What is the main goal of the Illinois Building a Presence (IBaP) Program for Science and Mathematics?
One of the major problems cited by Science and Mathematics teachers is their isolation due to the lack of a professional network of colleagues. Illinois Building a Presence for Science and Mathematics is creating a statewide network of advocates for Science and Mathematics and offering them various resources, including professional development opportunities. • How does the Illinois Building a Presence for Science and Mathematics work? The Illinois Building a Presence Executive Committee and others nominates a cadre of educators to serve as Key Leaders for each state. Letters of application are submitted and a final selection is made. Each Key Leader selected is assigned one person from each of the 2530 schools assigned to him/her to serve as a Point of Contact. Points of Contact and Key Leaders receive individual and electronic communications and professional support, including the National Science and Mathematics Education Standards, priority notification for professional development
