National Center for Improving Science Education (NCISE) coming Our mission, since 1987... Promote change in policies and practices for science, mathematics, and technology education at the national, state and local levels; Bridge the gaps among research, policy, and practice in the areas of curriculum, teaching and learning, and assessment; and Help people make informed and unbiased choices through a range of research, services, and products: Research and Development, Synthesis and Dissemination, Technical Assistance and Professional Development, Curriculum Analysis, Assessment Design and Analysis, and Program and Project Evaluation. NCISE's impressive portfolio contains recent work on: Educating Prospective Teachers for Elementary School Science Induction of Middle Grade Mathematics and Science Teachers in Selected Countries Comparing of University Entrance Examinations in Seven Countries Multi-Agency Evaluation of Teacher and Student Enhancement Programs U.S. and International Innovations in Mathematics and Science Education Review of Curriculum Resources for Grades K-8 Technology Education The National Institute for Science Education The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) Connecting Mathematics and Science to Workplace Contexts Collaborations We are known for addressing leading-edge issues by collaborating with the most appropriate professionals on a project-by-project basis. We work with colleagues who are in other WestEd programs, are accomplished, independent consultants, or are in organizations such as the following: American Institute for Research/Pelavin Associates Chief State School Officers Harvard University Horizon Research Michigan State University National Research Council National Science Resource Center Stanford Research International Stanford University Technical Education Research Centers University of Wisconsin-Madison Westat Funding The NCISE has a variety of funders, including: National Science Foundation The Pew Charitable Trusts John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Andrew Mellon Foundation U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Energy Local and State Education Agencies History NCISE joined WestEd in 1997, after previously being associated with The Network, Inc., in Andover, MA. It has been under the continuous direction of Senta A. Raizen, who has been joined since 1992 by Edward Britton, associate director. Director: Senta Raizen Contact: Ted Britton Tel: 650.381.6416 Email: tbritto@wested.org Topics we address: Curriculum & Instruction Diversity & Equity Evaluation Mathematics Science Teacher Professional Development Technology WestEd staff involved with this program: Ted Britton, Associate Director, National Center for Improving Science Education Resources related to this program: Beyond Description of the Problems Bringing Technology Education Into K-8 Classrooms: Comprehensive Teacher Induction: Systems for Early Career Learning Connecting Mathematics and Science to Workplace Contexts Designing Successful Professional Meetings and Conferences in Education: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Developing and Supporting Teachers for Elementary School Science Education Developing and Supporting Teachers for Science Education in the Middle Years Enhancing Program Quality in Science and Mathematics The Future of Science in Elementary Schools: Educating Prospective Teachers More Swimming, Less Sinking: Perspectives on Teacher Induction in the U.S. and Abroad