Professional Development

Learn how to use Illustrative Mathematics and Open Up tasks to enhance what you are doing in your junior high or high school math classroom. Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. This workshop will demonstrate how to focus on the learning goal, support students while they work through meaningful tasks, planning with the 5 […]

June 4th & 5th Click here to register This is a two day workshop that explores rock types, fossils, structures, and weathering processes in the Arkansas River Valley.  On the first day, we travel to Mt. Nebo State Park and conclude in the afternoon with a visit Petit Jean State Park. The second day includes […]

Wednesday/Thursday, June 5-6: ADI 102: An Extended Introduction to Argument-Driven Inquiry in the High School Physical Science & Chemistry Classrooms – 12 hrs                                             This workshop is an extended introduction to the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model. After attending ADI 101, participants will now have a chance to participate in a second ADI lab investigation that […]

Wednesday, June 5: ADI 101: Introduction to Argument-Driven Inquiry in the High School Physical Science & Chemistry Classrooms – 6 hrs       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 high school students develop the knowledge and […]

Wednesday, June 5 - Friday, June 7th, 8:30 - 3:30 daily - UALR EIT Open to middle and high school computer science  (or related) teachers. This is part of an NSF grant and will require teachers to give feedback on the course and implementation. There will be a stipend paid for participation. More information can […]

Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14 Open to High School Students grades 9-12, and teachers of Computer Science. Teachers will receive 15 hours of professional development credit. Cost is $175 per student or $50 per teacher. More information can be found here.

Monday, June 10: Engineering is Elementary (EiE) for Pre K and Kindergarten Educators - 6 hrs Wee Engineering (ages 3-5) and EiE for Kindergarten: Hands-on engineering challenges young children to see themselves as problem solvers. They learn that there’s more than one way to solve a problem, and that it’s okay to fail and try […]

Cross-curriculum STEM Teaching in the Classroom (grades 6 -12) – Grant funded project with participant stipend of  $500. For Science, Social Studies, and Media Specialist. LOC Information and Registration Program faculty will develop a customized professional development (PD) course that will use Library of Congress’s digital primary sources as a portal to cross-curriculum teaching in the 6-12 […]

Program faculty will develop a customized professional development (PD) course that will use Library of Congress’s digital primary sources as a portal to cross-curriculum teaching in the 6-12 classroom. 2019 is the Bicentennial of Thomas Nuttall’s Journey across Arkansas and into Oklahoma where he documented in great detail the Native Americans he encountered, the flora […]

An overview of how to use the most common features of Vex Coding Studio and Vex V5 systems in both the classroom and in competition.  - Setting up the motors and sensors in Vex C++ - Using a V5 Controller - Accessing and using the competition templates - Using logic expressions in code - Standard […]

High School Teachers will spend 5 days in the summer (June 10-14, 2019) There is also an opportunity for teachers to bring their students on a CAW field trip in the 2019-20 school year. Teachers will spend two and half days at Central Arkansas Water facilities, including the Lake Maumelle watershed and the CAW Water […]

Join this fast paced day exploring seven (free to download) storybooks and accompanying lessons dealing with Clouds, Soil, Water, Weather, Seasons, and much, much more. Registration fee covers break snacks, lunch, materials and lessons. Registration Fee: $50                                                                                              Register: http://bit.ly/2DTiJrR

The 2-day conference features 2 keynote presentations and more than 80 sessions daily for educators, administrators, instructional coaches, and technology specialists to choose from. Come for 1 day or 2, and no matter the device, grade, subject, or skill level, every attendee will experience relevant learning.

Building mechanisms geared towards the 2019-20 Game. During this training you will explore different drive train options, lifting mechanisms and other possible build solutions will be explored. Coaches will need to bring their own V5 system, and other building parts. We will be more specific on what you need to bring after the 2019-20 game […]

Thursday, June 13, The Harmony of Music and Math – 6hrs Fusing the teaching of the elements of music with elementary math skills by using series of strategies aligned to both the music and math academic standards, with the elements of music as the frame for the day. For example, the element of musical form […]

Join this day for explore the Biosphere including data collection in Biometry and Land Cover Classification. Registration Fee: $50                                                                                              Register: http://bit.ly/2J3XVC1

Elementary workshops for teachers of grades 3-5 are offered as two options: math/science integration and English/social studies integration.   Summer PD:   Elem. and Sec. Laying the Foundation math and English and PAP Science The cost for each workshop is $500.00 for teachers at AR AIMS partners and $600.00 for teachers at non AR AIMS […]

Join this day for explore the Earth as a System and Data Analysis Registration Fee: $50                                                                                              Register: http://bit.ly/2ZZwaQv

Summer PD:   Elem. and Sec. Laying the Foundation math and English and PAP Science The cost for each workshop is $500.00 for teachers at AR AIMS partners and $600.00 for teachers at non AR AIMS schools. Arkansas AIMS has been providing quality professional development to teachers for ten years.  The summer of 2019 offers […]

Join this hands-on day to explore Alkalinity, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Freshwater Macroinvertebrates, Mosquitoes, Nitrates, Water Temperature, and Water Transparency. Registration Fee: $50                                                                                              Register: http://bit.ly/2DTRzB0

Everything you ever needed to know about the TI-84 graphing calculator. Something new for everyone including special function keys, APPs, and programs. Registration Fee: $15 Register: http://bit.ly/2LqX7sU

How to use Illustrative Mathematics and Open Up tasks to enhance what you are doing in your junior high or high school math classroom. Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. This workshop will demonstrate how to focus on the learning goal, support students while they work through meaningful tasks, planning with the 5 practices, […]

Subjects offered: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Language and AP Calculus   Summer PD:   Elem. and Sec. Laying the Foundation math and English and PAP Science The cost for each workshop is $500.00 for teachers at AR AIMS partners and $600.00 for teachers at non AR AIMS schools. Arkansas AIMS has been providing quality […]

Monday/Tuesday, June 24-25: ADI 102: An Extended Introduction to Argument-Driven Inquiry in the High School Biology Classroom – 12 hrs This workshop is an extended introduction to the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model. After attending ADI 101, participants will now have a chance to participate in a second ADI lab investigation that focuses on a […]

Monday, June 24: ADI 101: Introduction to Argument-Driven Inquiry in High School Biology – 6 hrs 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 high school students develop the knowledge and skills they need to be […]

Summer PD:   Elem. and Sec. Laying the Foundation math and English and PAP Science The cost for each workshop is $500.00 for teachers at AR AIMS partners and $600.00 for teachers at non AR AIMS schools. Arkansas AIMS has been providing quality professional development to teachers for ten years.  The summer of 2019 offers […]

Elementary / Middle School Teachers will spend 4 days in the summer (June 25-28, 2019) There is also an opportunity for teachers to bring their students on a CAW field trip in the 2019-20 school year. Teachers will spend two and half days at Central Arkansas Water facilities, including the Lake Maumelle watershed and the […]

Now that you have had some time to experience OUR’s IM curriculum with students and you have seen how it has engaged and empowered them as mathematicians, you may want to take a deeper look at what this curriculum offers or how you can be more efficient in your use of it! Continue your efforts […]

Wednesday June 26: 3D Printing in Education: Operation, Troubleshooting, and Lesson Planning – 6 hrs This session will be an introduction to 3D printing in the classroom. We’ll cover how to operate and troubleshoot your new printer and go over 3D printing lesson plans from the PrintLab Portal! Please bring a Windows or Mac laptop […]

Thursday June 27: 3D Printing Check-In: Tips, Tricks, and Lesson Plans – 6 hrs This workshop will focus on taking the next step with your 3D printer. We'll answer questions, go over advanced tips, and cover anything and everything that can be troublesome with 3D printing in the classroom. After we get go through troubleshooting […]

Learn from a highly qualified ISTE and Google certified educator, Dr. Trumble. Come learn how to enhance your classroom practice using G-Suite for Education. Learn about the Google tools that encourage communication, collaboration, and curation. Find out about all the hidden options, special features, and connection tools in G-Suite. Each session is customized for you […]

For 7th- 12th grade teachers. Thursday and Friday, June 27-28, from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, 12 Hours Location: Center for Math and Science Education, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Registration Fee: $30, Payment link: http://bit.ly/2VgGPYi Learn how to use Illustrative Mathematics and Open Up tasks to enhance what you are doing in your Jr. high or high […]