START

State Spotlight  

Mississippi

David Carter

 Sherry Davis

JUMP START: Jazzing Up Mississippi Programs

Presenters:

David Carter, Director Institute For Effective Teaching Practices, Missis
Itta Bena, Mississippi

Sherry Davis, 8th Grade Science Teacher/Administrator, Tupelo Middle School
Tupelo, Mississippi

Glen Vanderbeek, NASA Office of Education, Stennis Space Center (virtual presenter)  
Marikay Wilson, Ietp-education Coordinator, Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, Mississippi

Abstract: 

Mississippi START replications continue to proliferate...and that's just the beginning! Using START modules as the core, Mississippi has engaged preservice and inservice educators to integrate technology-rich learning resources into the curriculum. From Marine and Coastal Science, to Mathematics, to Psychology, to testing Space Shuttle Main Engines, building on existing educational resources has spelled success. Collaboration and synergy among Mississippi's START members has produced momentum for continuing contact. An initial meeting was conducted on October 19 and 20 with a follow-up scheduled in February 2002. Technology integration in teacher education is the primary focus of the emerging JUMP START Mississippi.   

Please visit the Mississippi section of the START Calendar to learn about other ways START is being implemented by trainers throughout the state.