This GRANT FUNDED supplemental STEM online curriculum containing over lessons focuses on STEM careers and technologies. The lessons are @12 minutes in length intended to encourage students to pursue the STEM related fields and upper level math, science and technology coursework. It is being used primarily in Career Development and computer science classes, but is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ESCWorks Session ID: 376363 Presenters:  Dr. Jane Meadows & Annice Steadman Plan to come and participate in a half-day PD workshop designed to help get your science fair program up and running, presented by two science fair veterans.  Science fair projects work nicely in achieving the goals of standards-based instruction, and we know from research that […]

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 […]