The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) is a statewide program that aims to improve math and science education for K-12 students. It provides professional development and hands-on materials and equipment to over 100 participating schools across 11 districts. The goal is to prepare students with skills for post-secondary education and careers. AMSTI began in 2002 with funding from NASA and the US Department of Education and has since expanded with state funding and recognition for improving STEM education.

1. AMSTI Kat, Angel, Michelle, Preston, and Jesse

2. How many schools are a part of AMSTI? Albert P. Brewer High School Albertville Elementary School Albertville High School Arab Elementary School Asbury High School Athens Intermediate School Athens Middle School Austinville Elementary School Banks-Caddell Elementary School Barkley Bridge Elementary School Boaz Intermediate Boaz Middle School Bridgeport Middle School Brookhaven Middle School Brookhill Elementary School Buckhorn High School Caldwell Elementary School Cedar Ridge Middle School Challenger Middle School Chapman Middle School Cherokee Elementary School Chestnut Grove Elementary Collins Elementary School Columbia Elementary School Columbia High School Cotaco School Creekside Elementary Crestline Elementary School Crossville High School Cullman Middle School Danville Middle School Danville-Neel School Davis Hills Middle Discovery Middle School East Elementary School East Limestone School Eastwood Elementary Edward White Middle School Endeavor Elementary Eva School Evans Elementary School F.E. Burleson Elementary Falkville Elementary Falkville High School Farley Elementary Flat Rock School Fort Payne Middle Grassy Elementary School Guntersville Middle School Hampton Cove Middle School Hazel Green High School Heritage Elementary School Horizon Elementary School Horizon High School Huntsville Middle School J.E. Williams Elementary J.E. Williams Middle School J.O. Johnson High School James L Cowart Elementary School Jones Valley Elementary Julian Harris Elementary Julian Newman Elementary Lacey's Spring School Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary Liberty Middle School Madison Cross Roads School Madison Elementary Meridianville Middle Mill Creek Elementary Monrovia Middle School Monte Sano Elementary School Mountain Gap Middle School New Century Tech High School New Market School Oak Park Middle School Owens Elementary School Paint Rock Valley High Pisgah High School Priceville Elementary Priceville High School Priceville Junior High Rainbow Elementary Ridgecrest Elementary School Riverton Elementary School Riverton Middle School Scottsboro Jr High School Somerville Road Elementary School Sparkman Elementary Sparkman Middle School Sparkman Ninth Grade School Stevenson Middle School Stone Middle School Terry Heights Elementary The Academy for Academics and Arts The Academy for Science and Foreign Language Union Hill School Walter Jackson Elementary School West Decatur Elementary School West Limestone High School West Madison Elementary School West Morgan Elementary West Morgan Middle School Westlawn Middle School Whitesburg Middle School Williams Avenue Elementary School Woodmeade Elementary Woodville High School That’s 105 schools. There are 11 districts. The ones shown previously were just from the UAH sponsored district.

3. AMSTI The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) is the Alabama Department of Education’s initiative to improve math and science teaching statewide.

4. Mission Its mission is to provide all students in Grades K-12 with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the workforce and/or postsecondary studies .

5. Goal The goal of AMSTI is to provide well-trained teachers and the equipment, materials, and resources needed for hands-on, activity-based math and science education. With AMSTI’s support, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary studies and in the work force.

6. History 2009: Superintendent recognizes need students aren't being properly prepared for workforce committee is formed

7. 2000: Board of Education adopts recommendations 2001: Request for Proposals sent, but withdrawn due to lack of funding 2002-03: 2 grant proposals sent and refused for funding 2002: NASA gives a grant and UAH is chosen as the first host location.

8. 2002-03: Funding from US Dept of Education allows for more sites to be established 2005 Funding outlook bleak until Gov Riley proposes support in budget Riley gets budget award of 15 million for AMSTI in the 2006 fiscal year

9. How to become an AMSTI school Receive a letter from the State Dept. of Education Attend the regional AMSTI recruitment session Submit an Application Get Accepted Training Appoint Lead Teachers

10. What does AMSTI provide? Professional Development Teachers Administrators Equipment and Materials Kits Media and Electronics On-Site Support Teacher Leaders Technology Specialists Space Web Sites

11. Benefits of becoming an AMSTI school It’s Free Gives teachers access to: Resources Accountability Support Professional Growth Helps students relate math and science to their everyday lives

12. Awards 1 of 35 “Programs That Work” 2008 - The only state initiative at Science Generation summit 2009 – Featured in four Education Week articles Highlighted at the National Conference of State Legislators Featured in a Segment of the National Education Report 2010 – 1 of 6 programs recognized by the Center for Excellence in Education

13. Resources www.amsti.org www.alsde.edu http://lhsfoss.org/newsletters/present/FOSS33.amsti.html