Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Fwd: Looking for grades 3-12 science teachers for this summer!

The Three-dimensional Science Performance Assessment project at the SMTC is looking for experienced and knowledgeable science teachers in grades 3-12 to work this summer on developing classroom-embedded science assessment tasks aligned to the Michigan Science Standards.
Audience: This program is designed for teachers of grades 3-12, who have a good deal of prior knowledge of NGSS or Michigan Science Standards.
Through this project, teachers will:
  • Apply their knowledge of NGSS/MSS to the development of cutting edge classroom-embedded performance assessments
  • Deepen their understanding of the NGSS/MSS and assessment development for student growth
  • Help ensure a strong match between three-dimensional instruction and formative and summative assessment
  • Attend 5 full days of professional learning and up to 20 hours of online professional learning
  • Receive $100/day stipend
  • Up to 75 SCECHs available pending approval
Click here for Flyer and Application. Application is due by June 17, 2016
Please pass this opportunity along especially to teacher leaders who may have worked to improve their expertise of science education through such work as NGSX, Modeling Workshop, NGSS or MSS curriculum development, or other excellent offerings.



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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Secondary Science Teachers- Summer PD

This PD is said to be an amazing experience.  It has been running on a grant for two years and this will be the final year and the grant.  Take advantage of it if you can.
 
Have a great day!
Laura