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APPLICATION NO : R168A20018 APPLICANT : Rhode Island Department of Education 22 Hayes Street Providence, Rhode Island 02908 CONTACT PERSON : Dennis Cheek TELEPHONE : (401) 277-2821, ext.2150 AWARD TO DATE : $613,520 PROJECT PERIOD : 10/01/92-09/30/95
The Rhode Island Mathematics and Science Framework Development Project is designed to improve the impact of state frameworks on classroom instruction by developing a process which fosters maximum involvement in the visioning and dialogue necessary to determine high quality learner outcomes and authentic assessment strategies for ALL students. The state frameworks would address issues of learning theory, instructional practices, assessment and evaluation, professional development, equity and access, community involvement and the life long learner idea as a woven thread throughout the policy document. The intent of this document is to improve the quality of instructional practices so that children will develop as self-confident and enthusiastic individuals who will contribute to a global society.
To involve all stakeholders from the very onset of the development process, regional, collaborative initiatives will foster input from local partners. Along with these regional efforts will come broad-based statewide activities that incorporate the ideas of national, state, and local stakeholders. Once the dialogue and vision for state frameworks has been underway, a statewide development team would begin the process for writing the first draft of Rhode Island's Policy Framework for Mathematics and Science. Other activities include guidelines for teacher certification and recertification in cooperation with the Office of Higher Education.
After the policy frameworks have been completed, local school districts would work with collaborative specialists, members of higher education, and Department personnel to develop local Curriculum and Instructional Frameworks. The frameworks would then be piloted in classrooms and be revised. It is our intent to make this a working document with continuous revisions as we grow and learn.
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