Projects

Organization

The Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition is an alliance of education, corporate, and public policy leaders working together to revitalize mathematics and science education in prekindergarten through graduate school.

Projects

Programs that Work Award
Statewide Masters Programs

Under the VMSC Statewide Masters Programs, participating universities collaborate to offer professional development opportunities leading to master's degrees in combinations of science, mathematics, and/or education and leadership for teachers of science and mathematics across Virginia. Link ...
VMSC Middle School Mathematics Specialist Task Force

In March 2008, the VMSC formed the Middle School Mathematics Specialist Task Force. For more information on this project, access the following link:

Mathematics Specialists in Virginia

Who are Mathematics Specialist?

Mathematics Specialists are teacher leaders with strong preparation and background in mathematics content, instructional strategies, and school leadership.
Recent Developments

The VMSC Middle School Mathematics Specialist Task Force released its Preliminary Report on Middle School Mathematics Specialists in April 2009. more ...


Science Specialist

A possible new Virginia license for experienced science teachers is Science Specialists. Science Specialists are teacher leaders with strong preparation and background in science content, instructional strategies, and school leadership. There are two proposed licenses: K-6 and 6-12. Discussions are in the early planning stages.
Recent Developments

Science Specialists Policy Paper - Supporting New Science Teachers: What School Leaders Can Do (Distributed at the VMSC September 17, 2008 meeting) more...

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