District of Columbia Science & Engineering Regional Center for Minorities

摘要：这个项目是由霍华德大学、哥伦比亚特区大学、华盛顿公立学校(DCPS)、几家公司和社区组织组成的联盟。该项目的目标是促进所有年级学生和教师在DCPS中进行科学和数学方面的全系统评估和干预计划。该项目的一个独特方法是使学习方式适应文化背景。该中心的每个成员都已经正式或非正式地参与了与DC公立学校系统的关系。校长确认，该中心的目标与学校系统的长远计划是一致的。这些大学的校长承诺他们的导师将支持和维持该中心的活动。该计划的组成部分将分为三种类型：学术、教师培训和社区；后者包括为组织校内和课后科学和数学活动、辅导、论坛、学徒和同行联络提供技术援助。

Abstract: This project represents a coalition of Howard University, the University of the District of Columbia, the DC Public Schools (DCPS), several corporations and community organizations. The goal of the project is to facilitate system-wide assessment and intervention programs for students and teachers in the DCPS in science and mathematics at all grade levels. A unique methodology in the program is the adaptation of learning styles to cultural background. Each member of the Center is already substantially involved, formally or informally, in relationships with the DC Public School system. The superintendent has affirmed that the goals of the Center are consonant with the long range plans of the school system. The presidents of the universities have committed their instructors to support and sustain the Center's activities. The program components will be three types: academics, teacher- training, and community-based; the latter includes technical assistance to organization for in-school and after-school science and mathematics activities, tutoring, forums, apprenticeships, and peer- liaison.