UCB Calendar: LHS Professional Development

The Summer Leadership Institute is part of the FOSS California Leadership Academy in which teams, made up of teachers and administrators from school districts around the state, receive on-going training over a 3 year period. The Academy includes a 5-day summer Institute, 2 statewide workshops, and 6 on-site technical assistance days for each team.

Institute Activities will: - Deepen adult level science content knowledge based on the CA Life Science Standards - Provide outdoor experiences and trainings in partnership with EE Organizations - Model effective inquiry-based science pedagogy - Explore the new FOSS “Taking Science Outdoors” curricular lessons for grades K – 5 - Model the use of science notebooks in all activities

Teacher of grades 3-7 are invited to join us this summer for an eight-day Institute held at Park Day School in Oakland on fractions and decimals. We will address the teaching strategies to support students' understanding of rational numbers and include a particular focus on reaching English learners (ELs). The institute will continue with two Saturday meetings during the academic year

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 10, January 14, and March 25. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Manager, Tracy Jarvis at tjarvis@exploratorium or (415) 561-0330, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held September 26, December 3, February 25, and April 24. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Manager, Tracy Jarvis at tjarvis@exploratorium or (415) 561-0330, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 5, February 4, and April 29. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan at vlujan@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-0311, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will be held November 7, December 10, March 4, and May 1. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

The Bridging Workshops are part of an NSF-funded research study to increase argumentation in the classroom. For Mathematics Teachers grades 6-8 through Algebra 1 - Learn more Math (study standards-based mathematics—coordinate geometry and argumentation—at an adult level) - Learn innovative strategies for enhancing student participation - Use “improv” theater methods to inspire and develop flexible new teaching techniques - Acquire new curriculum materials on coordinate geometry - Use new materials and practices in the classroom / reflect on the results Teachers must commit to all three days of workshops May 8, May 22, and June 3, 2010

The Bridging Workshops are part of an NSF-funded research study to increase argumentation in the classroom. For Mathematics Teachers grades 6-8 through Algebra 1 - Learn more Math (study standards-based mathematics—coordinate geometry and argumentation—at an adult level) - Learn innovative strategies for enhancing student participation - Use “improv” theater methods to inspire and develop flexible new teaching techniques - Acquire new curriculum materials on coordinate geometry - Use new materials and practices in the classroom / reflect on the results Teachers must commit to all three days of workshops May 8, May 22, and June 3, 2010

The Bridging Workshops are part of an NSF-funded research study to increase argumentation in the classroom. For Mathematics Teachers grades 6-8 through Algebra 1 - Learn more Math (study standards-based mathematics—coordinate geometry and argumentation—at an adult level) - Learn innovative strategies for enhancing student participation - Use “improv” theater methods to inspire and develop flexible new teaching techniques - Acquire new curriculum materials on coordinate geometry - Use new materials and practices in the classroom / reflect on the results Teachers must commit to all three days of workshops May 8, May 22, and June 3, 2010

Do you actively provide professional development to teachers? Do you have ongoing opportunities to support teachers in mathematics and science education? Here's a way to become even more effective as a resource for teachers–become a GEMS Associate. You can now register online for GEMS Associate's sessions at Lawrence Hall of Science or, if you prefer to register by fax or mail, you can print an application. Enroll in an upcoming GEMS Associate session for all of these benefits: • In-depth knowledge of the GEMS philosophy and approach • Familiarity with how GEMS curriculum addresses national, state, and local frameworks, benchmarks, and standards • Knowledge of how GEMS Program can be used to construct a larger curriculum • Effective strategies to introduce teachers to GEMS curricula and support their use of GEMS materials • Firsthand experience with many GEMS units • A GEMS Associate certificate • The potential opportunity to establish a GEMS Network Site in your locale • Partnership opportunities on new initiatives and collaborations • 2 GEMS Handbooks plus a coupon for 10 GEMS Teacher's Guides of your choice General Information: • Title 1, Title II (NCLB), and Educationally Disadvantaged Youth (EDY) funds may be used. • Graduate course credit can be arranged. • Participants are responsible for lodging and travel. • Sessions are held at LHS, University of California, Berkeley. • Each session will remain open until filled. • Applications received early will be given priority. As the session date approaches, please call to see if there is space available. • Cancellations: We are unable to refund your fees if you cancel less than two weeks in advance. Sessions are scheduled for June 23-25, 2010.

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will run half days on October 1 & 8, December 1 & 8, and March 11 & 18. Exact times TBD. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan at vlujan@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-0311, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.

This session offers teachers practical strategies to build students' conceptual understanding and use of academic language by engaging them in discussions

This event, for Novato USD and Newark USD teachers, will run half days on October 1 & 8, December 1 & 8, and March 11 & 18. Exact times TBD. To register: Novato USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Maureen Veith, at mveith@nusd.org Newark USD: Please contact District BaySci Science Coordinator, Leonor Rebosura, at lrebosura@nusd.k12.ca.us Contact our BaySci Program Coordinator, Vanessa Lujan at vlujan@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-0311, if you have questions or would like a similar workshop for your school.