California Subject Matter Projects

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Facts and Figures about the CSMP

Mission Statement

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Governance and Leadership of the CSMP

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About the CSMP

- Overview
• Primary aims and common elements of the CSMP
• Structure/Governance

- History/Authorizing Legislation
• How the CSMP's Began (SB1882)
• A New Focus for the CSMPs (AB 1734)
• Expansion 2000
• Governance and Funding Changes in 2000
• Relevant Legislation

- Mission and Purpose
• The Challenge
• The Need
• The Solution

- Distinguishing Characteristics of the CSMP's
• Focus on content
• Bridging the gap between theory and practice
• The role of university faculty
• Stressing teacher leadership
• What does research say about teacher leadership?
• The role of K-12 faculty
• Partnerships with Low Performing Schools
• Focus on evaluation
• The CSMP and technology

- Funding
• Primary funding sources
• Other funding sources
• How local sites leverage state funding

- Frequently Asked Questions