CSOS | The Center for Social Organization of Schools

Summit Agenda

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

8- 8:45 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45 a.m. – Welcome and Conference Introduction
Dr. William Brody, president, The Johns Hopkins University
Co-Chair, Council on Competitiveness National Innovation Initiative

9-10:30 a.m. – Panel: Thinking Big: Setting the K-12 Math and Science Agenda

Moderator: Dr. Robert Balfanz, research scientist, Center for Social Organization of Schools and director, Talent Development High Schools

The moderator and panel members will discuss questions pertaining to the “big picture” of mathematics and science education: What are the strengths of current students? What are their short-term needs? What gaps in math and science knowledge impair the work force and America’s competitiveness? What level of general math and science should be required? Do we push all students to calculus or make courses broader? How do we ensure enough qualified teachers in these fields?

10:30-10:45 – Break

10:45 – 12:15 p.m. – Panel: Getting real: Implementation Challenges and Solutions

Moderator: Dr. James McPartland, director, Center for Social Organization of Schools

This panel will look at the challenges involved in bringing appropriate mathematics and science education to all students: How do we close the achievement gap in math and science? How do we recruit and support math and science teachers for excellent instruction? What role do standards and state tests play in what happens in the classroom? Are materials adequate? How do teachers motivate students and keep them engaged in challenging subjects?

12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch, Glass Pavilion

1:30-3:45 Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Sessions are scheduled from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 to 3:45 p.m., offering participants opportunities to reflect on issues raised during the morning sessions and to learn about innovative program in K-12 math and science education being developed and implemented at various Hopkins centers and departments.

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Among the university program represented will be:

Center for Social Organization of Schools: Science and Math Connections for Young Children; High School Courses to Close Skill Gaps and Motivate Students for Success; Involving Families and Communities in Science and Math Education;

School of Professional Studies in Business and Education: Recruiting, Preparing, and Supporting Quality Mathematics and Science Teachers

Center for Talent Youth: Extending Advanced Learning Experiences in Science and Math;

Center for Summer Learning: Building Science and Math into Summer Learning Activities;

Institute for Policy Studies: Policy Perspectives on Math and Science Education Reforms and Their Application to Practice

Whiting School of Engineering: Increasing the Pipeline for Science and Engineering Students.



General Information Summit Agenda Presentations and Papers	Summit Agenda Tuesday, May 23, 2006 8- 8:45 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:45 a.m. – Welcome and Conference Introduction Dr. William Brody, president, The Johns Hopkins University Co-Chair, Council on Competitiveness National Innovation Initiative 9-10:30 a.m. – Panel: Thinking Big: Setting the K-12 Math and Science Agenda Moderator: Dr. Robert Balfanz, research scientist, Center for Social Organization of Schools and director, Talent Development High Schools The moderator and panel members will discuss questions pertaining to the “big picture” of mathematics and science education: What are the strengths of current students? What are their short-term needs? What gaps in math and science knowledge impair the work force and America’s competitiveness? What level of general math and science should be required? Do we push all students to calculus or make courses broader? How do we ensure enough qualified teachers in these fields? 10:30-10:45 – Break 10:45 – 12:15 p.m. – Panel: Getting real: Implementation Challenges and Solutions Moderator: Dr. James McPartland, director, Center for Social Organization of Schools This panel will look at the challenges involved in bringing appropriate mathematics and science education to all students: How do we close the achievement gap in math and science? How do we recruit and support math and science teachers for excellent instruction? What role do standards and state tests play in what happens in the classroom? Are materials adequate? How do teachers motivate students and keep them engaged in challenging subjects? 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch, Glass Pavilion 1:30-3:45 Concurrent Breakout Sessions Sessions are scheduled from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 to 3:45 p.m., offering participants opportunities to reflect on issues raised during the morning sessions and to learn about innovative program in K-12 math and science education being developed and implemented at various Hopkins centers and departments. ______________________________________________ Among the university program represented will be: Center for Social Organization of Schools: Science and Math Connections for Young Children; High School Courses to Close Skill Gaps and Motivate Students for Success; Involving Families and Communities in Science and Math Education; School of Professional Studies in Business and Education: Recruiting, Preparing, and Supporting Quality Mathematics and Science Teachers Center for Talent Youth: Extending Advanced Learning Experiences in Science and Math; Center for Summer Learning: Building Science and Math into Summer Learning Activities; Institute for Policy Studies: Policy Perspectives on Math and Science Education Reforms and Their Application to Practice Whiting School of Engineering: Increasing the Pipeline for Science and Engineering Students.