9552881 Pendleton The San Diego Unified School District has proposed a comprehensive plan that will initiate action in four areas: 1) Systemwide aspects: The system will increase graduation requirements, will hold schools accountable for ambitious outcomes, and will reallocate resources to support improvement. The USI will strengthen systemwide leadership and the organization of instructional programs. 2) School Sie Capacity Building and Community Involvement: Schools wil address mathematics and science through a Compreshensive Site Planning process, and will form a cadre of Key Teachers. The USI is an integral part of a plan to provide technology links to all classsrooms. 3) Learning Environment and Student Opportunities: The USI will implement rigorous content and perforance standards, and students will have access to increased academic support. 4) School Staff Quality: The USI will provide teachers with ongoing opportunities for professional development in mathematics and science, at summer camps, at district centers, and at area colleges and universities. ***

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Educational System Reform (ESR)
Type
Cooperative Agreement (Coop)
Application #
9552881
Program Officer
Kathleen B. Bergin
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1996-09-01
Budget End
2000-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
$7,349,907
Indirect Cost
Name
San Diego Unified School District
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
San Diego
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92103