This form requires commitment signatures This form requires commitment signatures from the head person of the various from the head person of the various schools / departments of the IHE schools / departments of the IHE participating in the IMSP projectparticipating in the IMSP project

2B2B This form requires commitment signatures This form requires commitment signatures from the superintendent(s) of the High-from the superintendent(s) of the High-Need LEA(s)Need LEA(s)

All documents must bear All documents must bear original signatureoriginal signature

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3.3. Proposal Abstract WorksheetProposal Abstract Worksheet

This form provides a concise description of This form provides a concise description of the project’s grade level and subject area the project’s grade level and subject area focus along with contact information for all focus along with contact information for all leaders of the partnership.leaders of the partnership.

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4. Proposal Narrative4. Proposal Narrative

Clearly develop each section as described in the RFP.Clearly develop each section as described in the RFP.

15 page maximum for proposal narrative15 page maximum for proposal narrative

Charts and tables may be included as appropriate Charts and tables may be included as appropriate (examples of required tables on following slides)(examples of required tables on following slides)

Appendices A and B provide valuable information for Appendices A and B provide valuable information for completing the Evaluation Section of the RFPcompleting the Evaluation Section of the RFP

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4. Proposal Narrative4. Proposal Narrative

A.A. PartnershipPartnershipIndicate the composition of the partnership and the role of each Indicate the composition of the partnership and the role of each member of the team in developing the project proposal, and in its member of the team in developing the project proposal, and in its implementation and evaluation. Provide resume or describe implementation and evaluation. Provide resume or describe qualifications of participants.qualifications of participants.

B.B. Needs AssessmentNeeds AssessmentDescribe the process used to conduct the comprehensive Describe the process used to conduct the comprehensive assessment of teacher quality and professional development needs assessment of teacher quality and professional development needs of the LEA(s) participating in the project. Indicate the data analyzed of the LEA(s) participating in the project. Indicate the data analyzed to determine need. Summarize the results of the needs assessment to determine need. Summarize the results of the needs assessment and how that information was used to develop the proposed project.and how that information was used to develop the proposed project.

C.C. Proposed ProgramProposed Program Provide a detailed description of the IMSP graduate teaching Provide a detailed description of the IMSP graduate teaching program to be implemented. Include all elements described in RFP. program to be implemented. Include all elements described in RFP.

Examples of required tables follow:Examples of required tables follow:

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C. Proposed ProgramC. Proposed Program Proposals must include a timeline detailing the specific Proposals must include a timeline detailing the specific

courses to be offered as part of the graduate program. courses to be offered as part of the graduate program. The Proposed Program page(s) are not considered part of the The Proposed Program page(s) are not considered part of the

narrative maximum page limit.narrative maximum page limit. Include all activities that take place as a part of the Include all activities that take place as a part of the

implementation of the grant, (i.e. assessments, reports, implementation of the grant, (i.e. assessments, reports, beginning dates for courses, etc.)beginning dates for courses, etc.)

Date Grant Activity

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C. Proposed ProgramC. Proposed Program

The Proposed Courses Table should include the The Proposed Courses Table should include the following information:following information: course descriptioncourse description method of delivery (i.e. classroom, on-line)method of delivery (i.e. classroom, on-line) course status (new, existing with refinement or course status (new, existing with refinement or

existing) existing)

Each course should be submitted on a separate Each course should be submitted on a separate page.page.

The Proposed Courses Table is not included in The Proposed Courses Table is not included in the maximum page count of the narrative.the maximum page count of the narrative.

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Course Name / Number

Course Description (including credit hours) Method of Delivery Teacher

New Course / Existing with

Modifications / Existing

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C. Proposed ProgramC. Proposed Program

The proposal must include qualifications of The proposal must include qualifications of teachers in the proposed program and the teachers in the proposed program and the courses they will teach. courses they will teach.

The Proposed Teacher Qualifications The Proposed Teacher Qualifications Table should be submitted on a separate Table should be submitted on a separate sheet from the proposal narrative. sheet from the proposal narrative.

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Faculty Member

Highest Degree/Field

Experience outside IHE

Other Faculty Assignment(s)

IMSP Program Course(s) Taught

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4.4. Proposal NarrativeProposal Narrative

D.D. Leadership Skills and TalentLeadership Skills and TalentIt is an expectation of the IMSP that the teachers that graduate from It is an expectation of the IMSP that the teachers that graduate from the program will be prepared and confident to go back to their the program will be prepared and confident to go back to their departments, schools and districts and lead quality professional departments, schools and districts and lead quality professional development in order to affect positive change in student achievement development in order to affect positive change in student achievement beyond the boundaries of their classroom.beyond the boundaries of their classroom.

E.E. Sustainability Sustainability Describe how the program will be continued when federal funding Describe how the program will be continued when federal funding ends. How will your program continue to prepare teachers with a ends. How will your program continue to prepare teachers with a program rich in high quality content and pedagogy?program rich in high quality content and pedagogy?

F.F. Evaluation Evaluation A thorough description of the framework for expected evaluation of the A thorough description of the framework for expected evaluation of the program is available at the following portal:program is available at the following portal:

http://www.evalsolutions.net/Portal/Default.aspx?alias=www.evalsolutions.net/portal/imsp

Click on Click on Current Evaluation Goals and FrameworkCurrent Evaluation Goals and Framework document document

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Action ResearchAction Research Action research is a required activity for IMSP.Action research is a required activity for IMSP.

““Action Research is a process in which participants Action Research is a process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully, using the techniques of research.”carefully, using the techniques of research.” (Watts, 1985, p118)(Watts, 1985, p118)

An expected outcome of effective professional An expected outcome of effective professional development is a change in practice. Action Research will development is a change in practice. Action Research will be one activity that ensures professional educators will be one activity that ensures professional educators will identify an instructional strategy to test its effectiveness in identify an instructional strategy to test its effectiveness in achieving gains in student learning.achieving gains in student learning.

There are several excellent resources providing thorough There are several excellent resources providing thorough information about Action Research.information about Action Research.

http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/themes_ed/act_research.pdf http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/sod/car/carhomepage.html

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5.5. Budget Summary and Budget Summary and Payment SchedulePayment Schedule

Attachment 4Attachment 4Use the forms provided. Use the forms provided. (Printers should be set to landscape prior to printing.)(Printers should be set to landscape prior to printing.)

References: References: State and Federal Grant Administration Policy and State and Federal Grant Administration Policy and Fiscal Requirements Procedures Handbook,Fiscal Requirements Procedures Handbook,

General Grant Information Frequently Asked General Grant Information Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions (links on Attachment 4)(links on Attachment 4)

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Budgets will need to be constructed based upon the size Budgets will need to be constructed based upon the size of the proposed cohort.of the proposed cohort.

Maximum award is determined by size of cohort. In Maximum award is determined by size of cohort. In order to qualify for 100% of the award, the cohort has to order to qualify for 100% of the award, the cohort has to have 25 or more participants. have 25 or more participants.

Provide a cohort list with teacher name, school and Provide a cohort list with teacher name, school and teaching assignment on a separate page.teaching assignment on a separate page. It is understood by ISBE that attrition will occur during the course It is understood by ISBE that attrition will occur during the course

of the program. It is recommended that a program recruit a of the program. It is recommended that a program recruit a cohort larger than 25 in order to maintain minimum requirements cohort larger than 25 in order to maintain minimum requirements for cohort level.for cohort level.

If a proposal is awarded and continued funding is approved for a If a proposal is awarded and continued funding is approved for a project, subsequent budgets (FY11 and FY12) will need to project, subsequent budgets (FY11 and FY12) will need to reflect the current number of cohort members at the time FY11 reflect the current number of cohort members at the time FY11 and FY12 budgets are submitted.and FY12 budgets are submitted.

5.5. Budget Summary and Budget Summary and Payment SchedulePayment Schedule

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Complete all required information for the Complete all required information for the administrative agency: Region, County, administrative agency: Region, County, District, Type Code; Submission date; District, Type Code; Submission date; Fiscal/Administrative Agency; City; Contact Fiscal/Administrative Agency; City; Contact Person; Telephone and FAX numbers; and Person; Telephone and FAX numbers; and E-Mail address for the Contact.E-Mail address for the Contact.

Transfer budget information from budget Transfer budget information from budget narrative page (Attachment 6) to appropriate narrative page (Attachment 6) to appropriate function and object cells.function and object cells.

5.5. Budget Summary and Payment Budget Summary and Payment Schedule - Attachment 4Schedule - Attachment 4

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5.5. Budget Summary and Payment Budget Summary and Payment Schedule - Attachment 4Schedule - Attachment 4

Use only whole numbersUse only whole numbersAdd columns and lines Add columns and lines Complete payment schedule to evenly Complete payment schedule to evenly

distribute salaries for the months they will distribute salaries for the months they will be neededbe needed

Original signature of the Chief Original signature of the Chief Administrative Officer is required on Administrative Officer is required on Attachment 4Attachment 4

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6. Budget Narrative6. Budget Narrative

Use ISBE’s Use ISBE’s State and Federal Grant Administration Policy and Fiscal Requirements and Procedures Handbook to place the expenditures on the proper to place the expenditures on the proper line (function number) and in the proper line (function number) and in the proper column (object number). column (object number).

http://www.isbe.net/funding/pdf/fiscal_procedure_handbk.pdf

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Function: The action or purpose for which a person or thing is used or exists.

Function 2210 Improvement of Instruction Services: Activities which are designed primarily for assisting instructional staff in planning, developing and evaluating the instructional process.

Function 2300 General Administration: Activities concerned with establishing and administering policy in connection with operating the local education agency.

Function 2620 Planning, Research, Development & Evaluation Services: Those activities associated with conducting and managing programs of planning, research, development and evaluation.

Function 4000 Payments to Other Districts and Governmental Units: Payments to LEAs, generally for tuition, transportation and all other services rendered to pupils residing in the paying LEA.

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Object: Service or commodity obtained as a result of a specific purpose.

Obj. 100: Salaries: Amounts paid to permanent, temporary or substitute employees on the payroll of the local education agency (LEA).

Obj. 200: Employee Benefits: Amounts paid by the LEA on behalf of employees; these amounts are not included in the gross salary, but are over and above.

Obj. 300: Purchased Services: Amounts paid for personal services rendered by personnel who are not on the payroll of the LEA and other services which the LEA may purchase.

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Object: Service or commodity obtained as a result of a specific purpose.

Obj. 400: Supplies & Materials: Amounts paid for material items of an expendable nature that are consumed, worn out, or deteriorated in use or items that lose their identity through fabrication or incorporation into different or more complex units or substances.

Obj. 500: Capital Outlay: Expenditures for the acquisition of fixed assets or additions to fixed assets.

Obj. 700: Non-Capitalized Equipment: Items that would be classified as capital assets except that they cost less than the capitalization threshold adopted by the school board but more than the $500 minimum value established for purposes of calculating per capita costs.

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Example of Example of Explanation of BenefitsExplanation of BenefitsFull Time Fringe Benefits Breakout(example)

Employee Benefits(Object 200s)

Purchased Services(Object 300s)

FICA 6.20%

Medicare 1.45%

Retirement 9.8%

Unemployment .15%

Medical Insurance

9.58%

Workman’s Comp

.14%

Dental Insurance .57%

Disability Insurance

1.04%

Life Insurance .28%

Tuition 5.45%

Subtotal: 34.37% .29%

Total Benefits 34.66%

This information may be provided on a separate form. ISBE’s Funding and Disbursement Division requiresa breakout of benefits similar to the example shown.

Also notice that Unemployment and Workman’s Comp are considered Purchased Services and are entered in Object 300.

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6. Budget Narrative6. Budget Narrative

Use the ISBE handbooks referenced to Use the ISBE handbooks referenced to place the expenditures in the proper place the expenditures in the proper locations.locations.

Please include any additional documentation Please include any additional documentation for expenditures in order to clarify the for expenditures in order to clarify the expenses (on separate document).expenses (on separate document).

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7. Certificates and Assurances / 7. Certificates and Assurances / Other Required DocumentsOther Required Documents

Attachments 6-10Attachments 6-10

These required forms must contain original These required forms must contain original signature of the Lead Organization’s signature of the Lead Organization’s Authorized Official.Authorized Official.

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Proposal Evaluation ProcessProposal Evaluation Process

A committee of readers knowledgeable in A committee of readers knowledgeable in curriculum, instruction and Title II, B will be curriculum, instruction and Title II, B will be assembled to read and evaluate the assembled to read and evaluate the proposals.proposals.

The proposals will be scored using an The proposals will be scored using an evaluation tool designed from the criteria evaluation tool designed from the criteria and points as described in the RFP.and points as described in the RFP.

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Proposal Evaluation ProcessProposal Evaluation ProcessAssessment of NeedAssessment of Need  (20 points)(20 points)

The proposal adequately addresses a specialized, The proposal adequately addresses a specialized, research-based, standards-led graduate program research-based, standards-led graduate program leading to a master’s degree designed to enable leading to a master’s degree designed to enable elementary and secondary mathematics and/or elementary and secondary mathematics and/or science teachers in high-need LEAs to meet the science teachers in high-need LEAs to meet the qualifications for applicable teaching endorsements qualifications for applicable teaching endorsements in science and/or mathematics.  The design of the in science and/or mathematics.  The design of the program is based on the findings of an assessment program is based on the findings of an assessment of the needs of the LEA’s teachers and of the needs of the LEA’s teachers and administrators.administrators.

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Proposal Evaluation ProcessProposal Evaluation Process

Quality of Proposed Partnership Quality of Proposed Partnership (20 points) (20 points)

The proposed partnerships among institutions of The proposed partnerships among institutions of higher education, high-need local education higher education, high-need local education agencies and business, as applicable, bring agencies and business, as applicable, bring mathematics and science teachers in high-need mathematics and science teachers in high-need elementary and secondary schools together with elementary and secondary schools together with scientists, mathematicians, engineers, LEAs, and scientists, mathematicians, engineers, LEAs, and business professionals, leading to improvements in business professionals, leading to improvements in teaching and learning. Proposed partners have teaching and learning. Proposed partners have sufficient expertise, experience, and commitments to sufficient expertise, experience, and commitments to the partnership to meet the goals of the Illinois MSP. the partnership to meet the goals of the Illinois MSP.

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Proposal Evaluation ProcessProposal Evaluation Process

Quality of Proposed ProgramQuality of Proposed Program (25 points)(25 points)

The proposed design of the IMSP program has a The proposed design of the IMSP program has a high likelihood of being successfully implemented.  high likelihood of being successfully implemented.  The goals of the IMSP are clearly developed within The goals of the IMSP are clearly developed within the activities described in the proposal.  The the activities described in the proposal.  The diversity and innovation of the design elements diversity and innovation of the design elements encompass and build upon existing mathematics encompass and build upon existing mathematics and science education research and expertise.  and science education research and expertise.  The proposed timeline for implementation meets The proposed timeline for implementation meets the necessary IMSP timeline requirements. the necessary IMSP timeline requirements. 

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Proposal Evaluation ProcessProposal Evaluation Process

EvaluationEvaluation (20 points)(20 points)

Evaluation design will provide evidence of the Evaluation design will provide evidence of the impact of the IMSP program on the participating impact of the IMSP program on the participating teachers’ content knowledge and instructional teachers’ content knowledge and instructional strategies as well as the mathematics and science strategies as well as the mathematics and science achievement of students in their classroom. achievement of students in their classroom. Evaluation must include ISAT / PSAE results as Evaluation must include ISAT / PSAE results as one measure of achievement. The proposed one measure of achievement. The proposed evaluation is aligned to and will provide required evaluation is aligned to and will provide required data for the state IMSP evaluation as indicated in data for the state IMSP evaluation as indicated in Appendix B. Appendix B.

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Proposal Evaluation ProcessProposal Evaluation Process

Cost-EffectivenessCost-Effectiveness (15 points)(15 points)

The proposed budget and rationale are consistent The proposed budget and rationale are consistent with the proposed activities and appear to be a with the proposed activities and appear to be a cost-effective investment for the implementation of cost-effective investment for the implementation of the proposed program.the proposed program.

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IMSP ResourcesIMSP Resources

http://www.isbe.net/curriculum/html/math.htmhttp://www.isbe.net/curriculum/html/math.htm

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IMSP TimelineIMSP TimelineMarch 25, 2009 IMSP FY2010 RFP (Dates subject to change)

March 25, 2009 – May 1, 2009

Online Bidders’ Forum Questions can be submitted to ISBE via e-mail:[email protected] There will be an online forum about the RFP.  This forum can be found athttp://www.isbe.net/curriculum/html/math.htm

The forum will be updated periodically throughout this period. All questions and answers will remain on the website until May 1, 2009. 

Please review questions and answers on the forum periodically.

May 1, 2009 IMSP FY2010 Proposal must be received by 4:30 pmApplication Deadline information below

May 6, 2009 – May 8, 2009

Proposal Reading Process

May 30, 2009 IMSP FY2010 Award Winners Announced

June 4, 2009 New Awardees Webinar (tba)

June 2009 Negotiation of FY2010 Final Budgets and Completion of Grant Agreements

September 1, 2009 Grant Activities Begin

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Contact InformationContact Information

Illinois State Board of EducationIllinois State Board of Education100 N First Street100 N First StreetSpringfield, IL 62777-001Springfield, IL 62777-001http://www.isbe.net/http://www.isbe.net/

Gil Downey, Principal ConsultantGil Downey, Principal ConsultantCurriculum and Instruction DivisionCurriculum and Instruction DivisionIllinois Math Science PartnershipIllinois Math Science Partnership217/557-7323217/[email protected]@isbe.net