The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is pleased to inform you that the following applications have been preliminarily selected to receive a grant for the Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics through Professional Development Partnerships Grants.

Contacts:	Karen Harmon (Funding) Discretionary Grants Phone: (512) 463-9269 karen.harmon@tea.state.tx.us		Norma Torres-Martinez (Program) Curriculum Phone: (512) 463-9581 norma.torres-martinez@tea.state.tx.us
Program Description:	The purpose of the Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics through Professional Development Partnerships Grants is to establish partnerships that include a minimum of one high-need LEA and a mathematics department of an IHE to create a professional development plan to enhance the implementation of the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for mathematics adopted by the State Board of Education in February 2005, and/or provide training in the use of intervention programs and strategies for struggling students in mathematics. Funds may also be used for the recruitment and retention of mathematics teachers. Professional development activities will be planned and implemented based on a comprehensive assessment of district teacher quality and professional development needs with respect to the teaching and learning of mathematics.
Grant Period:	August 15, 2005 - September 30, 2006.

List of Awardees:

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