School of Education: PrISM

PrISM (Preparation for Instruction of Science and Math)is a new program that provides accessible professional development and support for elementary and mid level math and science educators that may lead to a certificate of completion.
PrISM  is a collaborative effort of seven Oregon universities—Eastern Oregon University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Oregon State University, Portland State University, University of Portland, and Western Oregon University—in cooperation with Teaching Research at Western Oregon University, to offer graduate level courses and professional development modules in math and science that are available online, in weekend workshops, at summer institutes, or combinations of these formats.

The goal of the PrISM certificate of completion is to improve the math and science abilities of students in Oregon's schools and to help teachers integrate the two areas. PrISM modules and courses were designed to be used toward the PrISM certificate of completion, a concentration in a master's degree program, and/or a component of your professional development in the content area of integrated math and science, elementary math (currently), and/or elementary science (currently). Additional math and science courses at the mid and high school level will be developed in the coming years. 

PrISM Tuition Assistance

The new common tuition rate will be $1,102. PrISM Oregon has tuition assistance available for courses that are listed on the PrISM website. Tuition support assistance levels of 60% and 80%  are provided through the federally funded University/School Partnership Title II-A program and is restricted to teachers who are employed in Oregon pK-12 schools (public or private, full or part-time).  More information is available at: http://prismoregon.org/tuition_assistance.php