CEISMC Programs
CEISMC
seeks to create a coordinated set of programs and
services that reflect and promote national standards
for science and mathematics education at the
pre-college level. CEISMC is providing statewide
leadership in the systemic improvement of science
and mathematics in K-12 education for all students,
particularly those typically under-served in these
disciplines. This is achieved by promoting
challenging mathematics, science, and
technology-based learning experiences; collaboration
with key partners in business, education, government
and the community; and modeling of effective
classroom practices, technology integration, and
continuous evaluation.
One of
CEISMC’s goals is to develop pre- and in-service
teachers' content, application, and teaching skills.
To accomplish this, CEISMC provides programs that
enhance teachers’ abilities to assist their students
in the learning environment.
Teachers
are instructed in new ways to comprise articulated,
cohesive, and developmentally appropriate
instructional strategies designed to make the
subject come alive for their students. These
strategies include the
presentation of information, the types of activities
used, positive teacher-student interactions, the
amount of choice and control given to students
regarding their learning, and opportunities for
students to work alone or in groups. One such
program that focuses on these aspects is the Georgia
Intern-Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT).
GIFT
Gift is a collaborative effort designed
to enhance the mathematics and science experiences
of Georgia teachers and their students. The program
operates under the premise that a significant way to
impact our students is through their teachers. By
offering business, industry, public science
institutes, and research fellowships to teachers,
GIFT provides educators first-hand exposure to the
skills and knowledge necessary for the preparation
of our future workforce: the students currently in
Georgia’s classrooms. Since 1991, GIFT has placed
middle and high school mathematics, science, and
technology teachers in more than 900 positions
throughout the state. In these fellowships, an
average of seventy-five teachers per summer are
involved in cutting-edge scientific and engineering
research, data analysis, curriculum development,
real-world inquiry and problem solving, and creating
action plans to help translate the experience into
changed classroom practices.
For more information on the program, contact
Merideth Durrah
at
merideth.durrah@ceismc.gatech.edu or
404.894.9143
Research, Evaluation,
& Knowledge Management Group (REK)
CEISMC’s
Research, Evaluation, & Knowledge Management Group (REK)
possesses expertise in K-12 public education evaluation
particularly in leadership success and development,
technology use and implementation in public schools, and
math/science teacher professional learning.
Click here for more
information.
STEP Fellows
The Georgia Tech Student and Teacher Enhancement
Partnership (STEP) Program partners advanced
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Fellows with
metro-Atlanta area high school Science, Mathematics,
and Technology (STEM) teams that are led by master
teacher-coordinators. STEP Fellows participate in
summer training workshops to familiarize themselves
with inquiry-based learning pedagogy, classroom
management and effective teaching skills, and uses
of educational technologies. During the school year
they work in teams (each including at least two
Georgia Tech students) with their partner school,
choosing from a variety of activities.
For more information on the program, contact Marion
Usselman at 404.894.9673 or
marion.usselman@ceismc.gatech.edu
K*I*D*S Club
Children have varying needs, and
in order for students to
be motivated to learn, teachers must be able to
satisfy their needs to: feel in control of their
learning, feel competent, and feel connected with
others. Nearly everything teachers
do in the classroom has a motivational impact on
their students; whether positive or negative.
CEISMC seeks to promote student motivation,
learning, academic success, and achievement.
Kids Interested in Discovering Science (K*I*D*S
Club) is designed to encourage a child's natural
curiosity and enthusiasm for engineering,
mathematics, science, and technology and is open to
students from third through sixth grade.
For more information contact:
Phone:
404-385-2434
Fax: 404-894-9675
Email:
Kidsclub@ceismcmail.gatech.edu
CEISMC Mentoring
Program
Success can only occur when each student is fully
supported by outstanding teachers; a meaningful,
conceptually based curriculum; and scientific
learning materials; as well as a community of
individuals who give each student the confidence
that they can be successful. The latter can be
accomplished through a number of mentoring
approaches. The CEISMC Mentoring Program (CMP) links
undergraduates as mentors with middle and high
school students early enough in their education to
support them in embracing success in science and
mathematics.
The CMP
recruits and trains Georgia Tech students with
strong science, mathematics, technology, and/or
engineering backgrounds to conduct educational
outreach classes and to enhance K-12 educational
experiences. As such, the
ultimate goal is for the tutors to provide both
academic and mentoring support. The following
descriptions will highlight some of the differences
and similarities among the programs.
For more information on AKC, visit
http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/cmp/
All
Kids Count in Atlanta
All Kids Count in Atlanta (AKC) is a program that
seeks to improve mathematics education in the
Atlanta Public School System. Initiated by the
federal America Counts program, AKC in Atlanta works
exclusively with elementary schools,
specifically 3rd - 5th grades. The program
partners Georgia Tech undergraduate students with
both at-risk students requiring remedial help and
high-achieving students, who can benefit from
mathematical explorations beyond their classroom
experiences. One important
objective is to help students in these grades
prepare for their standardized tests taken in late
spring.
For more information on AKC, visit
http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/cmp/
Advanced Placement Calculus Tutoring Program
The
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus Tutoring Program is
our newest tutoring program, combining the efforts
of CEISMC, The Atlanta Public School System, and
Georgia Tech's School of Mathematics. In this
program, Georgia Tech tutors are assigned to an AP
Calculus class at each high school in the Atlanta
Public School System. The overarching goal of the
program is to improve student achievement on the AP
Calculus AB exam.
For
further information contact
Donna Whiting at 404.894.5185 or
donna.whiting@ceismc.gatech.edu.
Summer
Enrichment Programs
The mission of CEISMC at the pre-college
level is to advocate and participate in partnerships
that foster systemic change; ensure academic success
for all; and improve student appreciation,
achievement and performance in science, mathematics,
and computing.
CEISMC sponsors summer enrichment programs for
elementary, middle, and high school students. The
summer programs are multifaceted in that they
provide an opportunity for teachers to apply
innovative instructional approaches in a summer
enrichment program while motivating students to
participate in pre-college mathematics, science, and
technology activities and explore mathematics,
science and career opportunities.
For
further information regarding Summer Enrichment
Program,
please contact contact
summercamps@ceismcmail.gatech.edu or
404.385.2434
SciQuest
SciQuest is a school-based summer camp
program open to students from fourth through sixth
grades and elementary school teachers in DeKalb
County. SciQuest is designed to stimulate greater
in-depth learning of mathematics, science, and
technology by both students and teachers through the
use of hands-on science inquiry.
For more information on the program, contact Marion
Usselman at 404.894.9673 or
marion.usselman@ceismc.gatech.edu.
Siemens Competition
The
Siemens
Competition recognizes
remarkable talent by promoting individual growth for
high school students who are willing to challenge
themselves through science research. Students have
an opportunity to achieve national recognition for
science research projects that they complete in high
school. The program is funded by the Siemens
Foundation and administered by The College Board.
JETS/TEAMS
The Junior Engineering Technical Society
(JETS) sponsors the annual Tests of Engineering
Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAMS). TEAMS is
a unique and challenging academic program and
competition that introduces high school students to
various engineering disciplines and illustrates how
the math and science they are learning is applied in
the real world
High School Math Competition
The Georgia Tech High School Mathematics
Competition (GT-HSMC) is open to all high school
students. The competition consists of a one-hour,
multiple-choice test that is used to choose
semi-finalists and finalists who will later take a
written examination that emphasizes the logical
steps of proof-based solutions as well as problem
solving.
For more
information on Siemens Westinghouse Competition,
JETS/TEAMS, or the High School Math Competition,
please contact Merideth Durrah at 404.894.9143 or
merideth.durrah@ceismc.gatech.edu.
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