The project proposes a symposium bringing together the four NSF funded Science Implementation and Dissemination Centers along with other experts to focus on the following themes:

1. curriculum design and selection 2. curriculum-focused professional development 3. curriculum implementation in schools and districts 4. future directions

The purpose of the meeting is to synthesize the existing knowledge base around science curriculum use and to examine the lessons learned about the above themes gained from the experiences from each Center. Products will include monographs that address each theme and a synthesis of the final evaluations from each Center. The PIs have a plan for distribution and dissemination of the monographs, including putting them in book form and creating a process for electronic distribution.

An Advisory Committee will guide the development of the Symposium through representation from each Center, along with national consultants.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2005-10-01
Budget End
2007-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$209,954
Indirect Cost
Name
Education Development Center
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Waltham
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02453