The California State University Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative

Joan Bissell, Director
Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative
California State University

 

Addressing Crisis in Supply of Mathematics and Science Teachers

  • CSU committed to doubling its math and science teacher production from 750 to 1,500 by 2010
    • Comprehensive Recruitment
    • New Credential Pathways
    • Financial Support and Incentives
    • Community College Alignment for Successful Transfer
    • Internet-supported Delivery of Instruction
    • Federal Lab and Industry Opportunities for Candidates

 

The CSU Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative Results to Date

  • Significant results
    • Increases of 68% in CSU math and science teachers during the past four years (768 in 2003 to 1,289 in 2007)
  • Major gains in mathematics
    • Partly because of Foundational Level Math Credential:
      • +125%
  • Gains in all four sciences
    • Biology +8%, Chemistry +62%, Geosciences +49%, Physics +28%

 

Broad Impacts of CSU Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative

  • Gains among virtually all campuses
    • 12 campuses increased production by >50%
  • Gains in second and third science authorizations
    • 33% of CSU science candidates earning second authorizations
  • Major gains in middle school mathematics teachers
    • Credential established in 2004; production in 2006-07=261; regular mathematics credentials=527

 

CSU Mathematics and Science Teachers Serve High Need Schools

  • 44.6% teach in urban schools, 8.7% in rural schools
  • 41.3% in schools that do not meet their annual API
  • 72.5% in schools with 25% or more students in poverty
  • 92.1% in schools with <100% fully credentialed teachers

 

CSU Mathematics and Science Teachers Initiative is Recognized Nationally

The CSU Math and Science Teacher Initiative has been recognized as a national model by:

  • American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
  • National Association of System Heads (NASH)
  • National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Universities (NASULGC)

 

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