The IASP has and will continue to address performance issues in the schools and districts in the region by providing professional development programs that include both academic content and pedagogical knowledge and have a positive impact in the science classroom. These programs include training in academic literacy, the lesson study process and strategies for working with English language learners.

All programs in the project are designed to assist teachers in reducing the achievement gap which is a significant issue at the project schools.

The IASP Goals are to:

• Increase teachers' content and pedagogical knowledge through the delivery of quality professional development programs and activities
• Sustain and expand partnerships with high need schools in the Inland Area by providing ongoing support, feedback and technical assistance in an effort to improve student learning and achievement
• Optimize student learning through providing strategies utilizing the lesson study process that expand student engagement and access to learning
• Assess the impact of the project's professional development activities on teaching practices and student learning
• Establish pathways for building and supporting teacher leadership