Professional Development

Tuesday, July 10: Strategically Using Tools in 7-12 Math Classrooms Fee $25; 6 hrs PD; 8:30-3:00pm; Lunch and materials provided. To register*, access this link<https://commerce.cashnet.com/UARKEDUC?itemcode=EDUC-CMASE&amount=25&memo=Tools> Mathematically proficient students are called to use appropriate tools strategically under the Standards for Mathematical Practice. “These tools might include pencil and paper, concrete models, a ruler, a protractor, a calculator, […]

Wednesday, July 11: Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS) for Grades 5-8 PreAP Certification Fee $15; 6 hrs PD; 8:30am-3:30pm; Location: CMASE To register, access ESCWorks<https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/>  ESC#345291 This course must be taken in addition to the two day middle school Grasping Phenomenal Science course (July 9-10). All 3 days of instruction are required to meet the requirements of […]

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The STEM Center at Henderson State University is excited to offer this professional development for teachers, librarians/media specialists, and facilitators looking for the next step beyond code.org.  This one day workshop will highlight Apple Swift Playgrounds, Scratch, and Pencil Code.  These three engaging and FREE resources takes beginning coders to the next level and allow […]

July 12:  Science Fair 101: Abstract Writing (grades 5-12) Registration Fee $10, 3 hrs PD; 12:00-3:00pm To register*, access this link<https://commerce.cashnet.com/UARKEDUC?itemcode=EDUC-CMASE&amount=10&memo=Abstracts> Writing an abstract to explain a science project can be daunting. Learn how to help your students write clear and concise statements within a 250 word limit! A non-required, followup day will be held in […]

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July 13:  Science Fair 101: Data Collection and Analysis (grades 5-12) Registration Fee $10, 3 hrs PD; 8:30-11:30am To register*, access this link<https://commerce.cashnet.com/UARKEDUC?itemcode=EDUC-CMASE&amount=10&memo=DataCollect> Finding a topic for a science fair project is tough! Join this session to learn how to guide students into research of their own interest and how to collect/analyze data. A non-required, followup […]

July 13:  Science Fair 101: Displays (and Safety) (grades 5-12) Registration Fee $10, 3 hrs PD; 12:00-3:00pm To register*, access this link<https://commerce.cashnet.com/UARKEDUC?itemcode=EDUC-CMASE&amount=10&memo=SafeDisplays> The display’s the thing! Review examples of display boards, learn how best to exhibit data and explore science safety and display regulations. A non-required, followup day will be held in late September for those […]

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Thursday, July 19: Defining and Developing Number Sense in 7-12 Math Classrooms Fee: $25; 6 hrs PD; 8:30-3:00pm; Lunch and materials provided To register*, access this link<https://commerce.cashnet.com/UARKEDUC?itemcode=EDUC-CMASE&amount=25&memo=NumberSense> Frustrated by the lack of number sense in your students? Do your students seem to either reach for a calculator or just shrug and say, ‘I don’t know,’ when […]

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Want to incorporate STEM into your science curriculum and inspire your students? In this workshop, you will learn how to engage your students in STEM lessons in grades 3,4, and 5 that align with the Next Generation Science Standards. You will also learn how to use Google’s Science Journal app and transform your technology device […]

Title: Teaching STEM with Google’s Science Journal Date:  July 24, 2018 Time:  8:30-3:30 (lunch on your own) Grade Levels: 3,4,5 Location: Behind the Jane Ross House, #24 on map, The STEM Center at HSU/Reddie MakerSpace<http://www.hsu.edu/interactivemap/index.html>, 1049 Henderson St. To Register, click on the following link: ESC Event # 352206<https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=352206> Want to incorporate STEM into your science curriculum and […]

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K-4 GLOBE Fee $50; 6 hrs PD; 8:30-3:00pm; Lunch and materials provided. To register*, access this link<https://commerce.cashnet.com/UARKEDUC?itemcode=EDUC-CMASE&amount=50&memo=GlobeK4> Explore water, soil, clouds, seasons and Earth systems – NASA GLOBE’s 5 investigation areas – with fun, low cost observation and hands-on engagement. Tied to classroom learning activities complementing NGSS-correlated science content covered in five storybooks, K-4 GLOBE is […]

Monday, July 30: Algebra Tiles (grades 6-11) Fee: $10; 3 hrs PD, 12:30-3:30pm To register*, access this link<https://commerce.cashnet.com/UARKEDUC?itemcode=EDUC-CMASE&amount=10&memo=AlgebraTiles> Solving multi-step equations and factoring are two topics that students tend to struggle with in math. Students are in need of a concrete model that introduces these concepts. This PD will utilize Algebra Tiles to solve multi-step equations, […]

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