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2014-2015 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STEM SUPPORT SERVICES 2014-2015
T-STEM Support Services
Days Campus Training Options & Services Fee Onsite Coaching
4 Days 40 Professional Development Slots STEM Strand – Computer Science STEM Strand – Engineering STEM Strand – STEM Career Pathways
$6000
2 Days
On-Demand STEM Saturday Package (minimum of 10) One full day of training on any STEM offering with 1 day of follow-up coaching.
$1500 1 Day
Additional Instructional Services T-STEM Newsletter for entire year Equipment Kits for specific sessions Tablet for teachers completing a strand Teacher Stipends (based on available funds)
Dates Region One Conferences Workshop
October 10 Teachers Making a Difference Conference Transforming Teachers through "Learning, Modeling and Implementing:" Best Practices that Work for ALL Students
W/S 42706
November 14 Region One ESC Instructional Technology Conference Using Technology To Make a Difference
W/S 43202
February 27 Region One ESC 4th Annual Assessment Conference W/S 42712
May 20-22 Technology Conference
SPI Convention Centre
Dates Student Competitions Workshop
February 21 TEAMS Competition Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science
W/S 44156
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1900 W. Schunior Edinburg, TX 78541 | (956) 984-6227 | www.esc1.net/t-stem
STEM SUPPORT SERVICES 2014-2015
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T-STEM Academies Support Services
Dates T-STEM Alliance Meetings Fee Workshop
September 26 T-STEM Alliance Meeting / Science Coordinator’s Meeting
FREE W/S 43718
December 11 T-STEM Alliance Meeting / Science Coordinator’s Meeting
FREE W/S 43720
April 28 T-STEM Alliance Meeting / Science Coordinator’s Meeting
FREE W/S 43722
Dates T-STEM Network Events Fee Workshop
October 28 Fall T-STEM Convening T-STEM Academy Core Groups (minimum of 2 per academy)
FREE W/S 44111
TBA
Spring T-STEM Convening
FREE W/S TBA
Days Campus Training Options & Services (Up to 10 educators)
Fee Onsite Coaching
4 Days STEM Strand – Computer Science STEM Strand – Engineering STEM Strand – STEM Career Pathways STEM Combo – Combination of 4 sessions (no coaching)
$3500
2 Days
On-Demand STEM Saturday Package One full day of training on any STEM offering with 1 day of follow-up coaching. Stipends available for participants based on funding for packaged PD contracts only.
$750 1 Day
January 29-31 2015 T-STEM Conference Sponsorship Austin, TX Two campus representatives, all expenses paid sponsorship
FREE
Additional Instructional Services Yearly professional memberships (ex. NSTA) T-STEM Newsletter for entire year Equipment Kits for specific sessions Tablet for teachers completing a strand Teacher Stipends Discounted professional development fees
FREE with STEM PD
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*All workshop dates are TENTATIVE and subject to change. 1900 W. Schunior Edinburg, TX 78541 | (956) 984-6227 | www.esc1.net/t-stem
STEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2014-2015
Mark Your Calendars
Effective Integrative Methods for Engagement in the Math and Science Classroom
Dates Critical Focus Area – Computer Science Workshop
Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for Computer Science
November 20
Focus Area – Programming Languages and Platforms Resources(Code.org, MS Visual Studio, Hopscotch, Greenfoot)
W/S 44098 $150
January 21-22 Focus Area – Coding for Math and Science Resources (C++, Java, Python, Labview, NXT)
W/S 44099 $300
February 17 Focus Area – Gamifying the STEM Classroom Resources (Scratch, Minecraft, Portal 2)
W/S 44101 $150
Dates Critical Focus Area - Engineering Workshop
Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for Engineering
December 4
Focus Area: Engineering Systems Resources (Robotics, NXT, Tetrix, RobotC, Mindstorms)
W/S 44102 $150
January 20 Focus Area: Project Based Curriculum Resources (EiE, EbD, BM, ETF)
W/S 44103 $150
February 18-19
Focus Area; System Level Design (Hardware/Software) Resources (LabVIEW, Electronics, Vernier sensors)
W/S 44105 $300
Effective STEM Instruction and Career Pathways Support
Date Critical Focus Area – STEM Career Pathways Workshop
Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for College and Career Readiness
October 15 Focus Area: STEM Foundations for Educators/Admin Resources (TSTEM Model, Blueprint, STEM Practices/Integration)
W/S 44106 $150
October 21 Focus Area: STEM Career Pathways Resources (Capstone Courses, STEM Endorsements)
W/S 44107 $150
November 19 Focus Area: STEM Instructional Frameworks Resources (Project Based Learning, Challenge Based Learning)
W/S 44108 $150
December 12 Focus Area: Industry Based STEM Exploration (Winter) Resources (real-world environments, industry experts)
W/S 44109 FREE
May 7 Focus Area: Industry Based STEM Exploration (Spring) Resources (real-world environments, industry experts)
W/S 44110 FREE
*All workshop dates are TENTATIVE and subject to change.
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Discounted fees for all designated T-STEM Academies [50% off regular fee; W/S 44107 FREE]
STEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2014-2015
Session Descriptions
Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for Computer Science
November 20 Focus Area – Programming Languages and Platforms Learn the fundamentals of programming languages and platforms for use in the math or science classroom. Participants will explore different computer programming languages and will get examples of how to incorporate programming in math or science instruction by teaching logic, critical thinking and creative reasoning.
W/S 44098
January 21-22 Focus Area – Coding for Math and Science Participants will learn the process for creating a computer program and how the skills of breaking down large problems, working in sequence and critically thinking can support math and science instruction. No prior computer programming is required.
W/S 44099
February 17 Focus Area – Gamifying the STEM Classroom Participants will learn how to incorporate game elements into a traditionally non-game setting in order to support motivation and engagement in the math and science classroom. Various gaming platforms will also be assessed for delivering rigorous STEM instruction. No prior gaming experience is necessary.
W/S 44101
Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for Engineering
December 4 Focus Area: Engineering Systems This session is designed to build participant knowledge of engineering practices while exposing them to leading educational engineering platforms. The session will follow a project based approach to introduce participants to the various engineering disciplines through carefully modeled projects selected to build content and pedagogical knowledge.
W/S 44102
January 20 Focus Area: Project Based Curriculum The session will follow a project based approach to introduce participants to various engineering curriculum formats. Participants will experience carefully modeled engineering project activities to build content and pedagogical knowledge.
W/S 44103
February 18-19
Focus Area; System Level Design (Hardware/Software) This session is designed to extend participant knowledge of engineering practices while exposing them to advanced system level engineering design, hardware and software integration, and advanced programming topics. Overarching concepts will be used to guide the engineering design process while provide participants with training resources that meet their specific needs and grade bands.
W/S 44105
Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for College and Career Readiness
October 15 Focus Area: STEM Foundations for Educators/Administrators Participants will be presented with an overview of the STEM model, a review of the T-STEM Blueprint, a definition of the different roles within a STEM Academy, and an understanding of how to establish a culture for success through the integration of STEM-focused curriculum, resources, strategies, and tools.
W/S 44106
October 21 Focus Area: STEM Career Pathways Participants engage in learning about the required coursework for the STEM Endorsement, as well as, capstone project frameworks with a focus on helping teachers to define project outcomes, timelines, project deliverable and presentations. The workshop will provide an overview of Project Based Learning (PBL) to serve as the instructional framework which can also be utilized for all students in a CTE Practicum or Problems and Solutions course. Teachers will be provided resources to assist students in completing and presenting their projects. In addition, strategies will be shared for getting students to apply and transfer their knowledge, skills and technologies in a variety of settings using the Texas Performance Standard Project framework.
W/S 44107
November 19 Focus Area: STEM Instructional Frameworks The STEM instructional model emphasizes a systemic approach to engage students in learning, knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully deigned products and tasks. Participants will receive a brief overview of the essential elements of such frameworks as Project Based Learning (PBL) followed by best practice examples in all content areas.
W/S 44108
December 12 Focus Area: Industry Based Exploration (Winter) Participants will be exposed to key business, industry, and community partners in order to support STEM efforts such as mentor-ships, internships, service learning projects, and capstone projects. They will see first-hand how math and science content applies to real-world implementation through on-site industry field lessons within the HB5 STEM pathways.
W/S 44109
May 7 Focus Area: Industry Based Exploration (Spring) Participants will be exposed to key business, industry, and community partners in order to support STEM efforts such as mentor-ships, internships, service learning projects, and capstone projects. They will see first-hand how math and science content applies to real-world implementation through on-site industry field lessons within the HB5 STEM pathways.
W/S 44110
STEM Professional Development
1900 W. Schunior Edinburg, TX 78541 | (956) 984-6147 | www.esc1.net/t-stem
Audience Math and Science Educators K - 12
Cost $150/session (All Districts) $75/session (T-STEM Academies)
Location
Region One ESC – TSTEM Lab
Contact Elena Oviedo (956) 984-6227 [email protected]
44098 11/20/2014 Programming Languages – Learn the fundamentals of programming languages and platforms for use in the math or science classroom. Explore different computer programming languages and learn how to incorporate programming in math or science instruction with logic, critical thinking and creative reasoning.
44099 01/21-22/2014 Coding - Participants will learn the process for creating a computer program and
practice skills needed to break down large problems, work in sequence, and think critically to support math and science instruction. No prior programming is needed.
44101 02/17/2014
Gaming – Participants will learn how to incorporate gaming elements into math and
science instruction to support motivation and engagement. Various gaming
platforms will be featured for delivering rigorous STEM instruction. No prior gaming experience is necessary.
“Coding is a great way to help kids think logically through a problem” Ariday Hernandez – Ollivier Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
“Programming helps me answer the WHY when I teach math concepts” Cristina Blanco – Lyford Middle School Lyford CISD
“Gaming is everywhere – now I have tools to connect to my student’s interest” Nellie Garcia – Ann Richards Middle School La Joya ISD
Participant Responses…
FREE Teacher Software & Equipment (based on availability)
Tablets, iPADs, laptops, TCEA Memberships, Software
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Computer Science Series
REGISTER TODAY at www.esc1.net/staffdevelopment
1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, TX, 78541 www.esc1.net/t-stem
Audience Math and Science Educators K - 12
Cost $150/session (All Districts) $75/session (T-STEM Academies)
Location
Region One ESC – TSTEM Lab
Contact Elena Oviedo (956) 984-6227 [email protected]
44102 12/01/2014 Engineering Systems – Explore engineering with a project based approach to
introduce your students to the various engineering disciplines. Experience carefully modeled projects to build content and pedagogical knowledge. Overarching concepts will be used to guide the engineering design process while providing resources aligned to your specific grade bands and the needs of your students.
44103 01/20/2014 Engineering Instruction - Discover engineering lesson formats to enrich your
math and science classrooms. As you experience carefully modeled engineering project activities, learn about exciting summer programs. The session will build on math and science content knowledge through practical problem solving scenarios.
44105 02/18-19/2014 Engineering Competitions – Explore advanced system level engineering design,
hardware and software integration, and advanced programming topics. A broad overview of robotic competitions will be provided.
“I learned how to use robotics as a tool to enhance student learning with math & science” Eduardo Lara – Lyndon B. Johnson Jr. High PSJA ISD
“I used Vernier sensors with robotics to program … HANDS-ON!” Blanca Nieto – South Texas Preparatory South Texas ISD
“Great opportunity to design, build, and program with a step-by-step process” Waleed Ebrahim – Valley View T-STEM Academy Valley View ISD
Participant Responses… FREE Teacher KITs & Equipment
(based on availability)
LEGO (WeDo, NXT/EV3, TETRIX) Probes, RobotC, LabVIEW
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Engineering Series
REGISTER TODAY at www.esc1.net/staffdevelopment
1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, TX, 78541 www.esc1.net/t-stem
44106 October 15 STEM Foundations – Participants receive an overview of the STEM model, the T-
STEM Blueprint, STEM Academy roles and personnel structures. Learn how to envision, build, and establish a culture for success through the integration of STEM-focused curriculum, resources, strategies, and tools.
44107 October 21 STEM Career Pathways – Learn how STEM endorsements, capstone projects,
and PBL frameworks converge in building comprehensive STEM Career pathways. Learn how to support CTE practicums or Problems and Solutions courses as well as the Texas Performance Standard Project framework.
44108 November 19 STEM Instructional Frameworks – Receive a brief overview of the essential
elements of frameworks such as Project Based Learning (PBL) followed by best practice examples in all content areas. Explore how the STEM instructional model emphasizes a systemic approach to extended inquiry processes structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks.
44109 / 44110 December 12 / May 7 Industry Based STEM Exploration – See first-hand how math and science
content apply to real-world implementations with on-site, industry-based field lessons aligned to HB5 STEM pathways. Explore real business, industry, and community partner environments, personnel, and operations to support STEM mentorships, internships, service learning projects, and capstone projects.
Audience Math and Science Educators K - 12
Cost $150/session (All Districts) $75/session (T-STEM Academies)
Location
Region One ESC – TSTEM Lab
Contact Elena Oviedo (956) 984-6227 [email protected]
“…it is essential to expose students to the practical application of their educational experience” Eric Schumert, Lyford T-STEM Academy Lyford CISD
“PBL will help involve my students emotionally as we experience meaningful life-long lessons” Jennifer M. Macias, Harmony Science Academy Laredo
“The industry activities helped me experience, visualize, and actually produce an end product” Noe De Leon – Edinburg North High School Edinburg CISD
Participant Responses…
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Career Pathways Series
REGISTER TODAY at www.esc1.net/staffdevelopment
1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, TX, 78541 www.esc1.net/t-stem
PBL Planners Capstone Project Samples Industry Resources
Counselor’s STEM Tool Kits Partnership Contact Lists Industry Contact Lists
FREE Teacher Resources & Equipment (based on availability)
STEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2014-2015
CONTACT INFORMATION
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1900 W. Schunior Edinburg, TX 78541 | (956) 984-6147 | www.esc1.net/t-stem
HERMELINDA HESBROOK, Ph.D Administrator
(956) 984-6151 [email protected]
YURIDIA PATRICIA GANDY Coordinator, Science and STEM
(956) 984-6153 [email protected]
GUSTAVO PEREZ STEM Education Specialist
(956) 984-6042 [email protected]
SYLVIA ESCOBAR STEM Education Specialist
(956) 984-6047 [email protected]
JOE M. RAMOS JR. Math Specialist (956) 984-6113
JOSE LUIS FRANKLIN Math Specialist (956) 984-6156
ELENA OVIEDO STEM Proctor
(956) 984-6227 [email protected]
DALIA GRACIA Program Assistant
(956) 984-6280 [email protected]