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The Dr. James H. Porter Center for Science and Mathematics has been in existence since 1991. The Porter Center originated through the Lake County Educational Service Center (LCESC) as a response to the schools’ requests to enhance the science and mathematics curriculum. The Porter Center is a delightful educational experience for our elementary students and teachers. Science and mathematics are both areas of challenge across the nation. We’re a unique facility and take an innovative approach with large-scale, hands-on, discovery-based learning programs.

The Porter Center serves all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at the public schools throughout Lake and Geauga Counties. Between in-house classroom sessions, visits to the public school classrooms, and distance learning programs, the Porter Center annually serves over 54 elementary schools of 2-5 classrooms per school which totals more than 15,000 students and 650 teachers! Other services provided include: professional development offerings, lending of equipment, borrowing of classroom science kits, Family Nights, etc.

The Lake County Educational Service Center (LCESC) and the Porter Program for Science & Mathematics have embarked on an exciting new partnership with Lake Metroparks (LMP)! As part of this partnership, a new beautiful facility is being constructed to house the Porter Program and other LCESC science initiatives. The new facility which is to be called The Lake Metroparks’ Environmental Learning Center (ELC) will be just minutes away from the current the old Camp Klein location off Alexander Road & Rt. 608. Porter will expand to additional classrooms including a bio-tech laboratory, an observatory, a greenhouse, technology studio, conference room and large multipurpose room. All classrooms will be equipped with state-of-the-art educational technology. Most importantly, the Porter Programs will be able to enjoy the park location by expanding to include over 200 acres of outdoor education! Construction is in process! Our goal is to be in the new facility by the start of the 2008-2009 school year.

Mission

To instill in our community of learners the ability to appreciate, discover and apply scientific and mathematic concepts.

Core Beliefs

We believe, to effectively learn science and mathematics…

• Students learn when actively engaged in hands-on activities.
• A safe and nurturing environment enhances learning and promotes dignity and mutual respect.
• Education is the joint responsibility of school, students, family, and the community.
• Real-life applications stimulate the students’ natural curiosity.
• Learning is enhanced by skilled, enthusiastic, and dedicated professionals.
• Each student should be challenged with high expectations.
• Each person can learn and deserves the opportunity to reach her/his potential.
• Learning should be fun, exciting, and meaningful.
• The application of science and math contributes to the quality of life and the economic growth and vitality of the community.

Contact Information:

Yvonne Delgado, Director
Dr. James H. Porter Center for Science & Mathematics
a program of the Lake County Educational Service Center

8140 Auburn Rd., Painesville, OH 44077
General Phone & Fax: 440.352.8850
Direct Phone: 440.350.2563 ext. 724
E-Mail: lc_delgado@lgca.org
Website: http://porterscience.lcesc.k12.oh.us/