Teacher Professional Development Programs:

Programs for High School Students:

Funding Received

  • Rice for High School Students

    Summer 2009
    Be among the select group of high school students allowed to take part in college-level for-credit classes at Rice University in the summer of 2009. Students are able to choose from more than 20 courses offered in a variety of subjects including math, science, English and more.
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  • Summer Math and Science Enrichment

    Summer 2009
    Select students at Houston's Cesar E. Chavez High School will delve into math, science and language arts with accomplished teachers. Students will also visit Rice for tours led by staff or faculty, attend sessions on college readiness and admissions, and go on tours of businesses in their neighborhood to learn about careers.
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For Current Programs:

  • National Science Foundation
  • Washington Mutual
  • Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)
  • Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
  • Texas High School Project: Exemplar Grant Program
  • Freeman Foundation

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Paul B. Sanders named Executive Director of Teacher Professional Development

June 22, 2009
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Teacher Professional Development programs train thousands of teachers from all over the world each year.  
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Courtney Mayer smInstructor Spotlight
Courtney Mayer
Winston Churchill High School
San Antonio, Texas

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Quote from teacher attending IB Workshops
"…I became more and more impressed with the university, facilities, and the campus: a thoroughly enjoyable time at a very stunning and beautiful campus.”