Professional Development

Grasping Phenomenal Science: Science Investigations (Pre-AP certification) 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 reporting category, “Scientific Investigation” of the Science ACT […]

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 […]

Grasping Phenomenal Science: Evaluating Models, Inferences and Experimental Results (Pre-AP certification) 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 using and developing scientific models. This practice supports student success as measured through the reporting category, “Evaluating Models, […]

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 […]

Grasping Phenomenal Science: Interpretation of Data (Pre-AP certification) 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 […]

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 […]

Teachers will explore instructional math routines for grades 6-11 to promote fluency, procedures, and integrating essential skills. Having clearly defined routines for interactions and discourse supports students’ engagement in mathematical practices and their learning of mathematics content. Participants will have opportunities to plan instructional routines in future instruction. Participants are encouraged to bring curriculum resources […]