Services provided:

• Provides start-up consulting support for districts/schools interested in adopting kit-based, inquiry science

• Coordinates kit schedules for over 240 schools in 20 RI districts and 3 MA districts

• Updates kit component parts based on teacher feedback

• Supports students’ role in managing the materials with alpha inventory lists, (pictorial inventory lists for K-1), teacher training and video.

• Configures kits to support 1-5 classes of students

• Audits and replenishes kits after each use

• Supports Teacher-to-Teacher and Teacher-to-MRC Feedback System

• Organizes the kit deliveries and tracks the kits at the schools

• Negotiates with vendors for best price/quality

• Purchases in bulk, pre-packs consumable items

• Supports districts’ related professional development needs

• Track teachers’ kit training professional development

• Offers tours of the RI Science Materials Resource Center

• Supports pre-service teacher programs with kit materials and orientation tours