Division Name:	School Support	FY97 $9,783,000 FY98 $8,583,000 FY99 $8,583,000 FY00 $8,583,000 FY01 $8,583,000 FY02 $8,583,000 $ Change $0 % Change 0.0%
Legislative Reference:	2-3.94 of the School Code
Leadership Goal:	6
Program Goal:	Increase the performance of Illinois students in science and mathematics as measured on standardized tests and other measures of performance by increasing the number of schools providing developmentally appropriate learning to these students.

Purpose:	To establish a Center on Scientific Literacy that offers technical assistance and standards-led professional development to school districts in the areas of science, mathematics and educational technology. The Scientific Literacy program also coordinates and supports the development of alternative curriculum models that transform the delivery of instruction to reflect recent research in science, mathematics and education technology. The Scientific Literacy program leads and supports the development of appropriate assessment instruments for alternative curricula. Activities are tied to the Illinois Learning Standards, teacher certification programs, and the ISBE leadership agenda.
Population and Service Levels:	This is a statewide leadership and technical assistance program serving teachers and students in grades K-12 in Illinois public schools.    FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 (est.) Students    200,000 210,100 230,000 250,000 Teachers    10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 ROE's/ISC's    47 47 47 47 Grants    85 84 86 87
Reimbursement/ /Distribution Method	Funds are distributed to participating agencies based on a competitive, request-for-proposals process and to Regional Offices of Education through set-aside grants based on the number of students served. In FY01, Chicago received $69,600 (1.1%) through the Chicago Block Grant. In FY02, Chicago wig receive 1.1 % of the final grant appropriation as part of the Chicago Block Grant.
Performance Measures & Activities	The recommended funding supports bath grants to schools and state leadership activities. The competitive grant funds ($6,328,000) are open to all Illinois school districts as they propose the development of local pilot programs and to colleges/universities/not-for-profit organizations proposing teacher professional development opportunities. State leadership funds ($2,255,000) focus on specific, field-determined statewide training needs recommended by the Scientific Literacy Advisory Committee. Funds are also used to pay for the services of educational field experts and service providers, and for curricular developments that can be shared among Illinois learners. The funds are also used to purchase teaching materials, supplies and equipment, including various technologies (computers, field equipment, etc.) necessary to achieve the tenets of scientific literacy. In addition, Scientific Literacy provides funds to Regional Offices of Education (ROE's) to support professional staff in the areas of mathematics, science and technology. Often multiple schools receive benefits from a single Scientific Literacy Grant. A grant to an ROE, university or not-for-profit agency is shared with numerous schools and attracts matching grants from other state and federal programs. Current programs provide opportunities for small school districts to receive adequate funding for projects or to participate in projects developed by ROE's, the State Board of Education or other Scientific Literacy Partners.