The Teacher
In-Service Program (TISP) features
IEEE Section
volunteers developing and presenting
technologically oriented
subject matter to local
pre-university educators in an
in-service or
professional development setting.
TISP allows IEEE volunteers
to share their technical expertise
and to demonstrate the
application of engineering concepts
to support the teaching and
learning of science, mathematics and
technology disciplines.
The focus on
local schools and school
districts is a key feature of
this program as engineers and
educators can develop long lasting collaborations.
The Florida West
Coast Section of the IEEE piloted
this program with its
first in-service presentation in
2001. The Program
has grown to include sixteen
Sections and now includes
lesson plans available in
English and Spanish for educators
and engineers. These lesson plans
are based on the activities
developed through in-service program presentations.
To date, 31
presentations have been made by IEEE
volunteers.
Approximately 620 pre-university
educators have participated,
representing over 63,000 students.
