Professional Development

Mathematics at Work™ offers a comprehensive Professional Learning Communities at Work® approach to achieving mathematics success in K–12 classrooms.  Design and delivery process in a Mathmatics at Work® •  Explore tools, protocols, and mathematical tasks to grow a deeper understanding of how intentional lesson design impacts student learning at all levels. •  Learn how to […]

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 […]

July 9th Click here to register 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 collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. This practice supports student success as measured through the reporting category, “Interpretation of Data” of the Science ACT […]

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 professional […]

Grasping Phenomenal Science: Unit Development (Pre-AP certification) Ready to take the next step in your science instruction? Ready to move from planning lessons to developing units of study and formative assessments? This two-day work session will provide educators with the knowledge, tools, and resources to develop grade/course-specific science units. Follow-up support, including the development of […]

UCA STEM INSTITUTE will be hosting a 2-day summer professional development series for STEM educators. Some of the best presenters will engage Math, Science,and other disciplinary teachers in a variety of STEM based topics including:  Argument Driven Inquiry (ADI), ACT Aspire Math, STEM Instruction Design, Performance Based Learning (PBL), and more. Save the date for this great event! July 10 […]

Hello everyone.  We are doing something a little different this summer that I think is going to be a great opportunity for teachers and students.  We are going to do a Vex IQ summer camp (for students entering grades 4-8) and a teacher training that will run alongside the camp.  Basically, as the students learn, […]

Friday July 12: Grasping Phenomenal Science: Interpretation of Data (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 collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. This practice supports student success as measured through […]

Complex programming for Vex Robotics using Vex Coding Studio to allow teams and instructors to do more with the V5 systems. This builds upon the information in the introduction to Vex Coding Studio.  - Using sensors in autonomous programming - The use of functions in Vex Coding Studio - Multitasking - Vision Sensor Programming - […]

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 […]

The PROS coding system is a more advanced IDE powered by the Atom text editor to allow teams to automate complex systems at both low levels and high levels of implementation  - Setting up robot and motors in PROS - Utilizing external files - Global variables - PROS multitasking - Using LVGL graphics - Two […]

July 17th & 18th Click here to register Ready to take the next step in your science instruction?  Ready to move from planning lessons to developing units of study and formative assessments? This two-day work session will provide educators with the knowledge, tools, and resources to develop grade/course-specific science units.  Follow-up support, including the development […]

Are you wanting to take your makerspace to the next level?* Then come hear how staff at Shaw Elementary has created a culture o f making through the Wonder Lab! This informative session will provide you with a model of one type of makerspace and the opportunity to learn how it has evolved over the […]

Did you ever wish you had a PERSONAL ASSISTANT who would spend countless hours finding reliable websites, tutorials that worked, resources that made sense AND then would make multimedia presentations that reflected the MOST important yet appropriately detailed biology information that would fit ANY textbook AND keep up with the latest biotechnological breakthroughs AND figure […]

During this session we will cover the basics of building, coding and an overview of the 2019-20 game. Lunch will be provided each day. When:  July 22-23, 2019 Cost - $100 - You must supply your own kit for the session. - $450  - ATU STEM Institute will purchase a competition super kit for you. […]

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 […]

During this session we will cover the more advanced programming and builds and an overview of the 2019-20 game. Lunch will be provided each day. You will need to bring a completed clawbot to the training alone with the rest of your super kit. If you need the clawbot pre-shipped to you, please let us […]

Hello everyone.  We are doing something a little different this summer that I think is going to be a great opportunity for teachers and students.  We are going to do a Vex IQ summer camp (for students entering grades 4-8) and a teacher training that will run alongside the camp.  Basically, as the students learn, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]