Professional Development

Presented by: Dr. Debbie Dailey, Mrs. Michelle Buchanan, and Dr. Jason Trumble July 9, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Zoom: https://uca-coe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpfu2vrjsoE9Um1d1RIh63eiYUYN_uNfA7 Technology tools can help augment a problem-based learning experience by providing and/or increasing student content knowledge and skills, enabling creative problem solving through shared ideas, and offering opportunities to learn in an […]

Reddie Virtual S.T.E.A.M. Academy is gearing up for another terrific year. If you are a teacher or an administrator in Arkansas and would like to participate, please click on the link at the bottom right of this attachment to get more information and receive an invitation to our informational ZOOM session on May 27th. Our professional […]

Monday 7.20.2020 8:15am-3:30pm This training explores the Quantitative Literacy (QL) content standards and course overview. QL addresses the mathematics of personal and business finance, modeling, statistics and probability, and numerical reasoning. Students will analyze real world situations and represent their reasoning and conclusions numerically, graphically, symbolically, and verbally. Activities and resources will be shared with […]

SAVE THE DATE: Arkansas Environmental Education Association's Environmental Education Expo will be held July 8-9, 2020 at DeGray Lake Resort State Park.  The EE Expo is a professional development event consisting of hands-on workshops, field trips, presentations, speakers, and networking opportunities for classroom teachers, students, environmental professionals, state and federal agency personnel, and conservation organization staff […]

Makerspaces are growing in popularity among schools, museums, and libraries. But, are you asking yourself ‘what is making and tinkering’ or ‘how do I integrate making and tinkering into what I'm already doing’? Then this is the session for you! As the leading resource for making and tinkering in NWA, the Scott Family Amazeum, along […]

Presented by: Dr. Amy Thompson, Mrs. Sheri Hight, and Dr. Susan Perry July 22, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Zoom: https://uca-coe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrcOqtrD8rHdyGRXnKU5rAmrAH34pfSThy In light of the ongoing pandemic, schools and teachers need to be prepared for hybrid learning in the fall. Our struggling learners will need our help now more than ever. RTI needs […]

Presented by: Dr. Erin Shaw and Ms. Ashley Cooksey July 22, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT Zoom: https://uca-coe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvcO6rrj4oGt3oURbm–iyzWGcYZt-Un11 This session will focus on best practices for building instructor presence and creating a space for student interaction in online classrooms. Building an online space for K-12 learners requires the addition of spaces for students […]