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Rhode Island Technology Enhanced
Science Program
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Your district has been selected to participate in Cohort I of the Rhode Island Technology Enhanced Science
(RITES) program. We invite all middle and high school science teachers in <Insert District Name here>
Public Schools to take part in this exciting opportunity. As part of a comprehensive statewide effort to
improve education in Rhode Island, RITES aims to enhance the quality of science teaching and learning at
all secondary schools with the goal of increasing the number and diversity of students who are proficient in
science and pursue STEM careers.
RITES participants will take part in a summer professional development during the weeks of August 3 –
21, 2009. Two one and one half (1 ½) weeks short courses will be offered in two different locations.
Teachers may select from campuses and courses though all participants must take the RITEs introductory
course.