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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

K-12 Science

 

 

K-12 STANDARDS, CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

 

 

Upcoming NCDPI K-12 Science Webinars

K-12 Framework for Science Education

Webinar Series Title: Integrating the Three Dimensions of the Framework 

 

Our Webinar Series for 2018-2019 focused on the National Research Council’s (NRC) publication A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas.

 

The purpose of the series was to become familiar with the vision, purpose, and goals for science education. In the series we investigated the three key dimensions of the Framework, implications for teaching and learning, and the relationship between the Framework and standards.

 

This year’s series will build upon that foundational understanding by examining how the three dimensions are integrated in local curriculum units/lessons.

Recorded webinars from 2018-2019 are located on the K-12 Science Google Site Professional Development page

 

Download a free copy of the Framework from

https://www.nap.edu/catalog/13165/a-framework-for-k-12-science-education-practices-crosscutting-concepts   

 

Target Audience: Individuals seeking to gain an awareness of the Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas from A Framework for K-12 Science Education. 

 

Please join us from 3:30-4:30pm for the following topics: 


Local Area Conferences

North Carolina Science Leadership Association

North Carolina Science Leadership Association (NCSLA) Fall 2019 Leadership Summit

 

State of the Art for Digital Learning

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
12:30 - 5 pm
Bowman-Gray Center for Medical Education

 

Due to the increasing interest in the many applications of Digital Learning to strengthen understanding and increase achievement for science students, NCSLA is devoting its Fall Summit to “Digital Learning for All”.

 

The Center of Excellence for Research, Teaching, and Learning (CERTL) and the Bowman Gray School of Medical Education, both at Wake Forest University, are hosting the NCSLA Fall Summit. The training of medical doctors requires that a tremendous amount of content and skills must be learned effectively and efficiently.   Due to the importance of this training, medical schools use a variety of digital learning strategies that have proven to be successful. Therefore, the NCSLA Fall Summit will highlight several of those strategies so they may be transferred for use in a regular classroom setting.

 

The Fall Summit will also highlight successful Digital Learning strategies used in a leading school district. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools have seen significant growth in student achievement in recent years.  Their success has been attributed to a strong professional development plan to target the district’s deficits in science standards.  Professional development in the core content to meet these deficits, the pedagogy that is needed and strategies for student success have been key to their gains.  A strong partnership with Digital Teaching and Learning is part of their strategy.  David Delade and Marty Creech (NCSLA Science Leadership Fellow Alum) will share their plan that has led to student success.

 

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North Carolina Science Teachers Association Conference

The 2019 NCSTA Professional Development Institute will be held on November 14-15.

 

 

 

Registration for the 2019 NCSTA PDI

NCSTA Conference

Professional Development Opportunities

NC Environmental Education Grant Opportunities

North Carolina Environmental Education Grant Opportunities

Grants and contests provide resources to support your environmental education research and community outreach efforts. 

 

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Become Certified to be the Next North Carolina Environmental Educator!

Our Certification Program encourages professional development in environmental education and acknowledges educators committed to environmental stewardship.

 

Learn how to become certified

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NC Environmental Education Certification
NC State The Science House

SAFETY SENSE: Science Lab Safety Train-the-Trainer ( Mountain Office)

 

Grade Level(s): K-16

 

Date(s): December 4-5, 2019

 

Location: Mountain Horticulture Research Station (455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759)

 

Cost: Registration fee $150 person

 

Description: Join us for a Science Lab Safety Train-the-Trainer Professional Development Opportunity! Come prepared to create or improve upon your school science safety program or Chemical Hygiene Plan. Receive free resources and information so that YOU can train other teachers in your school or science department.

 

Any competent instructor with a concern for safety, sufficient knowledge and proper training can become a safety trainer or Chemical Hygiene Officer. We know your time is valuable. In this 2-day professional development opportunity, The Science House will provide you with the knowledge base, the resources, and a variety of tools to support you as you train other teachers in your school or system! OSHA regulations that affect schools (HazCom Standard CFR 1910.1200, Lab Standard CFR 1910.1450, and many others) will be discussed. Also, recommendations from other professional agencies on how to address those regulations will be provided.

 

Time: 9 am – 3 pm (A Certificate of Completion will be issued for 10 hours of instruction.)

 

Instructor: Gina M. Barrier, Director, Northwestern Satellite Office, The Science House, NCSU and Michelle Benigno, Director, Mountain Satellite Office, The Science House, NCSU

 

Contact(s): gina_barrier@ncsu.edu

 

Application Deadline: December 2, 2019

 

Registration Link


NC DPI Science Consultants

 

Debra Hall

K-5 Science

debra.hall@dpi.nc.gov

 

Gavin Fradel 

6-8 Science

gavin.fradel@dpi.nc.gov

 

Jami Inman 

9-12 Science

Lab Safety

jami.inman@dpi.nc.gov

 

Benita Tipton 

9-12 Science

 benita.tipton@dpi.nc.gov


Additional Contacts:

Beverly Vance

Section Chief, K-12 Mathematics/Science

beverly.vance@dpi.nc.gov

 

Howard Ginsburg

K-12 STEM Consultant

howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov

 

Marilyn Johns

Administration Specialist

marilyn.johns@dpi.nc.gov