Preventing the storm from gathering? A case study of the California State University Math and Science Teacher Initiative.

摘要

This study was performed on the initial systemwide response by the California State University (CSU) to California's Math and Science Teacher Initiative (CMSTI). The data collected tracked, measured, and reported the scope and range of recruitment and programmatic strategies developed and implemented among the first cohort of campuses funded with MSTI dollars with the intent to attract and increase the number of mathematic and science teachers produced. These findings suggest that the California State University Math and Science Teacher Initiative displays early signs of system effectiveness. These data collected indicate that MSTI funds have resulted in an increased number of diverse credentialing pathways being introduced that may operate to attract and recruit increased numbers of candidates into the math and science credentialing programs. Additionally, findings produced indicate that MSTI funds have resulted in new relationships being established with local Community Colleges, an increase in hybrid online subject-matter courses being offered, and new strategies that expedite the credentialing process.