Long Term Partnerships
College of Science K-12 Outreach will develop long-term partnerships
with schools and/or school corporations to improve science and
mathematics education by identifying needs, providing professional
development, obtaining resources, and conducting evaluations. 
Improvement begins with strategic planning and the use of data to clarify goals. Partnership programs can include:
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Enhancement
- Review of Related Research
- Peer-led In-service Programs
- Community Leader/Parent Workshops
- Evaluation Plans
Science K-12 Outreach is currently involved in two school district partnerships which are listed below. Each partnership is funded by a Title II, part B Mathematics and Science Partnership grant with the Indiana Department of Education.
Mathematics and Science Readiness, Achievement, and Participation (MS-RAPs)MS-RAPs is a three year $499,000 collaboration between Community Schools of Frankfort, Shelbyville Central Schools, Purdue College of Education, and College of Science K-12 Outreach. Science K-12 Outreach Coordinators work with K-8 teachers to improve the quality of mathematics and science education provided by teachers and to develop mathematical and scientific literacy in all students. The partnership includes two weeks of summer training for teachers, a week of science camp for K-7 students, regular visits with each teacher and workshops throughout the school year. Each participating teacher implements of a series of inquiry-based lessons during the school year.
Partners in Inquiry-Based Science for Student Success (PIBS3)PIBS3 is a three-year $389,000 collaboration between MSD Washington Township Schools, the Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Mathematics Education (CRESME), and College of Science K-12 Outreach. Science K-12 Outreach works with K-8 teachers of science from all of the elementary and middle schools in Washington Township. Goals for the partnership are to improve the quality of science education provided by elementary teachers and to develop scientific literacy in all students. The partnership includes two weeks of summer training for teachers, a week of science camp for K-7 students, regular visits with each teacher and workshops throughout the school year. Each participating teacher implements a series of inquiry-based lessons during the school year.
Contact Us:
College of Science K-12 Outreach
765-494-1729
scienceoutreach@purdue.edu