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Each Regional Collaborative across the state is led by a Project Director and Instructional Team Members that provide direct professional development to teachers of science. All the resources Project Directors may need to manage their program can be found on this page.

 

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Science Collaboratives Event Calendar (full calendar)

2009 Events
August 14, 2009 Annual report due w/ final invoice
July 31, 2009 Project activities completed
June 30-July 2, 2009 TRC Fifteenth Annual Meeting
June 29, 2009 Science Project Directors Meeting
June 12, 2009 Invoice #3 due
April 22, 2009 Science Project Directors Meeting
April 21, 2009 Interim Report B due w/ Invoice #2
February 5, 2009 Science Project Directors Meeting
2008 Events
August 15, 2008 Annual report due w/ invoice
July 31, 2008 Project activities completed
July 28 - Aug 1, 2008 High School Chemistry: Chemistry for All
July 21-25, 2008 High School Physics: Energy & Momentum
July 11-13, 2008 Middle School Chemistry: Chemical Interactions
July 9-11, 2008 TRC Fourteenth Annual Meeting
July 8, 2008 Science Project Directors Meeting
June 16-20, 2008 High School Chemistry: Chemistry for All
June 15-27, 2008 TXESS Revolution Summer Institute, June 15-27
May 13-15, 2008 Texas Connection: McDonald Observatory and TRC
May 1, 2008 Program period begins
April 22, 2008 Science Project Directors Meeting
April 21, 2008 Interim Report B due w/ invoice
April 3-5, 2008 TXESS Revolution PDA #2
March 18, 2008 RFA due to TRC
February 14-16, 2008 TXESS Revolution PDA Part 1
Feb 7-8 2008 ELL/Bridging II TAKS in Spanish ESC Region 19, El Paso
February 4, 2008 Project Directors Meeting, Optional Technology day
January 14, 2008 Podcast Specialist Training, University of Texas AT Austin
December 17, 2007 Interim Report A due w/ invoice # 1
December 8, 2007 GLOBE Land Cover, Ellison Miles Geotechnology Institute, Dallas
December 6-7, 2007 Elementary GLOBE, Ellison Miles Geotechnology Institute, Dallas
November 10, 2007 MSP Annual Performance Report Due
October 9, 2007 Science Project Directors Meeting
October 8, 2007 Science Journaling PDA, MCC - Austin
September 24, 2007 Podcast Specialist Training, University of Texas AT Austin
August 6-8, 2007 K-8 Geosciences PDA, Austin Airport Hilton, Austin
July 30-Aug 3, 2007 Physics for All PDA, University of Dallas, Dallas
July 30-Aug 1, 2007 K-8 Geosciences PDA, Embassy Suites, Dallas - Central Park
July 16-20, 2007 Physics for All PDA, Lee College, Baytown
June 27-29, 2007 Thirteenth Annual Meeting
June 26, 2007 Project Directors Meeting

Sharing Effective Tools and Practices

Download Sample TRC Recruitment Documents

Download the TRC Logo

Our TRC collaboraives are encouraged to brand TRC related materials with the official logo.
Visit our new TRC Collaborative Logo page to download the logo in many different
sizes and formats. If you need the logo in a size or format not provided please
contact our technical staff with your request.

 

TMDS / TSDS Resources

Locate Texas Mathematics and Science Diagnostic Systems Resources

Required Reports for the Current Funding Period

2007-08 Interim Report B
  Due date: April 21, 2008
2006-07 MSP Annual Performance Report
Due Date: November 10, 2007

TETN training video on completing the MSP

http://192.138.242.21

Recording ID = 30039987

(You might need to use FirexFox browser)

Training Resources

Practice site available for your use at

http://training.apr.ed-msp.net
User name: DemoState1
Password: password


The URL for the Official MSP APR login page is;

http://apr.ed-msp.net/users/login

TRC Forms & Materials

TEKS-based Needs Assessments (ZIP - 94KB)
Each document in the zip file is available for individual download below.

2007-08 Participant Data Form with Form Fields
This document allows participants to complete the form electronically using form fields. Several other clarifications have also been made to improve the usability of the document. You may use either this document or the original 07-08 form below.
2007-08 Updated Participant Data Form
This is an updated, user-friendly form that replaces all previous participant data forms as of August 2007. It is modeled after the TRC's Online Data Center and allows for more streamlined data entry. We have also added several user requested aspects such as expanded job description and Title I choices.
 
Science Budget Amendment Form
Project Directors should use this form if budgeted amounts within line items require adjustment at anytime throughout the grant cycle. Route all completed forms to Ginger Gibson for approval.
Science Budget Tracking Spreadsheet
Project Directors should use this form throughout the grant cycle to be sure money is spent appropriately from each budget line item and cross-check with your business office regularly for complete accuracy.
Science Invoice Template
Business offices can use this form to create invoices if your institution does not already have an invoicing template in place. Tab through the form entering fields as you go, and then print it on a piece of your institution's letterhead. Invoices with proper accompanying documentation are required for all report submissions.
Science Sample Invoice
This is a quick reference to show what elements make up a proper invoice. Project Directors should give a copy of this sample to business office contacts to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in invoicing procedures.
Sample Tracking Contact Hrs
This sample spreadsheet will assist you in tracking TRC contact hours.

TRC Event Planning

Honoring the Teachers Events


Purpose of the Event

“Honoring the Teachers” events are strategically planned to achieve the following objectives:

  • Rrecognize and honor participating teachers;
  • Inform and Engage policy makers, legislators, and state leaders in the program.  (This objective is a very critical and central objective! The “Honoring the Teachers” event at the Regional level and the TRC Annual Meeting at the State level, provide two unique opportunities to inform state legislators and policy makers about the significant role of the Collaboratives in improving the teaching and learning of science and mathematics in classrooms across Texas.);
  • Thank and REWARD corporate partners;
  • Celebrate the regional collaborative partnership in the community;
  • Acknowledge and ENCOURAGE support of administrators to teachers, and
  • Publicize the program through media outlets in the region.

Planning Your Event

Download the Event Planning Guide. This document will help you organize and make preparations for the event.
Download the HTT Procedures document.( zip format) which will provide you with a sample invitation, agenda, an EXCEL spreadsheet to use, and a sample certificate available upon request from your local Senator or House Representative.