Strategy Three Expansion of Products and Services

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy®Board of Trustees Meeting

May 16, 2012

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Strategy Co-Leaders Michelle Kolar, Executive Director for Professional Field Services

Don Porzio, Mathematics Faculty Member Tracy Miller, Program Director for Statewide Student Initiatives

STRATEGY 3

“We will expand the development, delivery, support and evaluation of IMSA’s products and services grounded in imagination and inquiry.”

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STEM ADVOCACY

Action Plan I. Ensure strong presence in Illinois STEM policy organizations

3Photographs from the Common Core Pilot Assessment Workshop

EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Action Plan 4. Educator Professional Development Suite

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ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Action Plan 5. The Business model for online learning

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FY12 STRATEGY 3CHALLENGES (C) & RECOMMENDATIONS (R)

C: Technology deficitsR: Strategic Plan for IT Infrastructure (IMSA IT

Department)

C: Skill set of faculty and staffR: Professional Development for faculty and staff

C: ProcurementR: Advanced Planning & Innovative Solutions 6

BOARD FEEDBACK

On Staff Recommendations moving forward:

I. Strategic Plan for IT Infrastructure (IMSA IT Department)

II. Professional Development for Faculty and Staff

III.Advanced Planning & Innovative Solutions

Other Questions and ideas:7