Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment May 2015

From the Desk of Mida Milligan, Ed.D, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Calling all GISD teachers! Have you signed up for summer training yet? Summer is the best time for classroom teachers to focus on their own learning, with no papers to grade, no lessons to plan and no parent conferences or meetings to attend. Take advantage of the plethora of offerings from multiple departments this summer to hone your skills and add new ones to your instructional practice.

The C&I department is excited to host SNL training (Schoolnet Learning) with both face-to-face classes and an online course. This is the first ever online staff development offered to GISD teachers, and we are eager to roll it out and get your feedback, if you choose to take the online course. Please note that some teachers in secondary science, math and social studies who will be getting new resources are encouraged to attend specific face-to-face sessions (see below) in order to receive training on new materials.

Math, Science, Social Studies Resource SNL Sessions: July 27, July 28, or July 29

August 10, August 11, or August 12

To access the catalog for dates for SNL training and all that will be offered this summer, go to https://gisdprofessionallearning2015.sched.org/ to check out the listings and get signed up. Remember that SNL counts for the Learn One, Earn Two that gives teachers a day at the campus during the week of August staff development and a day off on January 4, 2016.

The Student-Centered Learning Tour is coming to your campus! To help prepare teachers for the format of the new curriculum, campus principals, the C&I department and the PD department are partnering to provide a student-centered mini-lesson experience at each building through the month of May. Our goal is to build a common vocabulary and understanding of what student-centered instruction looks like and feels like by providing an opportunity for teachers to participate in a short sample lesson. Be sure to attend the training at your building; you can check with your principal for your campus date. It’s fun and engaging; you won’t want to miss it!

As we work through the last 6 weeks and make our way to the end of the 2014-15 school year, take some time to recognize the growth your students have made and your role in their progress. Celebrate their accomplishments and yours! What you do in your classroom every day can make a difference in your students’ lives; the goals you motivate and encourage them to reach make both you and your students winners.

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tough problem is not in identifying winners: it is in making winners out of ordinary

people.

~K. Patricia Cross

 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment May 2015

#gisdSTEAM

Where will you be May 16th?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyUbMsgpErc

The May 16th STEAMposium is an interactive fun day for all students, staff and their families! While challenges are occurring in the arena area, the conference area will be buzzing with: Perot shows, hands-on booths, 3D printing and coding demonstrations, music and movement, maker corner, scientist corner, face painting, balloon animals, a caricature artist, and a green screen photo booth! Please note, that food concessions, some activities, and t-shirts will be made available for sale.

During the event, points will be given to the winning engineering and maker creator designs, as well as the overall T-shirt design. The STEAMly Cup will be awarded during the award ceremony to the area that garners the most overall points.

The current STEAMly Cup point breakdown:

There is still time to register Maker Creator submissions for showcase at the annual GISD STEAMposium: http://bit.ly/gisdMakerCreator

Showcase Set Up 8am - 10amShowcases 10am - 6pm

* Vex Robotics* Maker Creator

Maker CreatorShowcase10am - 6pm

Keynote Speaker:Dr. Cindy Moss

Science Corner10:30am - 11:30am12:00pm - 1:00pm1:30pm - 2:30pm3:00pm - 4:00pm

Music & Movement10:00am - 11:00am12:00pm - 1:00pm3:00pm - 4:00pm

Green ScreenPhotobooth

Maker CornerCoding Corner

Science Fair & Engineering Designs on Display - 10:00am - 6:00pm

Science corner, green screen room, music and movement room, and the keynote speaker

SPONSORED BY

SCHEDULE OF CHALLENGES - A R E N A

SCHEDULE OF CONFERENCE CENTER EVENTS

AWARDS CEREMONYChallenges & Showcase awards

6pm - 8pmWHO WILL WIN THE STEAMly CUP?

Tower Challenge (PreK - 2nd) 10am - 11am

Bridge Challenge (3rd & 4th) 12pm - 2pm

Eggstreme Challenge (5th) 12pm - 2pm

Roller Coaster Challenge (6th-8th) 3pm - 5pm

Catapult Challenge (9th - 12th) 3pm - 5pmPoints awarded to winning designs

LIVE TWEET!using #gisdSTEAM

Saturday, May 16, 2015CURTIS CULWELL CENTER

4999 Naaman Forest BlvdGarland, TX 75040

Demonstrations11am - 12pm, 2pm - 3pm

EV NAUTILIUS LIVE SCIENTISTTELECAST at 1:30

Perot Museum Showcase:SUPER HERO SCIENCEThis interactive program explores topicssuch as energy, forces and motion, smartmaterials, magnetism, levitation andproperties of light.

11:00am - 11:45pm2:00pm - 2:45pm5:00pm - 5:45pm

3D Printing Interactive Booths Door Prizes Face Painting Caricature Artist Bal loon Animals Concessions

COUPONS$1 = 1 coupon

t-shirts = 10caricature = 5face painting = 2balloon art = 1

Discovery Education’s Director of Global STEM Initiatives Dr. Cindy Moss – knownas the STEMboss – will also educateattendees during a keynote speech at 6 p.m. Participants will be exposed to data about the STEM pipeline in Texas andopportunities for students and adultsentering the workforce.

AVID CampusesBullock, Caldwell, Centerville,Club Hill, Daugherty, Davis, Golden Meadows, Handley,

Montclair, Toler, Weaver, SHMS, GHS

Hillside, Kimberlin, Walnut Glen,Williams, Roach, Beaver, Watson, Davis, Vial, Shugart, Northlake, Spring Creek, Dorsey, Keeley, Pearson, Steadham,

Abbett, Armstrong, Sewell

FYIH.S. and M.S. Fine Arts teachers will train together on 8-19. A complete summer learning schedule coming soon!

Intervention Campuses

Library, CTE,PE

August

Week2015

In-Service

Level 8-17 8-18 8-19 8-20 8-21

Teachers who do not attend

during the summerwill attend SNL on their designated in-service day.

Exceptions: CTE, Fine Arts, Librarians, PE, &

Intervention Campuses will attend training on their designated in-service days.in-service days.

(See chart below)

(See chart below)

Attend SNL: Schoolnet Learning training in personor online

between 6/9/15 &8/12/15

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For all events, access the e-catalog at:

bit.ly/GISDSummerLearning2015

SUMMER CAMPS

Mod Design: Learn Java®

with Minecraft®

Camp

FEATURING:

LEARN TO CREATE

“AWESOME” THIS SUMMER!

3D Game Design Camp

Learn more about our camps & partner schools at:YouthDigitalCamps.com

Questions, registration details & other information:Contact: Barbara Smith • barbara.smith@region10.org • 972.348.1440

Garland ISD and Region 10 offer Youth Digital Camps with:

Top-Notch Teachers:

• Knowledgeable & Enthusiastic

• Professionals in Their Field

• Engaging & Personable

High Quality Curriculum:

• Polished, Up-to-Date Material

• Project Oriented

• Engaging & Effective Learning

Engaged Students:

• Projects from Start to Finish

• Real Technology Tools & Software

• Amazing Final Projects

We Create CreatorsYouth Digital teaches kids how

to create with technology so

they can learn to code, design,

illustrate, animate, program

and develop. We are a leading

tech-education company that

empowers kids by teaching

them the essential technology

skills that they’ll need to be

successful in the digital world.

Summer Camps Include:

May 11

RegistrationOpens:

Mod Design: Learn Java®

with Minecraft®

Modify the Java code for Minecraft®, designing

graphics & creating 3D items and characters!

For students 8 to 14 years old

June 15 -188:00AM-3:00PM

3D Game DesignLearn the fundamentals

of game design and scripting while creating your

own professional-looking video game.

For students 10 to 14 years old

June 22-258:00AM-3:00PM

Where:Daugherty Elementary

500 W Miller Rd.Garland TX 75041

Cost:$400 per course

Register:See the Quick Link menu at:

www.region10.org

SEMESTER ASSESSMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Curriculum and Instruction department providessemester assessments for core content courses.The data from our assessments helps informdecisions about district curriculum and provides datafor summer school.

Please NOTE: C&I semester assessments can begiven any time during the last two weeks of school(in conjunction with campus/department schedules andadministrator approval).

Attention Secondary Educators:  This will allow youto also administer department­created questions percampus/department/administrator approval.

Digital Learning DayGarland ISD campuses celebratedDigital Learning Day in March withmany exciting activities! DigitalLearning Day highlights how greatteaching, combined with effectivetechnology are positively impactingstudent learning. Digital Learning Dayis not about technology. Rather, it isabout learning! The campuses below really wentabove and beyond in making this ameaningful learning opportunity forstudents, parents, and teachers.•

Caldwell CC at VialCouch Kimberlin AcademyPark Crest Steadham Stephens Watson MST

In a world

ruled by iPads,

there is one

conference

that will unite

them all.

Are you an iPad hero in

your classroom?

Share at iCon.

iConiConAugust 6thAugust 6th

Register Today

Front Panel

InterventionDepartment

Check with an iTeammember at your campus.The interventiondepartment partneredwith RAAD to create aday for your iTeams tolearn more about MAPreports. They areequipped with theknowledge to help youdive deep into your MAPreports and plan lessonsbased o the data.

5th and 8th grade STAAR Reading Re-test is on May 12th

Wondering what to dowith MAP data?

NWEA MAP - End of Year Spring Assessment May 1st - May 29th ¡

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Achieve 3000 LevelSet Post Assessment starts on May 12th

Back Panel

Contact Us

Denise Campbell, IST at

Caldwell, is focused on

interpreting MAP data during

April's iTeam update.

If your campus needs more training

on understanding and using

MAP datafor intervention & instruction

please contact Carra King.

Year in ReviewThe Intervention Department has had a

productive year supporting small groupinstruction at all levels in math and reading.

We appreciate the efforts teachers havemade to learn and embrace data-driven

instruction to close learning gaps andhelp students accelerate learning.

We look forward to providingsummer learning opporutnities so

we can hit the ground runningin August.

Enjoy your summer,

Carra King

Director of InterventionCarra Kingcrking@garlandisd.net972-487-3267

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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

APPLICATION: Due May 22, 2015

The Texas Center for Inquiry offers three different institutes to meet the specific needs of professional developers, science supervisors, teacher leaders and teachers.

Travel, Lodging, Meals and Registration FeeParticipants’, districts or projects are responsible for 100% of all travel costs, lodging, meals and

registration fee.

Introduction to Inquiry:By Request. To schedule, contact cbarthelemy@fwmsh.org

Teaching Science: ElementaryJune 15-18, 2015 – $300.00

Professional Development Design: ElementaryJune 19, 2015 – $50.00

Teaching Science: Secondary June 22-25, 2015 – $300.00

Professional Development Design: SecondaryJune 26, 2015 – $50.00

District Name: ________________________________________School Name: ____________________________________________

Participant Name: _____________________________________Title: __________________________Grade: ____________________

Work Address: _________________________________________City: ______________________State: __________Zip: ___________

Work Telephone: _______________________________________ FAX: ___________________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail form, including payment or purchase order to: Cathy Barthelemy –Texas Center for InquiryFort Worth Museum of Science and History 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Phone: (817) 255-9416 or Fax: (817) 255-9519 or E-mail: cbarthelemy@fwmsh.org

Download application from our Web site: fortworthmuseum.org

After receipt of application, you will be contacted by the Texas Center for Inquiry staff.

Generous support for the Texas Center for Inquiry has been provided by:

1600 Gendy Street ● Fort Worth, Texas 76107 ● 817-255-9300 ● fortworthmuseum.org

Introduction to Inquiry: Professional Development DesignBy Request

Teaching Science through Inquiry: Elementary

June 15-18, 2015

Professional Development Design: Elementary

June 19, 2015

Teaching Science through Inquiry:Secondary

June 22-25, 2015

Professional Development Design: Secondary

June 26, 2015

The Texas Center for Inquiry provides science educators

in-depth experiences in science inquiry through

institutes, workshops, forums and follow-up coaching.

The Center was formed through collaborations between

the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, The

Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas, and

the Exploratorium in San Francisco in 2001. The Center’s

mission is to help professional developers and teacher

leaders incorporate science inquiry into their science

curricula in ways consistent with the visions outlined in

the National Science Education Standards and the Texas

Essential Knowledge and Skills. The Center seeks to

create a network of people and institutions by providing

leadership in inquiry through inquiry. Center programs

are designed to enable individuals, schools and districts

to increase their capacity for providing quality science

instruction within the context of district-wide reform

efforts. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History,

Exxon Mobil Foundation, private corporations, and

charitable foundations support the Texas Center for

Center.

The Texas Center for Inquiry offers three different

institutes to professional developers, Science

supervisors, teacher leaders and teachers to meet their

specific needs. Each institute focuses on pedagogy,

strategies and implementation.

Introduction to Inquiry: Professional Development Design $350.00

This institute will be held by request only with a minimum of 15 participants. Dates for the institute will be determined on availability and a

mutually agreeable date between the Museum and the contracting institutions.

This five-day workshop provides participants with experiences and materials that will support their design and

delivery of experiences in professional development settings for novice as well as veteran teachers. This institute is

designed for teams of educators who play lead roles in professional development, who hold full-time district level

positions, and whose primary responsibility is in designing, overseeing, or providing staff development, including

lead and mentor teachers, science specialists, curriculum coordinators and administrators.

This workshop explores questions that are fundamental to developing inquiry experiences including:

• An exploration of the differences in hands-on approaches to learning

• A variety of activities that examine process skills that serves as building blocks for inquiry

• An exploration of the nature of questions and questioning and how they support inquiry investigations

• First-hand experience with inquiry and small group investigations exploring the relationship between process skills and

conceptual understanding

• An examination of and reflection into the anatomy, structure, and facilitation of the inquiry experience and relationships

to the professional development design process

• Introduction to the Texas Center for Inquiry collegial alumni network

This four-day workshop immerses classroom educators in the processes, pedagogies and implementation

strategies that will enhance professional practice and build educators’ understanding of how inquiry-

based instruction benefits student learning. While inquiry-based teaching is central to the Texas Essential

Knowledge and Skills, many classroom educators hesitate to teach science through inquiry because they did

not learn this approach as students or during their college preparation to become an educator.

The workshop activities, designed for middle/high school classroom educators, include:

• An exploration of the range of classroom science instructional strategies and process skills

• Questioning strategies that support inquiry-based instruction

• Apersonal inquiry investigation

• Characteristics of inquiry investigations

Participants will leave the workshop with specific tools and strategies to implement three different classroom

investigations in life, earth and physical science.

This four-day workshop immerses classroom educators in the processes, pedagogies and implementation

strategies that will enhance professional practice and build educators’ understanding of how inquiry-

based instruction benefits student learning. While inquiry-based teaching is central to the Texas Essential

Knowledge and Skills, many classroom educators hesitate to teach science through inquiry because they did

not learn this approach as students or during their college preparation to become an educator.

The workshop activities, designed for elementary educators, include:

• An exploration of the range of classroom science instructional strategies and process skills

• Questioning strategies that support inquiry-based instruction

• A personal inquiry investigation

• Characteristics of inquiry investigations

Participants will leave the workshop with specific tools and strategies to implement three different classroom

investigations in life, earth and physical science.

Participants must be enrolled in Teaching Science through

Inquiry Elementary or Secondary Institutes to be eligible for

this additional day.

Who: For District Level Professional Developers,

Science Specialists, teacher leaders, curriculum

coordinators and administrators attending Teaching

Science through Inquiry Elementary or Secondary

Institutes. This day is set aside to provide examination

of and reflection into the anatomy, structure and

facilitation of the inquiry experience. Facilitation

materials for the pedagogy and practice pieces of the

Inquiry Institute will be provided.

Teaching Science through Inquiry: Secondary - $300.00

Teaching Science through Inquiry: Elementary - $300.00

Professional Development Design - $50.00

ACADEMY

CENTURY21 st LEARNING

I N T E G R AT I N G S T E M I N TO T H E C L A S S R O O M

1600 Gendy Street • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 • 817.255.9300fortworthmuseum.org

21st Century Learning Showcase:July 31, 2015 • 3 – 4 pm

Teams will present their camp project to family and friends and discuss what their experiences during the camp.

Educator’s Academy: July 27-31, 2015 • 8:30 am – 4:30 pmLimit 24 educators

Educators will participate in classroom instruction all day on Monday and Tuesday, in the morning Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and all day Friday educators will participate in the KIDS Camp. Educators will work with small groups of students to implement STEM strategies similar to what they would experience in their own classroom.

STEM Camp for Kids:July 29 & 30, 2015 • 1 pm – 4 pmJuly 31, 2015 • 9 am – 3 pm Limit 50 students, entering grade 3-8

Each team of students will work with two educators to choose a scenario to work with over the course of the camp. The scenarios will be divided into three categories:

1) meet a need2) solve a problem3) create a product

STEM content and practice will be modeled throughout the week and each team will use the engineering design process to complete their project. Teams will be responsible for presentation of their work throughout the week.

The 21st Century Learning Academy will provide educators with in-depth experiences on integrating STEM education into their classroom. The pedagogy, practices and implementation strategies taught will enhance professional practice and help build educators’ understanding of how STEM based instruction can benefit student learning.

For additional information:

Cathy Barthelemy

cbarthelemy@fwmsh.org

817.255.9416

Program Sponsors

Additional program support provided by:

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Classroom accommodation:

The teacher provides the student with a specific supplemental

aid (e.g., chart, table, graph, checklist, map, timeline, etc.)

applicable to the question being posed, the assignment, or

the task.

Embedded STAAR A Accommodation:

Pop-ups and Exhibit Window: Use of generic and question-

specific graphic organizers and checklists.

Freebies that can help! “Math Law” Charts (example)

https://suzanneshares.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/math

-laws-w21-to-w241.pdf

Free downloadable graphic organizers! www.student handouts.com

Blank timeline templates! http://squareheadteachers.com/2013/08/14/blank-

timeline-printables/

Kurzweil 3000 From the desktop computer - http://bit.ly/Kurzweil300

From the website – www.fireflybykurzweil.com

From an iPad (free Firefly app) – http://bit.ly/fireflyAPP

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It’s All About Engagement!It’s All About Engagement!It’s All About Engagement!

Workshop Highlights

Coming Soon…Kagan Structures for Cooperative

Learning & Active Engagement Day 1Garland, TX • May 9, 2015

For K–12 Educators

WS #19898

Teachers Rave!

H Pump up the fun, friendships, and desire for learning with Classbuilding and Teambuilding

H Experience why group work simply doesn’t work for everyone, and why Kagan Structures do

H Save valuable time and energy with easy-to-use structures that make lesson planning a snap

H Keep students on task and effectively manage disruptions with engaging structures

H Master the different types of pairs and teams, how to form them, and when to use them

H Provide students the will to work together and the skills to do so successfully

H Take away hot management tips that will make managing your cooperative class a snap

H Fully understand and implement basic principles that spell success for your students

H Create an environment where all students are accountable for complete engagement, everyday

“We learned many different structures for active engagement and classroom discipline—how to help kids stay on track by stimulating their young minds and molding them into successful and productive members of society.”—Katie Canar, 4th Grade Teacher

“This is the best workshop I’ve ever been to. The practical application is overwhelming, and I love using it. It made my wallflowers bloom and my discipline problems flee.”—Kathy Pickell, ESE Teacher

Location Naaman Forest High School

4843 Naaman Forest BlvdGarland, TX 75040

TimeRegister in ORACLE

8:00 am Check-in8:30 am–3:45 pm Workshop

The schoolyear isalmostover...

TNT would like tocelebrate the end ofyour first year, join us

When:Thursday, May 7th 5 pm-8 pm.

Shenaniganz1290 E. I-30

Rockwall, TX 75087

Dear Beginning Teacher & Mentors,

Thank you for a fantastic school year. I know there were times when

you didn’t think you’d quite make it. There may have been days when

you wanted to give up, but we are sure happy you decided to stay.

Teaching is probably the most challenging, but yet rewarding career in

our midst. I applaud you for staying the course, and continuing to

make the lives of the students of GISD brighter!

You are appreciated, you are valuable, and you hold the future in

your hands. Thank you for choosing to be a teacher in GISD.

All the best,

Kishawna Wiggins, Ed.D.

Mentoring & Induction Specialist

Region 10 Region 10 Education Education Service CenterService Center

Google is so much more than a search. This workshop is designed especially for social studies teachers. All K-12 social studies teachers will find this workshop beneficial to their classroom instruction. Please bring your laptop and learn by doing.

If you have any questions about this workshop contact Ben Reed (ben.reed@region10.org)

@region10socstud

Region 10 ESC - Social Studies

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOCIAL STUDIES AROUND GARLAND ISD

May 2015

Students are….. Students are…..

Students are…..

learning about landforms in Kindergarten.

Beaver Technology Center

voting for “President” in First Grade.

Beaver Technology Center

Students are…..

discovering the reasons for the Civil War.

Beaver Technology Center

reviewing content for the EOC test.

North Garland High School

In Addition… High level instruction continues to take place as teachers are preparing students for the EOC and AP exams.

And… Innovative and hard-working teachers are creating student-centered social studies curriculum for K-12.

CALLING ALL SCIENCE TEACHERS! JOIN A NETWORK OF TALENTED PEERS AND ENJOY FREE OPPORTUNIES TO BENEFIT

YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS!

Join a dynamic partnership and network of some of the most talented and well-supported science teachers throughout the state. The UT Dallas Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching (UTD TRC), part of the network of Texas Regional Collaboratives (http://thetrc.org), is seeking new members to join our popular professional development community. Benefits for full members include classroom materials to implement program activities, opportunities for stipends, assistance with graduate tuition, conference attendance, and much more!

Our focus areas for the 2015–2016 grant year are life sciences and Earth and space sciences, especially for middle grade levels and high school biology. However, program content is designed to serve all science teachers including those in elementary.

“I was taught the way I want to teach my students. I was encouraged to explore and take my learning as far as my interest.” “I got excited about physics which I sure never expected!” “This is absolutely the best professional development I have ever had!”-Past program participants

The UTD TRC brings together area science teachers and UT Dallas STEM and STEM education faculty in a wide variety of professional development opportunities designed to meet the needs of science teachers at all levels. At the heart the Collaboratives is a philosophy that building partnerships to provide sustained, high-quality professional development, networking opportunities, and recognition of teachers as professionals and leaders is the way to support the incredibly important work that science teachers do. From field trips, to conferences, to relevant curricular strategies, participants have opportunities to grow and share their expertise as professionals.

What Will it Cost Me? The only cost to teachers to join us is time. (Full members will also be expected to provide STAAR data for tested science subjects/grade levels where applicable.) The UT Dallas Collaborative is run by faculty from our Department of Science/Mathematics Education and Teacher Development Center. Working with teachers, K–12, is our business. We know that time is one of the most precious resources of busy teachers. In return for an investment of teacher time, the UTD TRC provides as many benefits to our members as we can. Some of these include:

• Registration for the annual Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching(CAST) and the Metroplex Mini-CAST meeting. Selected members with a demonstratedcommitment to the program will have the opportunity to attend the Summer 2016Collaborative Annual Meeting in Austin.

• Graduate tuition assistance for select classes in the Masters of Arts in Teaching Program. (Auditing support is also available, space permitting, for members who already hold Master’s degrees or don’t wish to take formal course work.)

• Free (relevant) materials, technology, and resources for use in your classroom!

• Opportunities to earn a $200 stipend by sharing what you learn, or your own expertise,

with others. (Stipends double for 8th grade science teachers at Immersion Schools who commit to sharing what they learn with their 8th grade team members for 24 documented contact hours!)

In order to provide these benefits, full members (STMs) must agree to 100 total contact hours over a 15-month period. There is a Mandatory Summer Institute from July 13th – 24th for 60 contact hours feature WestEd’s Genes and Traits. Alternatives are available for summer conflicts. The remainder of the commitment can be met through Saturday sessions, graduate classes (for credit, or as an auditor), special summer, evening, and weekend meetings, as well as special opportunities such as conferences. Not sure you can commit to the full program? Cadre members (CMs) receive some benefits of membership with only 12 contact hours! Immersion schools involve at least one 8th grade STM participant and a commitment for the entire 8th grade science team to receive 24 documented contact hours. These hours may be completed during regular team meetings where mentoring takes place or UTD TRC training or materials are discussed or at other times convenient to the team and school. Immersion hours may also be earned directly through the UTD TRC. The UTD TRC is committed to making the experience of participation as fulfilling and practical for our members as possible. Don’t let having to miss a required session keep you from applying. While attendance is important (and minimum requirements must be met by all members) we also understand that teachers have other responsibilities. We’re happy to work with individual members on reasonable accommodations. Immersion schools have one guaranteed team member acceptance. All other applications must be received by May 15, 2015 for first consideration. Space is limited. Collaborative summer sessions start with Orientation on the evening of June 3th.

For Questions Contact:

Barbara Curry (barbc@utdallas.edu)

Senior Lecturer and Graduate Advisor Department of Science/Mathematics Education

or Mary L. Urquhart, Ph.D. (urquhart@utdallas.edu), Project Director

Associate Professor and Head, Department of Science/Mathematics Education Co-Director, UTeach Dallas University of Texas at Dallas

800 West Campbell Road Richardson, TX 75080

 

 

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment May 2015

 

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” – Mark Van Doren

@gisdcia