IMproving Partnerships and Active Collaboration for Teaching (IMPACT) Grant 

This professional development project is a partnership to improve teaching and learning in grades 5-12 in three subject areas: mathematics, language arts and social studies.

The partners include:

• Rowan University
• ETTC at EIRC
• Four high-needs LEAS:  Lindenwold, Pennsauken, Millville and Washington Township
• Two non-public schools: The Ellison School (Vineland) and Durand Academy (Woodbury)

Each cohort consists of ten teachers.

• Cohort 1 - Special education certified teachers studying mathematics
• Cohort 2 - Language arts literacy 
• Cohort 3 - Social Studies

Goals of the project include

• Expanding the number of teachers who are highly-qualified, building capacity to meet 2009 revised state standards in targeted subject areas,
• Increasing the level of integration of 21st century skills, technology, and global perspectives into instruction. 

The School Planning Teams in each school work with project staff to develop a coherent, articulated plan for school-based activities, including:

• Alignment of the curriculum with state standards, incorporating 21st century skills, using technology appropriately
• Integrating global perspectives into instruction
• Coaching for participating teachers

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