RESOURCE CLEARINGHOUSE

The Detroit Centers provide resources to teachers, parents, and the community. Mini-grants are provided to teachers to assist in implementing learned strategies. Databases are maintained which include Centers' programs and best practices. Utilization of the Resource Clearinghouse is increasing each year. It consists of two areas: The Mathematics, Science and Technology Center and the Materials Resource Center. Housed in another location is the Kellogg Science Resource Center. Teachers are able to obtain kits related to units in science or manipulatives in mathematics. Additional equipment was housed so that materials can be borrowed upon request.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Mathematics and Science Materials Resource Center - The Resource Center contains mathematics and science equipment, supplies and kits that are available for loan to district teachers. The listing of Center materials is available on-line at the Detroit Urban Systemic Program website: www.detpub.k12.mi.us. The Resource Center site is linked to the Office of Science, Office of Mathematics and the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

Mathematics, Science and Technology Center - The Mathematics, Science and Technology Center is maintained as a part of a state network of such centers to provide support for mathematics and science education and to increase the district's capacity to collect and use program data for continuous improvement.

Kellogg Science Resource Center - District developed kits are available to teachers on a loan basis to implement constructivist lessons.

Newsletter - Periodically, newsletters are published about center activities and district mathematics and science programs.