Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Newsletter N ewswo r thy, u p comin g event s & professi onal l earni ng
May 2017
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ASSESSMENT
Schoolnet Test Creation Did you know that you can create your own assessments in Schoolnet? You can take advantage of Schoolnet data resources for your classroom and campus wide assessments. Join RAAD for one of three interactive sessions on building test keys and using the formative assessment item bank to create custom assessments that meet your classroom and campus needs.
Where?
When?
Harris Hill : Sachse Room
Tuesday, June 20th 9:00 - 11:00 11:30 - 1:30 3:00- 5:00
Located in the annex
Limited # of Spots! Register early!
Who?
Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Campus Administrators
Click the time to register through SCHED
Why Schoolnet? Customization allows for targeting the specific TEKS that your students need! Once your data is loaded into Schoolnet, you will be able to create reports, including the Item Analysis, Performance by Standard and Performance by Section and more! Easily track student growth by comparing student performance using classroom, school and district assessments!
For more information, please contact Eboney FortÊ in the RAAD office. 972-487-3209 • ext. 73209
@GISD_RAAD
Summer ELL Professional Development 2017
Navigating the ELPS: Science, Social Studies, Math (Sheltered Instruction Level II) http://sched.co/9IpI
http://sched.co/9Ioa June, 12th
http://sched.co/9IpO June, 15th
June,13th
Navigating the ELPS: ELAR (Sheltered Instruction Level II) http://sched.co/9IpM June, 14th
Stra-tiques (Great instructional strategies for all learners, but especially ELLs) http://sched.co/9IpQ June, 19th
ELLs in my Classroom: What Teachers Need to Know (Sheltered Instruction Level I) (ELPS I & ELPS II)
http://sched.co/9Jai June, 20th
ELPS Toolkit (Sheltered Instruction Level III)
http://sched.co/9Jak June, 21st
Treasures (Middle School)for ESL teachers
http://sched.co/9Jap July, 24th 8:30 am
http://sched.co/9JbD July, 24th 1:00pm
Treasures (High School)for ESL teachers http://sched.co/9L5J ELLevation Imagine Learning
July, 25th 8:30 am
http://sched.co/9LdR July, 25th 1:00 pm
http://sched.co/9O8I June, 15th 1:00pm
http://sched.co/9O8M July, 27th
http://sched.co/95nr June,20th
http://sched.co/9O8s
DLTI: Gรณmez and Gรณmez (All sessions required) http://sched.co/95np http://sched.co/95no June,7th
June, 8th
http://sched.co/95ns June,22th
http://sched.co/9RWk
http://sched.co/95nq June,9th
2017 Middle School Girls Coding Camp Garland ISD Keep your daughter’s mind active this summer! The Caruth Institute for Engineering Education (CIEE) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in partnership with Garland ISD is pleased to announce four Coding Camps for Girls that will be offered for FREE to the first 80 middle school girls who apply. The scholarships are available through a generous grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The camps will run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday-Thursday June 19-22, 2017.
There are limited spaces available so register soon, at https://tinyurl.com/SMUGIRLSCODE ! Deadline is May 22, 2017 Sixth Grade Introduction to Programming
This camp is an introduction to programming using the Raspberry Pi Computer System. The girls will be introduced to computers and how they work. They will then have an opportunity to program their own computer using a simple graphical programming language, Scratch. At the end of the week, they will present their programs to their parents. Each girl will receive a Raspberry Pi computer that they can take home at the end of the week.
Seventh Grade Embedded Programming Embedded Programming Camp is about programming computers that control machines like your car, washing machine, and other appliances. Embedded programming is programming that is connected to a specific piece of machinery or electronics like a game controller. The girls will learn basic electronics to put a game board together. They will then program the game board with a Raspberry Pi Computer System. At the end of the week, they will present their game board to their parents. Each girl will receive a Raspberry Pi computer that they can take home at the end of the week.
Eighth Grade Robotics Programming Robotics Programming Camp is all about controlling and bringing to life a robot! The girls will learn the basics of robots—what they are made of, where to find them, and what they do. They will put together a robot and then bring it to life with programming. At the end of the week they will compete in a robotics tournament and present their robot creations to their parents.
Eighth Grade Computer Game Design Computer Game Design Camp is for girls who like computer games and want to learn how they are created. They will learn high level programming skills that will include Loops and Function statements. By the end of the week they will have created a computer game that they can play and share with their parents. Each girl will receive a Raspberry Pi computer that they can take home at the end of the week.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day as part of the camp Date: June 19 - 22, 2017 Location: Daugherty Elementary School, 500 W Miller Rd, Garland, TX 75041 Proudly Presented By:
Outdoor Inquiry Learning Recommended for science and social studies teachers but all are welcome
Do you like to be outside? Not afraid of the heat? The outdoor inquiry learning series of workshops is probably for you. The morning will be spent outside and most of the afternoon will be spent inside or in the shade debriefing and collaborating. Please bring a laptop, iPad, or tablet.
June 12th - Cedar Hill State Park June 14th Environmental Education Center, Seagoville July 21st - Ray Roberts State Park This is an outdoor learning experience in the summer. Please bring water, sunscreen, walking shoes, and lunch. Professional attire is not expected. If you have any questions, please contact holly.bishop@region10.org, samantha.bradbury@region10.org, or ben.reed@region10.org.
For more information or to register go to:
region10.org/workshop-registration/
Science Professional Development Opportunities Summer 2017! Please note. These are updated periodically as we schedule cluster sessions with our participating districts. Title (Linked to Registration)
Date
Time
Kids Come too Summer PD in Science
6/5/2017
9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX
Outdoor Inquiry PD: Cedar Hill State Park
6/12/2017
9:00 AM -3:00 PM
Cedar Hill State Park
Outdoor Inquiry PD: Environmental Education Center
6/14/2017
9:00 AM -3:00 PM
Environmental Education Center, Seagoville, TX
STEM Network Meeting: A Tour of Fair Park (See Agenda for Registration information)
6/20/2017
9:00 AM -3:00 PM
Fair Park, TX
Kids Come too Summer PD in Science
6/26/2017
9:30 AM- 3:30 PM
Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX
Teaching Science Through Literature
6/28/2017
9:00 AM -4:00 PM
Red Oak ISD Administration Building/ Cluster
Kids Come too Summer PD in Science
6/29/2017
9:30 AM- 3:30 PM
Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX
Outdoor Inquiry PD: Ray Roberts Lake State Park
7/21/2017
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Pilot Point, TX
K-2 Growing Scientists from the Ground Up
8/7/2017
9:00AM- 4:00PM
Red Oak ISD Administration Building/ Cluster
Kids Come Too Summer PD
8/9/2017
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Fair Park, TX
Schedule your own Learning on Location!
Location
Summer Conference Schedule Conference
Date
Location
GT Summit 2017- Ted Talks Film Festival
6/30/2017
Region 10 Spring Valley BLDG
AP EdCamp
7/31/2017
Region 10 Spring Valley BLDG
Online Learning! We are always adding new sessions to our online courses. Please check back periodically for updates. Online Learning Title
Date
Description
Innovative Teaching- A Book Study
Self Paced
Creating Innovators by Tony Wagner can be purchased in both hard copy and eBook. This is a 12 hour course for teachers in districts currently enrolled in Title II services. If you are not part of a district with Title II options, you will need to contact the course moderators for payment of 100.00.
Using Interactive Student Notebooks
Self Paced
In this course, we will build a learning community of teachers to share ideas and deepen our learning of how journals can be used in the science classroom. Journals are tools that are listed in the K-12 Science TEKS. Notebooks help students record and communicate their learning throughout the year. If used properly, they support effective science instruction for all students.
Science Formative Assessment: VOL 2
Self Paced
For this course, you will be required to have access to Paige Keeley's book Science: Formative Assessment Vol 2 in order to complete the modules. You will need to provide evidence of student work as well as page numbers for the completed activities. We hope you enjoy exploring the ideas from the book and engage your students in learning science content in a new and exciting way!
2017-2018
Professional Learning Opportunities Register by selecting the dates below. Sched links for August sessions are available now. Sessions after August will be live in Schoolnet by the end of July.
Science
Please bring your charged iPad to all sessions!
Discovery Education Station-Based Inquiry in the Science Classroom
Learn how to foster student choice in the classroom. With Discovery Education Science Techbook™, participants use a station-based instructional approach to experience a 5E model lesson. Student-facing directions, classroom management, curricular resources, and planning techniques that support station-based instruction are examined. Educators create their own station-based lesson appropriate for a one-to-one or one-to-many computer environment. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kinder - 2nd Grade August 1
3rd-5th Grade August 2
6th-12th Grade August 3
Inquiry-Based Science Learn how inquiry-based science pedagogy fuels learning and how to strategically plan and facilitate connections. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (campus sub code)
Kinder - 2nd Grade September 12 February 13
3rd-5th Grade September 13 January 24
6th-12th Grade September 14 January 25
Defined STEM (Academy Teachers) Academy teachers received two new resources during the 2016-2017 School Year. Explore and discover how the resources in Defined STEM can enrich and deepen integrated project-based learning in your academy classroom. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (campus sub code)
September 19
September 20
Science Interactive Notebooking Develop "Right-brain Left-brain" notebooking and written reflection techniques specific for your learners to assist students with making meaning relevant to their content. Opportunities to plan and embed techniques as well as create examples will be provided. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kinder - 2nd Grade October 3 January 23
3rd-5th Grade October 4 January 24
6th-12th Grade October 5 January 25
Day of Discovery A Day of Discovery is a professional learning experience focused on three simple goals: learn, share, connect.These full-day, professional learning events help teachers and administrators learn more about integrating digital content into their curriculum provide opportunities for participants to share strategies that are working, and connect attendees to their most valuable resource…each other. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Administrators October 6
Teachers October 7
Discovery Education Station-Based Inquiry in the Science Classroom Learn how to foster student choice in the classroom. With Discovery Education Science Techbook™, participants use a station-based instructional approach to experience a 5E model lesson. Moving through a variety of learning stations, participants experience learning through the role of a student. Student-facing directions, classroom management, curricular resources, and planning techniques that support stationbased instruction are examined. Educators create their own station-based lesson appropriate for a one-toone or one-to-many computer environment. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elementary October 18
Secondary October 19
Claims, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) Support critical writing through the development of evidence based claims. Discover everyday opportunities to implement data analysis and construct reflective conclusions. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kinder - 2nd Grade November 14 February 27
6th-12th Grade November 16 March 1
3rd-5th Grade November 15 February 28
Discovery Education Spotlight on Strategies (SOS) Go hands-on in this interactive session and explore the popular Discovery Education series “Spotlight on Strategies”. Teachers of every grade level, subject area will walk away with simple research based instructional strategies that incorporate digital media in meaningful, effective, and practical ways. These strategies reinforce skills in the areas of Citing Evidence, determining Key Ideas and Details, Sequencing, Summarizing, and Vocabulary Development. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elementary January 9
Seconday January 10
Discovery Education Read, Write, Think Like a Scienctist In this two-day instructional course, learn how to foster this reciprocal relationship using rich text, digital media, interactive writing, and high-yield reading strategies. Through an inquiry experience, reading and writing strategies are examined to guide the development of content knowledge and practice scientific thinking while enhancing their literacy skills and engaging in scientific investigation. Strategies that highlight specific ways in which scientists approach and interact with text are examined and applied through hands-on exercises. Priority will be given to participants that can attend both days. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elementary May 22 and 23
Seconday May 29 and 30
Gisd Professional Learning- Science
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egion 10 ESC, as you know, provides professional development opportunities via workshops, webinars, and conferences; we are particularly excited, however, to introduce our newest professional development option - road trips. That’s right. Road trips. To help provide an experiential learning environment for K-12 educators that supports the development of a lesson or unit that can be delivered in a collaborative team format, Region 10 ESC is offering – Learning on Location (LOL).
choose
The love of learning often starts with learning about what you love, so you get to choose one of fourteen locations to learn more about something you love and want to share. From the arboretum to the zoo, and the Texas State Fair somewhere in between, you have a broad variety of options to consider.
collaborate
LOL is a collaborative process, so at least two teachers are required to form a team, but a team of three or more is recommended. Together, you and your teammates will meet at your chosen location, brainstorm, and collaboratively decide upon an interdisciplinary lesson to develop.
create
In collaboration with your team, you will create a student-engaging, interdisciplinary lesson that can be used at your campus. By visiting your chosen location and submitting your completed lesson plan, each member of your team will earn 6 hours of professional development credits. If your lesson is implemented during the school year, and you document when and how you did so, you can earn an additional 6 hours of credit. If you are ready to go learn more about this innovative opportunity, please visit Learning on Location at:
https://www.region10.org/programs/learning-on-location/overview/
at the location of your choice! Bullock Texas State History Museum (Austin) Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Dallas Historical Society Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Fair Park of Dallas General Land Office (Austin) John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center Meadows Museum Pearce Museum Perot Museum of Nature and Science Perot Museum of Nature and Science at Fair Park State Fair of Texas (Sept 29 — Oct 22) STEM Enironmental Education Center Texas Discovery Gardens Trinity River Audubon Center
quick reference for location details https://www.region10.0rg/programs/learning-on-location/Iocations/
2017 Summer Opportunity for Texas Educators Test Development Teacher Institutes The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is conducting two Teacher Institutes this summer to develop online interim and formative assessment items that align to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) grades 3–8 mathematics and reading assessments. TEA is encouraging highly qualified Texas educators to apply to participate in the institutes. Participants will gain a strong understanding of how the STAAR® program aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Teachers will be trained in item writing, including universal design, accessibility, data analysis, and accommodations, so that they can develop test items for the interim and formative assessments. They will also receive training on interim, formative, and summative assessment models.
Teacher Institutes Dates There will be two sessions of the Teacher Institutes. Each session will be five days. • Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21, 2017 • Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4, 2017
Selected applicants will also be required to complete a halfday webinar training in June (specific dates TBD).
Participation Requirements For our first sessions of the Teacher Institutes this summer, TEA is looking primarily for Texas classroom teachers with current experience: • teaching mathematics and reading in grades 3–8; • working with English learners and students receiving
special education services; and
• above and beyond what is required in the classroom
(e.g., curriculum alignment, data analysis, etc.). “Teachers will receive a competitive compensation for their work and have their travel, lodging, and meal expenses covered.”
How to Apply
How to Apply Please visit the State-Developed Interim and Formative Assessments web page at the link below to access the application for the 2017 Test Development Teacher Institutes. The application is open through Friday, May 19, 2017. www.tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/IFA/ If you are selected to participate this year, you will be notified by email the first week of June with further details.
Contact Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-9536 Julie Guthrie, Director Special Assessment Projects julie.guthrie@tea.texas.gov José Ríos, Assistant Director Assessments for Special Populations jose.rios@tea.texas.gov
Thank you for your interest
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State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
Interim & Formative Assessments Interim Assessments
The purpose of the interim assessments is to provide an additional, high-quality tool for schools to gauge student progress toward meeting achievement standards in grades 3–8 mathematics and reading. The assessments will be: • short; • computer-adaptive; • predictive; and • used throughout the school year to monitor student progress.
These assessments will be available to all Texas public and charter schools to use at their discretion beginning in the spring of 2018.
Formative Assessments
TEA will provide districts with a bank of formative assessment questions for grades 3–8 mathematics and reading beginning in the spring of 2018. The bank of questions will: • be aligned to STAAR; • prepare students for summative assessments; • be a web-based tool; and • allow educators to select questions to create assessments, quizzes, or homework.
Improving Instruction Through Assessment
07.31.17 – 08.02.17 Project Based Learning
Region 10 ESC, in collaboration with the Buck Institute of Education (BIE), proudly introduces a NEW professional development workshop series.
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EGION 10 ESC, in collaboration with the Buck Institute for Education (BIE), is proud to introduce and host, not one, but two Project Based Learning workshops for teachers, instructional coaches and school leaders. BIE’s expert National Faculty and staff will lead sessions on ways to design, assess, and manage projects that engage and motivate students. School leaders will learn ways to bring coherence to PBL practices across grade levels and across subject areas. These two workshops offer the perfect opportunity for educators and administrators to learn creative and innovative methods that can foster deeper student learning.
Choose to attend one of the two offered PBLTexas workshop opportunities. PBLTexas 101 for Teachers* Based on BIE’s PBL 101 Gold Standard Workshop for Teachers, educators will spend three days learning new skills on how to build and manage standards-based projects that can foster increased student engagement in the classroom.
PBLTexas Leadership Academy for Administrators*
When: 07.31.17 – 08.02.17 Where: Highland Park Middle School 3555 Granada Drive Dallas, TX 75205 For more registration details or to register go to:
https://goo.gl/CEEvcj
Based on BIE’s PBL Leadership Academy, administrators can expect to spend three consecutive days exploring best practices in leading the way towards building an effective, successful implementation of project based learning in their district or campus.
For more information, please contact: Susan Speed 972.348.1508 or Amy Johnson 972.348.1524 ESC Title II Coop Member Fees: * Region10 Register by April 15 – Coop Early Bird price/participant $525.
Workshop Fees: * Non-Coop Register by April 15 – Non-Coop Early Bird price/participant $649.
Register after April 15 – Coop price/participant $599. A light breakfast and lunch is included in the price.
Register after April 15 – Non-Coop price/participant $699. A light breakfast and lunch is included in the price.
For K –6th grade teachers
SPACE + SCIENCE
WORKSHOP SINCE YOU’RE GOING TO BE THERE ANYWAY, WHY NOT HAVE FUN? MEET CHRIS MILLER During his classroom career, Mr. Miller was selected as the Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher of the Year for the State by the Science Teachers Association of Texas. Always fascinated by space, Mr. Miller now gets to be the Planetarium Coordinator of the John Carl Pogue Planetarium in the Grand Prairie ISD. Mr. Miller lives his life by the motto: “Since you’re going to be there anyway, why not have fun!”
Contact Chris Miller at chris.miller@gpisd.org for more information and to book a session.
WORKSHOP INFO K – 6th grade teachers who participate in this 3-hour training session will leave with strengthened teaching skills in Earth and Space Science: • Bring new learning experiences about Earth and Space Science to students • Strengthen their science teaching skills and comfort level • Learn how to teach the phases of the moon where students will never forget them • Develop methods for teaching tricky science vocabulary • Demonstrate why it’s hot in the summertime • Construct a model of the Solar Systrem to scale outdoors • Discover how to get students to develop a proper science investigation
John Carl Pogue Planetarium | 301 W. Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | chris.miller@gpisd.org
Know Your
IMPACT Taking the Limits Off Learning June 7, 8, & 9, 2017 Day 1 – June 7th Creating a Culture of Hope & Optimism Keynote
Education Consultant & Author
George Couros Day 2 – June 8th
Designing & Delivering Engaging Instruction Special Presenter
Aaron Marvel
When: June 7, 8, & 9, 2017 Wednesday / Thursday / Friday Who:
Administrators and PK-12 Educators, including CTE, Fine Arts, LOTE and PE
Where: Mabank High School 18786 E HWY 175 Mabank, TX 75147
Cost:
$50 / per person - all 3 days
Vendor Expo
Thursday Night – Parent Conference Kick Off
Day 2 - June 8th
Day 3 – June 9th
Every Day – Live Music During Lunch
Fostering the Social & Emotional Well-Being of Children Keynote
Psychotherapist & Author
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Parent Involvement Day
Registration: https://goo.gl/fdXVK9 Information: https://goo.gl/mK4nIO Questions: Tammy Penix
tspenix@mabankisd.net
Region 10 Presents
an illuminating professional development series for first-time 5th grade, 8th grade & biology science teachers
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S A PRINCIPAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER, you clearly understand the importance of providing first-time teachers with solid administrative support, a good mentor and quality professional development; finding the time, available talent and proper resources to accomplish that can be challenging. Region 10 can help; our science consultants, with over forty years of combined experience, have created The Edison Institute to help you support new, first-time science teachers with the ultimate goal of retaining them for years to come. New science teachers can learn ahead of time what they really need to know [n2k] to: u establish a student-centered, inquiry-based, excited-about-science laboratory culture, u provide meaningful, hands-on labs for students using low-cost materials, u form a cohort of other first-year teachers, as well as Region 10 consultants, for networking, brainstorming, collaboration, and support purposes, u quickly learn best practices in science education, u manage their science classes to reduce the need for administrative intervention, and u love teaching and remain in the profession! More details about the Institute are featured on the back of this flyer for your consideration, and we invite you to visit our new website.
www.region10.org/programs/edison-institute/overview/
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he Edison Institute is a robust, yearlong professional development series, and is a unique opportunity for first-time science teachers to benefit from over forty years of combined teaching experience.
All participants should be first-year 5th grade science, 8th grade science or Biology teachers. (either completely fresh, first-year teachers, or have been assigned science for the first time) Teachers will meet face-to-face six times for day-long, experiential professional development sessions; each includes conducting multiple labs. They are also encouraged to participate in one virtual forum each semester. The cost for teachers working in districts that are members of the RCS Co-op is $300 per teacher/per institute; cost for non-members is $600 per teacher/ per institute. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email:
Holly Bishop
holly.bishop@region10.org
or
Samantha Bradbury
samantha.bradbury@region10.org
There are only 30 available spaces per institute, so to register your first-time teacher, please contact:
Erika Ramirez
erika.ramirez@region10.org 972.348.1562
AP Biology Regional Teacher Academy Join us for a TRANSFORMATIVE professional development experience where you will enhance your practice as a life science educator!
Jenks High School Math & Science Center Jenks, Oklahoma June 25 - June 30, 2017 As part of the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) and Biological Sciences Curriculum Studies (BSCS) Teacher Academy Program, my colleagues and I are extending an invitation to you to learn more about a summer academy that we are offering during the summer of 2017 for teachers at all levels of Biology & the life sciences in grade 7-12 as well as college Biology instructors. Our workshop is open to all educators, not just those teaching AP.
In Partnership with:
NABT/BSCS AP Biology Teacher Academy participants will: • Strengthen how they teach their course so students learn more meaningful biology and are more interested in studying biology in the future • Use the practices of science to help students learn big ideas and unifying concepts of biology • Analyze and enhance their current curriculum materials to better reflect the new AP Biology Framework • Learn to use formative and summative assessment strategies to examine what their students understand • Develop a network of fellow biology teachers that supports excellence in biology teaching
• The cost for the academy is $650 for individuals or $600/person for groups of 3 or more who register from the same institution. • Cost includes a one-year NABT membership, all AP Biology academy materials, a Welcome Reception, and lunch & snacks during the academy • You will become a member of a growing community of Biology educators eager to collaborate & support one another.
For more information, please visit our website:
https://goo.gl/v24F4L
Masters of Arts in Teaching in Science Education or Mathematics Education Take the next step in your career this summer or fall! Individually tailored programs with: • Online and flipped classes • Field-based classes • K–12 relevant classroom settings
Use what you learn immediately in your own classroom: • Free classroom-ready materials • Build lessons that make a difference to your students NOW! • Improve and enhance your content knowledge and pedagogy
Designed for teacher schedules and busy lives: • Classes held evenings, summers, or online • Family friendly program • Courses with master educators and scientists who understand K–12 teaching! A flexible program to meet the needs of diverse teachers – from the PreK teacher with no STEM background to the future community college instructor or instructional specialist with a STEM degree!
Scholarships, grants, and loan forgiveness available! For more information or to enroll, contact Advisor Barbara Curry at barbc@utdallas.edu or the Department of Science/Mathematics Education at 972-883-2496. In partnership with UTeach Dallas and the UT Dallas Texas Regional Collaboratives.
Special Opportunity for Science and Math Teachers! Join the 2017-2018 UT Dallas Texas Regional Collaborative (UTD TRC) for Excellence in Science or Mathematics Teaching Absolutely free professional development, resources, teaching materials and more to support your students and school! STAAR data-driven, TEA supported: • • • •
Statewide focus areas selected from student testing data by TEA Additional local focus areas driven by school and teacher needs Directly relevant to, and supportive of, Middle School and Algebra I TEKS Part of a TEA-funded statewide family of programs recognized for excellence in sustained, high-quality PD in the service of teachers and students for 22+ years!
Use what you learn immediately in your own classroom: • • • •
Free classroom-ready materials Free teacher technology Build lessons that make a difference to your students NOW! Improve and enhance your content knowledge and pedagogy
Keeps you in the classroom with your students: • Delivered through a summer institute, one Saturday a month, and opportunities for graduate courses relevant to focus areas and your own teaching needs • Learn from peers, master educators, and university STEM faculty who understand middle school teaching!
Supports your growth of teacher-leaders: • • • • •
Mentoring support, with stipends available! Professional conference attendance and workshop proposal support Opportunities to share your own expertise with, and learn from, passionate peers Provides tuition support towards a UTD Master of Arts in Teaching degree! Provides access to grants, loaner materials, content expertise, and more!
Our focus is 5th–8thto grade matter focusteachers is algebraic and proportional 2017–2018, A science flexible program meet the TEKS needsand of math diverse – from the PreKfor teacher with but all science (K–12) and mathematics teachers (4-12) are welcome to apply! For more information and to no STEM background to the future community college instructorassistant, or instructional apply go to http://www.utdallas.edu/sme/prof-dev/trc/ or email the administrative at specialist with a STEMordegree! Melissa.Wyder@utdallas.edu the Project Director, Dr. Mary Urquhart at urquhart@utdallas.edu.
Project WILD Workshop Friday, July 14, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We invite you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. Sample adaptable activities for all age levels Receive Project WILD k-12 activity guide integrated with core subject curricula and TEKS aligned Earn SBEC teacher credit Open to all classroom teachers, informal educators, home-school parents, and Scout and youth leaders Registration due July 5, $15 pre-registration fee required To register, contact Linda Dunn at 972-474-9100 or ldunn@wetlandcenter.com 655 Martin Lane Seagoville, TX 75159 www.wetlandcenter.com To learn more about Project WILD go to http://www.projectwild.org/
Project Aquatic Wild Workshop Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We invite you to explore and share the fascinating world of aquatic ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. Sample adaptable activities for all age levels Receive Project Aquatic WILD k-12 activity guide integrated with core subject curricula and TEKS aligned Earn SBEC teacher credit Open to all classroom teachers, informal educators, home-school parents, and Scout and youth leaders Registration due June 23, $15 pre-registration fee required To register, contact Linda Dunn at 972-474-9100 or ldunn@wetlandcenter.com 655 Martin Lane Seagoville, TX 75159 www.wetlandcenter.com
Project WET Education Workshop Thursday, July 27, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Hands-on, Teacher Designed, Engaging We invite you to explore and share the fascinating world of water systems using fun, hands-on educational activities. Explore more than 50 easy-to-implement lesson plans that help students develop teamwork, decision-making and problem solving skills Incorporate hands-on, investigative, and easy-to-use activities designed to develop 21st-century skills across the curriculum Receive Project WET Educator Curriculum Guide Earn 7 hrs SBEC Credit for Teachers Open to all classroom teachers, informal educators, home school parents, and Scout and youth leaders Kids LOVE the activities and so do teachers who use them! Registration due July 21, $15 pre-registration fee required To register, contact Linda Dunn at 972-474-9100 or ldunn@wetlandcenter.com John Bunker Sands Wetland Center 655 Martin Lane Seagoville, TX 75159 www.wetlandcenter.com To find out more about Project WET go to http://www.projectwet.org/
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Advanced Placement Summer Institute Teach North Texas at the University of North Texas is offering an Advanced Placement® Summer Institute to meet the growing need for AP® teachers.
The workshops offered during the institute will be for the following courses:
The Institute will be held on the Denton campus of
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AP Biology
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AP Chemistry
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July 24 - 27, 2017
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AP Calculus AB
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8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
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AP Calculus BC
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Lunch provided during the week.
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AP English Literature and Composition
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Registration opens February 1, 2017.
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AP Spanish Literature and Culture
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More information found on our website:
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AP US History
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AP World History
Contact Us TNT Advanced Placement Summer Institute University of North Texas 1155 Union Circle #305028 Denton, TX 76203 (940) 565-2248 apsi@unt.edu
Visit our website and register today!
University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.
tntapsummerinstitute.unt.edu
Engaged Learning with Engineering Design:
Designing Project-Based, Product Development Lessons for any classroom
Who:
Any teacher grades 6-12, who wants to add an engineering component to their current courses.
Where:
University of Texas at Dallas, Department of Science and Mathematics Education, Founder’s North 3.410, 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080
When: June 1st-24th online and June 26th-30th in person • •
PHASE 1: JUNE 1st-24th: Complete four, online, self-paced modules (approx. 15 hours of total work time). Learn how engineers ideate, design, create and build products that we use every day. You will participate in multiple activities that you can take back and use in your classroom. PHASE 2: JUNE 26th -30th: One week of face to face workshop in which teachers will learn how to develop and write their own project-based lesson unit based on the engineering principles surrounding product design. Topics include PBL, Engineering Design Process, Internet of Things, lesson design using st guiding principles, 21 century skills development for students, inquiry learning, and technology skills development for teachers.
What: This summer training was originally developed by national software giant PTC and its academic team as a STEM professional development Program for teachers in the Boston area. This summer, UT Dallas Department of Science and Mathematics Education is bringing that training to Texas secondary STEM teachers.
Extras: Each teacher that completes the program will receive a $200 stipend to spend on educational supplies to run their engineering product development project during the fall semester in their classrooms. Teachers will receive access to all units developed by their peers in the institute. In addition, teachers may opt to earn 3 hours of graduate credit to apply towards an MAT Degree in Science or Mathematics Education at UTD. Tuition and fees apply.
Instructors: Jacob Day: PhD Engineering - Engineering Teacher at Wylie East HS, Joshua Sisk: MAT Science Ed. - Chemistry and Engineering Teacher at Berkner High School and STEM Academy, Christine Rittenhouse: MAT Science Ed. - AP Physics teacher at Frisco Liberty HS
UT Dallas Department of Science and Mathematics Education Engaged Learning with Engineering Design Workshop
TEACHER APPLICATION Applications accepted until full
Please Print or Type: Last Name
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I am applying for: ¨ Inservice only ¨ Inservice + Graduate Credit in MAT Are you a member of the UTD Texas Regional Collaborative? ¨No ¨ Yes Highest Education Level: ¨ Bachelor ¨Masters ¨Doctorate
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Ethnicity: ¨African American ¨Asian-American ¨Caucasian ¨Hispanic ¨ Other¨ Computer/Tablet Used at School : ¨Mac ¨PC ¨Chromebook ¨iPad ¨Android Certificate Teaching: ¨EC-6 ¨4-8 ¨9-12 Subject(s): ________________ ¨Alt Cert. Current Employment:
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The Campus where I teach Qualifies as Title I: ¨ YES ¨ NO Campus Poverty Level ¨Low (<35%) ¨Medium(35-50%) ¨High (51-75%) ¨Very High(75%<) The Campus Where I Teach is a______ School ¨Public ¨Private ¨Charter ¨Alternative 2017 – 2018 Teaching Assignment: (Check ALL that Apply) Grade(s): ¨K ¨1st ¨2nd ¨3rd ¨4th ¨5th ¨6th ¨7th ¨8th ¨9th ¨10th ¨11th ¨12th Subjects: (Check ALL that Apply) ¨ Elementary Science (K-5) ¨ Elementary Math (K-5) ¨Middle School Science (6-8) ¨Middle School Math (6-8) ¨Algebra I ¨ Algebra II ¨ Geometry ¨ Algebra II ¨Biology ¨ Chemistry ¨Physics ¨Engineering ¨ Other: If chosen, you will be REQUIRED to attend 45 hours of inservice. The Foundations phase consists of four, online, self-paced modules (total of 15 hours of work time, including assignments) and runs from June 124. The Authoring phase is a face to face, Summer Institute during the weeks of June 26-30 9-4pm, 2017 (M–F). A $200 stipend will be processed when both of these requirements are complete. Three hours optional graduate credit is available, requires further application and is subject to tuition and fees.
Return Forms to: Ms. Melissa Wyder, University of Texas at Dallas Science and Mathematics Education, 800 W. Campbell FN 33, Richardson, TX 75080, FAX: 972-883-6796 ATTN: Melissa Wyder or email to: mah012600@utdallas.edu