MCTM Summer Conference - another way to have your registration paid for

Good Morning! Do you want to attend the 2016 MCTM annual conference for free?  We are looking for some volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks- helping in the bookstore, bringing water to speakers, counting participants in sessions....  If you volunteer for 4 hours, we will give you complimentary registration to the 2-day conference. If you are interested or have additional questions, please contact Rachel Kamischke atrkamischke@artsacad.net or Mary Kay Archer,at archerma@tcaps.net We hope that you are planning to join us at Traverse City Central High School this summer for the MCTM pre-conference institutes and annual conference July 26-28.  There are many wonderful sessions again this year- you can see descriptions of the institutes as well as a list of accepted sessions at www.mictm.org We hope to see you in July! Kevin Dykema MCTM Conference Co-Chair

Free Summer PD K-12 - Computer Science @ Michigan Tech

FREE computing workshop for K-12 teachers and administrators, including lodging, meals and mileage reimbursement, is being held at Michigan Tech from August 15-17, 2016. This will be offered by Michigan Tech's Department of Computer Science, with funding from Google. 

Details and to apply: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/ttoday/?issue=20160516#free-computer-science-workshop-for-teachers-this-summer.

Middle School Summer Math PD

Click on the link below for more information.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6xDOfkngjTWcFBhZkFvTzJCRk0/view?usp=sharing

Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Greetings, The 2016 MCTM Annual Conference tentative schedule is now available and can be found online atwww.mictm.org.  We have a wonderful selection of breakout sessions for you to choose from- it will be difficult to choose which ones to attend as there are so many wonderful choices. Come join us on Wednesday morning for the keynote address by Cathy Williams, who is the co-founder with Jo Boaler of youcubed.org.  Thursday afternoon, Dan Meyer, who blogs at blog.mrmeyer.comamong other things, will be delivering a keynote address. There are also outstanding pre-conference institutes- check them out at www.mictm.org! Register now!! I hope to see you in Traverse City July 26-28.! Kevin Dykema MCTM Annual Conference Chair kdykema@mattawanschools.org New Scholarship for Teachers Want to attend the MCTM Annual Conference and Institute this year in Traverse City to hear Dan Meyer, Cathy Williams, and many others but finances are an issue?  With cutbacks in school/district professional development monies, many more teachers are paying for PD opportunities from their own funds. The MCTM Scholarship Committee is excited to offer a new opportunity to MCTM members: $500 Teacher Conference Scholarships for the MCTM Annual Institute and Conference! Any teacher who is an MCTM member is eligible to apply for the scholarship (except for current MCTM Board Members).  Scholarship applications and guidelines can be found below.   Applications are due on May 20, 2016, with recipients notified byJune 10, 2016. Up to five $500 scholarships will be awarded. The application is made up of an information form as well as a brief, typed proposal (two pages maximum), a letter of support that describes your role in mathematics education (preferably from your current administrator), and confirmation that you are a current member.  Details are available at the link above. Applications are due no later than May 20, 2016, and are to be emailed with attachments to info@mictm.org. Questions about the scholarship?  Please contact Scholarship Selection Committee Chair, Christine Kincaid Dewey at dewey@wcskids.net. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Kathy Berry Coordinator of Research, Evaluation, & Assessment Monroe County Intermediate School District (MCISD) 1101 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48161-9047 734.242.5799 x 3070 (office) 734.242.1363 (fax) kathy.berry@monroeisd.us

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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Michigan Science Teachers Association
1390 Eisenhower Place
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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

 

2016 Michigan Tech Summer Teacher Institutes

FYI

Dear Teachers:
Please consider coming to a teacher institute at Michigan Tech this summer and earning 2 graduate credits. The institutes are all hands on and include lots of field trips. You'll meet teachers from all over Michigan, the Great Lakes region, and beyond. Please forward this email to other teachers at your school. Thanks!

2016 Michigan Tech Summer Teacher Institutes

June 20-24      ED5641 Global Change    

June 27-July 1  ED5601 Engaging Students in Authentic Science Research    

July 11-15       ED 5640 Designing a Sustainable Future    

 

Application deadline May 1, 2016. Complete teacher institute applications online.

Link to brochures and online registration  http://wupcenter.mtu.edu/summer_institutes.html

To register for Michigan Tech credits: MTU Cognitive & Learning Sciences will contact you with credit registration information (Tel: 906-487-2460)

For more information: Joan Chadde, Institute Coordinator (jchadde@mtu.edu or 906-487-3341)

 

Institute Descriptions

ED5641 Global Change Teacher Institute (for Grades 4-12 Teachers)

Date: M-F, June 20-24

This 5-day Institute will prepare you to engage your middle and high school students in a real-world study of the effects of global change on ecosystems, including the impacts of climatic change on forests--- elevated carbon dioxide and ozone levels, nitrogen saturation, acid rain, and invasive species. Teachers will participate in the MEECS Climate Change workshop and receive the MEECS Climate Change Unit. Cost: $400 includes five lunches, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials.

$700 includes 5 nights lodging & meals from Monday morning through Friday lunch, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials.

Link to register:   2016 Global Change Teacher Institute Application

 

ED5601   Engaging Students in Authentic Science Research Teacher Institute (for Gr. 4-12 Teachers)

Date:  M-F, June 27-July 1 -Teachers gain skills in designing original research, rather than merely conducting cookbook experiments. Teachers will learn research design methods and procedures, and participate in a variety of research field and lab studies. Cost: $400 includes five lunches, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials. $700 includes 5 nights lodging & meals from Monday morning through Friday lunch, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials.  

Link to register:   2016 Engaging Students in Science Research Application  

 

ED 5640  Designing a Sustainable Future Teacher Institute (for Grades 4-12 Teachers)

Date: M-F, July 11-15 - The institute will introduce teachers to the concept of sustainability and how it can be integrated into our economy, society and environment through examination of product life cycles, product recycling, repurposing materials, renewable energy sources, building design, site designs, and efficient transportation systems and vehicles. The institute will address the Next Generation Science Standards and be taught by a variety of Michigan Tech University faculty and graduate students, along with community and teacher experts. Cost: $400 includes five lunches, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials. $700 includes five nights lodging & meals from Monday morning through Friday lunch, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials.

Link to register:   2016 Designing a Sustainable Future Application

--   Joan Chadde Schumaker   Director, Center for Science & Environmental Outreach  Education Program Coordinator, Western U.P. Center for Science, Math & Environmental Education  School Team Mentor & Teacher Professional Learning Coordinator, Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative  115 Great Lakes Research Center  Michigan Technological University  1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931  Tel: 906-487-3341   Fax: 906-487-1029