The Science Leadership School Partners Program is a unique opportunity for K-8 schools to partner with MSI as they enhance science education at the whole-school level. A School Partner that applies for and is accepted into the program will receive comprehensive school support in the following categories.

Supports from MSI Team Members

• Work sessions at MSI
• School Partner Recognition Event

School Partner Cohorts

• Teacher Leader Cohort
• Cross-disciplinary School Team

Research-based Support Tools

• School Support Tool Workbook
• School Support Tool Handbook
• School Support Tool Digital Suite

Program benefits include:

• Teacher Leaders enhance their career opportunities and receive a stipend for the anticipated 40 hours of work they spend at their school and at work sessions at MSI.
• A cohort of Teacher Leaders spend time together in work sessions at MSI planning, troubleshooting and supporting one another.
• School Partners can reapply and receive supports for up to three consecutive years, including access to the digital database that houses the School Support Tool and manages each school’s information.
• School Partners will receive implementation support each year to help carry out action plan items that will enhance science education at the whole-school level.