Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)
Summary
AMSTI provides teachers from designated schools with grade- and subject-specific professional development during two 2-week summer institutes; equipment, supplies, and resources; and on-site support and mentoring.
Target Population
Goal(s)
Program Highlights
- AMSTI has trained 6,000 teachers and administrators.
- AMSTI currently serves 185,000 students across the state of Alabama.
- By the third year of the program, AMSTI has statistically significant effects on students in elementary schools in all subject areas.
The Facts
Partners
Higher Education
- Jacksonville State Univ.
- The Univ. of Alabama
- Univ. of Montevallo
- Univ. of North Alabama
- Univ. of South Alabama
- Wallace State Community College
- Selma-Alabama State Univ.
- Auburn Univ.
- Athens State Univ.
- Troy University
Business
Non-Profit / Philanthropy
Government
- Alabama Department of Education
Evidence of Impact
Research indicates that the AMSTI program improves student achievement in math and science in the state of Alabama.
Summary of AMSTI External Evaluation, Student Achievement Data, 2005: A statewide study conducted by an external evaluator under contract to the state found that AMSTI students in elementary and middle school consistently outperformed comparison students on the SAT-10 math and science tests, and state math and reading tests. In high school, AMSTI students outperformed comparisons on state graduation exams. Many of the differences were statistically significant.
Contact Information
50 North Ripley Street
P.O. Box 302101-2101
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 353-9151
http://www.amsti.org
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