The Teaching & Learning Collaborative (TLC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve science and mathematics education. It is a coalition of school districts, organizations, businesses and government agencies with whom we collaborate to design and carry out our work.The TLC works at a variety of levels, from the classroom to the state level, to ensure that all students have access to quality education in science and mathematics.

Currently, our work is focused in three areas (see the programs page for details):

  1. Professional development in science and mathematics for
    Grades K-12 educators
  2. Special initiatives
  3. Tailored contracted professional services
our approach to professional development
The TLC was formerly known as the Science & Mathematics Network. Our name may have changed in 2006, but our approach to professional development design and delivery has not.

Simply put, the TLC helps K-12 teachers teach science and mathematics more effectively. Sessions may focus on academic standards, instructional strategies, assessment in the classroom or on statewide tests, or a combination.

When possible, our professional development involves multiple interactions over time with the same teachers. Research indicates that ongoing professional development is most likely to result in classroom implementation of the concepts and strategies.

In our sessions, participants explore and try new techniques, and adapt them to their particular needs and classroom settings. Multiple follow-up opportunities are provided, both in person and electronically.