Welcome to the Florida PROMiSE Site at
Heartland Educational Consortium

Florida PROMiSE addresses the need to improve the mathematics and science achievement of students through professional development.

Florida PROMiSE is a partnership among the three Florida Public Research - Flagship Universities (USF, FSU, & UF), four large school districts (Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, Duval & Seminole), educational consortia (Heartland Educational Consortium (HEC), North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) & Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC)), Florida Virtual School, and Horizon Research, Inc.

PROMiSE lays the foundation and leads development and implementation of large-scale, systemic professional development and teacher education programs to significantly improve learning in mathematics and science of all students by working collaboratively with a statewide network of stakeholders to implement the new mathematics and science standards.

**Latest Newsletter for Teachers - May 2010**
**Latest Newsletter for Parents - Spring 2010**

Please explore the links to the left for valuable resources available for teachers.

We are continually updating our resources, so check back often for new information!

Statement By Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith Regarding Pi Day and the importance of mathematics:
“This year’s Pi Day will be celebrated on Sunday, March 14th, and I want to take less than 3.14 seconds to encourage everyone to recognize the role this infinite number has played throughout our history and well into our future. As mathematics has wedged itself into the hearts and minds of young and old for centuries, Pi has rounded out the exploration of mathematical, engineering, science and technology concepts. Pi Day is a wonderful reminder to encourage our students to not only broaden their education in mathematics, but to apply its educational slivers in their everyday lives.”

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Mr. Tom Conner, Executive Director