Thursday, January 28, 2016
STEM Leaders: Summer Opportunity for Teachers
TEACHERS: Looking for a unique summer opportunity to add to your professional portfolio?
This summer, teams of 11th and 12th grade students and teachers from across St. Clair County will learn and work side-by-side in local businesses and non-profits to solve real challenges or problems the organizations face. And the competition will be fierce. Do you want to be a part of the action?
Key Components of Challenge4theFuture:
- Relevance - real problems, real businesses, real solutions, real skills
- Experience - new, fun ways to work and learn through involvement and action; teachers and students are problem solvers and designers
- Skills4theFuture - working in teams, students practice skills and teachers learn how to embed them in classroom projects
- Gold Standard Project Based Learning - students drive their learning; facilitated by trained teachers
- Design Thinking - processes and protocols create constraints, leading to innovation and solutions to local problems
- Business and Non-profit Partners - build relationships and learn the ins and outs of an organization by working within their facility, with a skilled liaison
Who should get involved? High school and middle school teachers who are ready to facilitate relevant project based learning in their classes.
There is no PBL prerequisite; experienced and inexperienced teachers will benefit equally. High school teachers will have priority.
What are the teacher participation dates?
Teacher training (without students):
· April 27 and 28th - 4:00-7:30 PM (May change)
· May 18 and 19th – 4:00-7:30 PM
· June 20 thru 23rd – 8:00-2:30 PM
· July 13 (reflection day) – 8:00-2:30 PM
Project facilitation (with students):
· June 27-30, July 5-8 and July 11-12
How will I be compensated? Teachers will earn $100 per day for each day of training and project facilitation.
Information Document for Teachers
The FAQ is attached.
TEACHERS CLICK HERE TO APPLY
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Click for additional information, or feel free to give us a call.
Kris Murphy
Administrative Assistant
Education Services
ST. CLAIR COUNTY RESA
(810) 455-4001 • (810) 364-7474 fax
murphy.kris@sccresa.org
www.sccresa.org
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
FW: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
In grades K-6 some very important math and science foundations are uncovered, please consider encouraging the teachers at these grade levels to apply for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching this year. The application does take some time, but it is an excellent professional learning experience for educators.
Let's show the Nation what our teachers are made of in Michigan!
Integrated Education Consultant, Curriculum & Instruction
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Education Improvement and Innovation
John A. Hannah Building
Phone: 517-335-3199
Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education – helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
HHMI BioInteractive Workshop in Perrysburg - Saturday, February 27th
AP Bio Teachers
I just received this flyer on Friday. The BioInteractive workshops are always great. Ann, my contact person, said that the registration for the Friday workshop is full, but they are starting a waiting list. There is still plenty of spaces open for the Saturday advanced workshop. Please pass this along to fellow teachers.
Laura
ASM Materials Camp
The attachment did not come through like I thought it would. Please email me if you are interested and want more information.
Laura
HS and MS Science Teachers- AMS Materials Camp - June19-24, 2016
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Anyone what to spend a week at Michigan Tech and attend a workshop for FREE. See attachment for details.
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Please share with teachers in your service area.
Thank you. Shawn Oppliger
Attend an excellent one-week professional development workshop
this summer – at no cost to you!
ASM MATERIALS CAMP® 2016
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
June 19-24, 2016
| Who should attend? § High school general science, chemistry, physics, math and technology teachers § Middle school physical science teachers
Why attend?
Everything is FREE: 4 CEUs, materials, lunches & snacks (Housing is provided to out-of-town participants, or those coming from over 50 miles away from the university.)
To register, see attached flyer |
Shawn Oppliger, Director
Western UP Center for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education
Western UP Center for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education
The Western UP Center is one of the 33 regional centers of the Michigan Math and Science Center Network, funded by the Section 99 of the Michigan School Aid Act.
www.mimathandscience.org/
Science Consultant Position Opening - Wayne County Schools Employment Network
There are posting out there for science consultants in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. I have had several people comment on postings they have come across, so I thought I would share the information. Below is the one for Wayne RESA. If anyone is interested in applying and want to talk about the job, please give me a call.
| Science Consultant |
Category: Central Office
Date Posted: 12/18/2015
Location: Wayne RESA Education Center
Date of Availability: TBD
Date Closing: 01/18/2016
Science Consultant
Internal/External
Wayne RESA seeks a science consultant to support districts in the development of curriculum, and the implementation of sound instructional and assessment practices aligned to Michigan's science standards and performance expectations. Additionally, this consultant will lead Wayne County in science education by providing resources and professional development to Wayne County educators at pre-K through secondary levels.
Position:
The successful candidate will:
- Provide consulting and coordinate activities related to science curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Organize, plan, develop, support, and deliver professional learning activities focused on science instruction, curriculum development, and assessment
- Support educators in using data effectively to drive instructional practice and decision making
- Promote sharing of innovative and successful instructional resources and strategies
- Model the principles of continuous learning, problem solving, and collaboration
- Assist and lead Wayne County districts in planning and implementing the Math Science Center functions for science: leadership, curriculum support, professional development, community involvement, student services, and resource clearinghouse.
- Plan, implement, and monitor Math Science Center goals, objectives, and activities
- Serve as RESA representative to Wayne County science organizations and local school district science liaisons
- Organize, plan, and conduct science professional development sessions and training programs for local districts in a variety of locations.
- Integrate the use of technology into science instruction and programs.
- Participate in local district needs assessments, Math Science Center and Educational Services planning
- Work in collaboration with other RESA staff to ensure client needs are met in the most efficient and effective manner.
- Collaborate as an active team member in RESA projects as assigned
- Attend and contribute to department and sub-department meetings and planning sessions
- Know current research and effective practices of curriculum, instruction, assessment; school development and school improvement; and professional development in the field of public education and particularly, in the area of science
- Use professional judgment and act effectively to carry out the functions of this position within the direction provided by RESA mission and goals, the Educational Services Department goals and objectives and the Math Science Center Strategic Plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Master's degree required with major or minor in Science
- Michigan teacher certification required
- Minimum five (5) years' experience teaching science required
- Experience as a science consultant preferred
- Demonstrated skill in design and implementation of successful strategies for professional development and curriculum planning/development in Science based upon national and state standards required
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, teaching, planning and evaluation, and curriculum development required
- Demonstrated sills in consultation, training, group facilitation and process required
- Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging forms of technology into professional activities and public presentations required
- Demonstrated skill in proposal development and organization and budget management preferred
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required
- Demonstrated skill working with diverse populations required
Compensation: Current WCSSF 11-Month Salary Schedule – Grade M ($66,607-$99,979 FY)
Application Process and Timeline: Internal and external applicants must complete and submit an online application at http://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/default.aspx (Job ID #6422) by 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2016 in order to be considered.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Geothermal Design Challenge 2016 (N.E.E.D.)
FYI - If you have a good website to use for students building infographics, I would like to know about it.
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