PRISM Partners

The statewide site for Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) project is a 5 year project funded by NSF, the National Science Foundation, to the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia, including four universities (University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Armstrong Atlantic State University and Georgia Southern University), and selected school districts in each region.

The East Central PRISM region is a parternship between Georgia Southern University and seven school districts, including Bulloch County, Candler County, Effingham County, Evans County, Screven County, Toombs County and Vidalia City Schools. The primary goal for PRISM is to increase student achievement in science and mathematics through our P-16 collaboration.

The Southeast PRISM region in Georgia is a parternship between Armstrong Atlantic State University, Coastal Georgia Community College and four school districts, including Bryan County, Camden County, Chatham County and Glynn County Schools.

The Georgia Systemic Teacher Education Program (GSTEP) is a partnership between the University of Georgia, Valdosta State University, Albany State University and neighboring school districts. GSTEP is developing coherent, high quality learning opportunities and support for preservice and novice teachers. Collaborations among university faculty, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers and administrators, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and the Professional Standards Commission are the core of GSTEP work and its success.

The BRIDGE (Building Resources: Induction and Development for Georgia Educators) is an online resource database for P-12 teachers in all content areas developed through the Georgia Systemic Teacher Education Program (GSTEP). It can be searched by keywords, real questions from beginning teachers, and through the GSTEP Framework for Accomplished Teaching.

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The University of Georgia NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Student Chapter was founded in 2005 to extend the NSTA's mission "to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all" to the science education community on campus and in the surrounding community. The NSTA student chapter offers opportunities for professional development, networking, and community service to all University students with an interest in science education.

The University of Georgia is now offering several dual degree programs between the colleges of Education and the Franklin Arts and Sciences. The science and math focused programs include mathematics/mathematics education and biology/science education-biology. Other dual degree programs include: history/social science education, English/English education, or French, German, Latin, or Spanish/foreign language education with a minimum of additional coursework above what one traditional program requires.

Northeast Georgia RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) is committed to providing effective, cost efficient and economical services to member educational systems and their communities for increasing student progress and achievement. RESA collaborates with clients to identify needs; contributes leadership and expertise in responding to these needs; provides a network for sharing direct services to students; and evaluates services as related to student learning.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent agency of the U.S. Government, with the mission of promoting the progress of science; advancing the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and securing the national defense.

Founded in 1920, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the world's largest mathematics education organization, with nearly 100,000 members and 250 affiliates throughout the United States and Canada. NCTM is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students.

The National Academies perform an unparalleled public service by bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. These experts serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public. Four organizations comprise the Academies: the National Academy of Sciences , the National Academy of Engineering , the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council .

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of more than 55,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science, ”Triple A-S” (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.

The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) was established in 1930 with the fundamental goal of ensuring the "dissemination of knowledge of physics, particularly by way of teaching." The Association currently has over 11,000 members in 30 countries around the world and offers physics resources, grants, workshops and conferences to physics teachers. 

The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) is "the leader in life science education." To date, more than 9,000 educators have joined NABT to share experiences and expertise with colleagues from around the globe; keep up with trends and developments in the field; and grow professionally.

SERVE is an education organization with the mission to promote and support the continuous improvement of educational opportunities for all learners in the Southeast. Building on theory and craft knowledge, SERVE staff develop tools and processes designed to assist practitioners and policymakers with their work with the goals of raising the level of student achievement in the region. Evaluation of the impact of these activities combined with input from stakeholders expands SERVE's knowledge base and informs future research.

The U S. Department of Education is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education. It assists the President in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress. The Department's mission is to serve America's students -- to ensure that all have equal access to education and to promote excellence in our nation's schools.

The JASON Project is a multi-disciplinary program that sparks the imagination of students and enhances the classroom experience. From oceans to rain forests, from polar regions to volcanoes, the JASON Project explores Planet Earth and exposes students to leading scientists who work with them to examine its biological and geological development.

Journey North engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of spring through the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, bald eagles, robins, hummingbirds, whooping cranes, other birds and mammals, the budding of plants, sunlight and other natural events. You can find standards-based lesson plans, activities and information to help students make local observations and fit them into a global context.

Sandy Creek Nature Center is a 225 acre nature preserve that is home to a diverse group of animals, plants, and ecosystems.  This center offers educational programs for students, along with nature lover programs, a resource library and a number of exhibits. You can discover upland forests, fields, and wetlands full of life.  Hike a trail.  Check out beavers at the claypit pond.  See ruins of a turn-of-the-century brick factory and an 1800's log house.  Visit the Oconee River and Sandy Creek.  Walk the Greenway or Cook's Trail.  Find your own quiet place.

Housed within the walls of San Francisco's landmark Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of over 600 interactive exhibits in the areas of science, art, and human perception. The Exploratorium stands in the vanguard of the movement of the “museum as educational center.” It provides access to, and information about, science, nature, art, and technology. The Exploratorium's website is an extension of the experiences on the museum's floor with "real" experiences for online visitors, not "virtual exhibits."

The Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) is a nonprofit corporation that develops and supports the implementation of innovative science education curriculum for students in kindergarten through college. BSCS has developed integrated science programs for elementary and middle schools, and biology programs for high school and college students. In addition, BSCS provides professional development for the improvement of science education and conducts research and evaluation that demonstrates the effectiveness of reform-based science programs.

CPTM, the Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics, aims to strengthen the system of professional education that supports teachers of mathematics throughout their careers. In order to do this, CPTM works on ideas, materials, and approaches to improve professional development for mathematics teacher educators and professional developers; doctoral programs for future mathematics teacher educators; professional development for teachers of mathematics; and knowledge about the unique nature of mathematics as it is used in teaching.

InterMath is a professional development effort designed to support teachers in becoming better mathematics educators. It focuses on building teachers' mathematical content knowledge through mathematical investigations that are supported by technology. InterMath includes a workshop component as well as an ongoing support community that includes a lesson plan database and a discussion board. It is a collaborative effort between The University of Georgia, CEISMC - Georgia Institute of Technology, and regional technology centers in the state of Georgia

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