Resources for Educators

Pre-College Programs

As MSAN has focused its efforts on closing the achievement gaps present in our in K-12 settings it has always had the corollary aim of preparing students for post-secondary education. To this end, districts have participated in pre-college programs and initiatives to ensure their students of color have the necessary tools and information needed to gain entrance to and participate successfully in advanced educational opportunities. The information presented here provides a brief introduction to several pre-college programs MSAN districts have worked with over the years.
Complete information

IES Practice Guide: Helping Students Navigate the Path to College

Best Evidence Encyclopedia (BEE):

Johns Hopkins University's College of Education guide to what works in education. www.bestevidence.org

The Best Evidence Encyclopedia (BEE) presents reliable, unbiased reviews of research-proven educational programs to help:

POLICY MAKERS use evidence to make informed choices.
PRINCIPALS choose proven programs to meet state standards.
TEACHERS use the most powerful tools available.
RESEARCHERS find rigorous evaluations of educational programs.

Mathematics Resources

• Academic Youth Development Handout (PDF)
• Academic Youth Development Year-Long Activities (PDF)
• See also the SERP Algebra Skills report on the Research Projects Web page.

Literacy Resources

• MSAN Report on Research for Read180 (PDF)

District-Based Student Summits/Leadership Conferences

• Amherst students talk about MSAN (video)
• 2009 Green Bay Area Diversity Leadership Conference
• 2010 Green Bay Area Diversity Leadership Conference
• 2008 MSAN Regional Youth Summit (Microsoft Word Format)
• Youth Summit Newspaper: How Best to Represent (PDF)

Curriculum Resources

• Agile Minds
• Amherst MSAN Seminar
• Amherst students talk about MSAN (video)
• Educating for Change - Bonnie Davis
• First Americans of the Great Lakes Region  (High School / U.S. History)
  This all-inclusive unit plan consists of five lessons (and all needed materials) on the study of the Indigenous people of the Great Lakes region and their impact on the region over time. The lessons are planned so students will take charge of their learning and will use the teacher as a resource and guide rather than a lecturer. These lessons have been specifically designed for the high school classroom; however, they can easily be adapted to both higher and lower level studies. The standards listed on each lesson come from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Authors: Aaron Bird Bear and Josh Verb, American Indian Curriculum Services, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Teacher-Student Relationships

• Information to come

Conversations About Race

• Information to come

Other Information

Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Under this program, individuals who teach full time for five consecutive, complete academic years in certain elementary and secondary schools that serve low-income families and meet other qualifications may be eligible for forgiveness of up to a combined total of $17,500 in principal and interest on their FFEL and/or Direct Loan program loans. While this information is not applicable to all MSAN districts it is still a helpful resource.
studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/cancelstaff.jsp