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Learn strategies to increase student engagement and excitement during this hands-on science workshop. Participants will experience books, activities, and other resources needed to incorporate simple inexpensive science lessons in K-2 classrooms. TESS Components: 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Come experience the vision for middle-school science! During this three-day opportunity, educators will explore science phenomena, reflect on instructional strategies, and make connections to the new Arkansas K-12 Science Standards. Student-focused learning through the application of science, math and literacy skills will be highlighted. NOTE: Participation in all three days of this session meets the […]
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Monday/Tuesday, June 25- 26: Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS) for Grades 9-12 (Biology): Navigating from Standards to Instruction Fee $30; 12 hours PD; 8:30-3:30pm To register, access ESCWorks<https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/> ESC#341446 Experience a new vision for high school science! Engage in phenomenon-based investigations aligned to the new Biology - Integrated course. Student-focused learning through the application of science, math […]
How can we help prepare our students for standardized tests without spending valuable instruction time on test preparation? What does Webb say about Depth of Knowledge? One way to improve mathematics teaching and learning is through effective questioning. This professional learning experience will focus on using Webb’s Depth of Knowledge to empower educators to identify […]
Wednesday, June 27: Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS) for Grades 9-12 PreAP Certification Fee $15; 6 hour PD; 8:30-3:30pm To register, access ESCWorks<https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/> ESC#341450 This is an optional 3rd day available for preAP certification (June 27, separate registration, same location). Two follow-up PD days will be offered along with opportunities for classroom-level support. This course must be […]
How can we help prepare our students for standardized tests without spending valuable instruction time on test preparation? What does Webb say about Depth of Knowledge? One way to improve mathematics teaching and learning is through effective questioning. This professional learning experience will focus on using Webb’s Depth of Knowledge to empower educators to identify […]
In 2018, the Teacher Conservation Tour - sponsored by the Arkansas Forestry Association Education Foundation (AFAEF) - will offer a 3-part workshop series focusing on the environmental, ecological, and economic benefits of Arkansas’s forestlands and timber industries. These three 2-day educational workshops will provide educators with a lot of time in the woods, learning about […]
Woods and Wildlife Workshop June 28-29, 2018 Ft. Smith, Arkansas Forest management practices provide some of the most important wildlife habitat enhancement tools available, primarily because forestry practices can be tailored to improve a wide variety of wildlife habitats while providing a continuous source of revenue, including timber production. This 2-day interactive workshop will focus […]