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The "High Expectations for Learning in Middle School Science" Program

What happens in the HELMSS Program?

During the 2002/2003 school year, middle school teachers from 15 districts in Rhode Island are participating in 4 graduate level courses from Rhode Island College to prepare them to be the teacher leaders for the remaining middle school teachers in their districts.

What is HELMSS and how does it compare with KITES?

HELMSS stands for "High Expectations for Learning in Middle School Science". It is the grade 7-8 counterpart to KITES which is for grades K-6.