SAMPI (Science and Mathematics Program Improvement)




	Science - Mathematics - Technology - School Reform

	Science and Mathematics Program Improvement (SAMPI) is a center within the Mallinson Institute for Science Education, College of Arts and Sciences, Western Michigan University. The primary goal for SAMPI is EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT by helping K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and other educational entities IMPROVE their educational programming. With an emphasis on science, mathematics, technology, and general school reform, SAMPI employs a variety of strategies to assist clients with their improvement efforts, including evaluation, research, professional development, materials development, and consultation. SAMPI focuses on teaching and learning, systemic reform, underachieving schools, literacy, teacher professional development, curriculum implementation, instructional materials development, student assessment, data use, leadership development, technology use, and science/mathematics content. Through grants and contracts, SAMPI engages in collaborative efforts with educational organizations and seeks funding for specific SAMPI-coordinated projects. A team of educators with a variety of skills and content background works together to meet the needs of clients. SAMPI draws on expertise from other WMU faculty and staff, as well as collaborators across the country. A collaborative, consensus-building approach is used to facilitate active involvement of clients in the improvement efforts. SAMPI provides information and services to improve programs as well as to determine program impact. An important goal is to help clients make valid and reliable data gathering and analysis, and subsequent use of the information, an integral part of their planning/implementation.
	SAMPI Western Michigan University 1903 West Michigan Ave. Mail Stop 5442 Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Telephone: (269) 387-3791 Fax: (269) 387-3770 E-mail: SAMPI@wmich.edu