Register for the “Changing Arctic Ecosystem” virtual teacher workshop inspired by the MOSAiC Arctic research expedition! Who: MS/HS science teachers, spots are limitedWhat: FREE PD to engage with the MOSAiC-inspired “A Changing Arctic Ecosystem” storyline curriculum connected to NGSS life science standardsWhen: July 12-13 from 9 am – 1 pm MST each day (workshop is virtual)**Participants are expected to complete ~2 hours of asynchronous workGradContinue reading “Carbon Cycling storyline PD – grad credit options from CU Boulder”
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BSCS Science Learning: Professional Development Provider Institutes
June 20–23, 2023 – Lexington, KY The Professional Development Provider Institute (PDPI) program is designed for those who design, develop, and lead teacher professional learning. The models we use in the program design are particularly relevant for those who focus on curriculum-based professional learning but are applicable in a variety of contexts (e.g., focus onContinue reading “BSCS Science Learning: Professional Development Provider Institutes”
PIMSER partners with Cereal City Science for 4th/5th grade curriculum pilots
PIMSER is partnering with Cereal City Science to pilot a unit of study in 4th and 5th grade classrooms for continued implementation and scale up in other Kentucky elementary schools. During the pilot phase February -May 2023, teachers will receive all materials to teach a 4th grade life science unit and a 5th grade earthContinue reading “PIMSER partners with Cereal City Science for 4th/5th grade curriculum pilots”
National Air and Space Museum’s Teacher Innovator Institute
Applications are now open for the National Air and Space Museum’s Teacher Innovator Institute. Spend two weeks in Washington, DC, working with education and STEAM experts to explore the connections between informal STEAM education and authentic learning. Teachers will remain with the program for two summers, returning to Washington, DC, in year two to reconnect,Continue reading “National Air and Space Museum’s Teacher Innovator Institute”
PIMSER director Kim Zeidler-Watters presenting at the 2022 Scott Trimble Workshop on Assessment and Instruction
PIMSER director Kim Zeidler-Watters will present two sessions during the Scott Trimble Workshop “We Will Rise” on October 28, 2022. Breakout Sessions 3 & 4 (repeated session)Assessment in the Science ClassroomDuring our time together we will examine example classroom assessment tasks so we can collectively develop a vision for what classroom science assessment should lookContinue reading “PIMSER director Kim Zeidler-Watters presenting at the 2022 Scott Trimble Workshop on Assessment and Instruction”
KSTA/PIMSER Higher Ed Science Teaching Summit
PIMSER is partnering with the Kentucky Science Teachers Association to present the Higher Ed Science Teaching Summit November 3, 2022 at EKU. Features Visit https://www.ksta.org/summit2022 for full information and registration.
New math teachers: get training and a stipend for project with PIMSER
7 positions available The Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) received a grant from The Steele-Reese Foundation to support new teachers with intervention strategies to increase student understanding of number computation/skills in middle school students. New middle grades math teachers (with 0-6yrs experience) will collaborate with PIMSER Master Teachers to provide qualityContinue reading “New math teachers: get training and a stipend for project with PIMSER”
KSTA 2022 Annual Conference
KSTA’s annual conference will be held in-person for the first time in 3 years! Don’t miss one of the premier science education conferences and a must-attend event for any Kentucky science educator seeking to stay on top of the latest trends and cutting-edge resources. Visit the Conference Website for full information. Proposals are also being accepted forContinue reading “KSTA 2022 Annual Conference”
Fall 2022 Science Professional Learning Opportunities for K-12 Teachers and Administrators
PIMSER is offering two professional learning opportunities for science educators and administrators starting Fall 2022. To view the full list, visit our Professional Learning page.
Roadmap to Implementing High Quality Mathematics Instruction: A Workshop for K-12 Educators
The Roadmap to Implementing High Quality Mathematics Instruction workshop seeks to guide instructional planning by taking educators on a journey designed to: Ground instruction in the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics, thus reaffirming a commitment to equitable learning opportunities for all students in Kentucky; Support intentional integration of evidence-based instructional practices; and Expand educatorContinue reading “Roadmap to Implementing High Quality Mathematics Instruction: A Workshop for K-12 Educators”