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JASON Project: Science Investigation Seminar

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The maximum of 26 registrations has been reached.
Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 2/28/2012 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 2/25/2012 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Julee Dredske
Agency Assistant: Douglas Shanks update
Audience: Classroom Teachers
Location: CESA 5
626 E. Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
Facility: Main Conference Room
Date/Time:
3/6/2012 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
3/7/2012 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
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 At JASON workshops, attendees learn about and practice:

  • Motivating and inspiring students using JASON’s unique
  • "great explorers and great events” curricula
  • Incorporating hands-on, inquiry-based lab investigations
  • Integrating technology and multimedia into lesson plans
  • Teaching strategies to differentiate instruction
  • Reading strategies to improve student literacy
  • Effective classroom management
  • Science content necessary for effective instruction

Participants attending this two-day train-the-trainer seminar will receive:

  • A comprehensive overview of JASON’s free curriculum resources
  • An in-depth look at one JASON Mission, with a focus on lesson plans, lab activities, video resources, and online games
  • A sampling of additional Missions in which teachers collaboratively conduct lab investigations
  • Hands-on introduction to JASON Mission Center online resources
  • Demonstration and discussion of best practices in curriculum implementation and student engagement
  • Modeling of best practices for training others, and strategies for creating successful JASON training sessions
  • Hands-on practice developing and presenting training activities
  • Official certification as a JASON Field Trainer
  • Access to JASON’s Field Training Resource Center, including all survey and logistics tools and ongoing mentoring by JASON staff

Cost: $175 Student Achievement Consortium Members
$250 CESA 5 Center Members
$550 All Others

Questions: Contact Doug Shanks at shanksd@cesa5.k12.wi.us

 

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Administrator Standards
WAS1The administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates competence in the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WAS2The administrator leads by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by the school community.
WAS3The administrator manages by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to pupil learning and staff professional growth.
Pupil Services
WPS1The pupil services professional understands the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WPS3The pupil services professional has the ability to use research, research methods and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms.
Special Education
Participation and Performance on statewide assess.for students with disabilities
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.