During Year 3, participants will continue to focus on a research-based, student-focused model of instruction. Participants will learn ways to increase students' efficiency in mathematics in a manner that is consistent with their current levels of understanding. They will learn to recognize which student-generated strategies lay a foundation for work with larger numbers and learn […]

July 29 – August 2, 2019 Open to Students entering 1st-6th Grades Each day will be dedicated these fields of STEM: Archeology, Food Science, Robotics and Engineering, Paleontology, Poultry Science, and Soil Science. $175 Registration fee includes 3.5 hours of STEM Activities for 5 days. Registration Deadline: July 26. Choose either a Morning or Afternoon […]

Monday, July 29: ADI 101: Introduction to Argument-Driven Inquiry – 6 hrs – Location: OUR ESC, Harrison, AR This workshop is an introduction to the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model. Participants will first learn about the limitations of typical laboratory instruction and why ADI can help all middle school students develop the knowledge and skills they need […]

Participants will engage in a comprehensive research-based approach to mathematics instruction based on how students think about math. Story problems and number sentences will be analyzed to determine the mathematical demands and recognize student responses in terms of cognitive development. Participants will assess students’ thinking and design problems that will develop students’ understanding of the […]

Tuesday July 30: Grasping Phenomenal Science: Introduction (Pre-AP certification) – 6 hrs Location: NWAESC Need help with teaching the Arkansas K-12 Science Standards? Then this is the PD for you!  This introductory, hands-on, session is designed for any teacher or instructional leader who wants to know more about science instruction aligned with the AR K-12 […]

July 30th Click here to register Are you struggling to find time in the school day to teach science?  Are you interested in creating lessons that strategically combine literacy with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)?  Science and literacy are a natural combination that advances reading comprehension, constructing explanations, and writing claims supported by evidence. […]

August 1st Click here to register Come join us for this fun, interactive, and educational day and learn how to implement STEM activities into your own classroom, camps, or educational programs. This 6-hour workshop will feature STEM-related activities from Project Learning Tree and Project WILD that can be used as standalone activities or incorporated into […]

Thursday August 1: Grasping Phenomenal Science: Science Investigations (Pre-AP certification) – 6 hrs Location: NWAESC How can engaging in Science and Engineering Practices contribute to student success?  Participants will use strategies, tools, and resources to learn how to support students in planning and carrying out investigations.  This practice supports student success as measured through the […]

Dear Teachers and Informal Educators, This is an amazing opportunity to learn how to teach learners the value of our natural environment. It will be held at Helen Walton Early Childhood Center next to Crystal Bridges and the Amazeum. Tours of CB Monarch Waystation are included. Helen Walton is a fabulous new facility with butterfly […]