Curriculum Council February 23, 2016
Presentations 9:15Dr. Chris Palma, Penn State University Dept. of Astronomy & Astrophysics Summer Astronomy Workshops 9:40 Charles Apgar, Boy Scouts of America Exploring Careers Program
PSSA Math OKevin Mauro, Mathematics Advisor, Pennsylvania Department of Education OOpen Discussion Resources:
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PSSA Math Next steps Options for teacher training and support: On-site training for Math Faculty provided by Kristen and Diane Training open to all districts for Teacher Trainers that can provide support to other Math Faculty in the district Math Design Collaborative Elementary - no charge MS/HS - charge
CIU10 Updates
Leadership Academy 2016 July 13th - 15th at Toftrees Proposals for are due March 18th. This year’s focus is Moving an IDEA to Implementation.
Professional Development Echoes and Reflections, Act 70: Holocaust, Genocide and other Human Rights Violations. Registration closes TOMORROW! Echoes and Reflections In addition- we are currently creating an Eduplanet21 course for Act 70: Holocaust, Genocide and other Human Rights Violations should be available in April Data Quality Networking Meeting next meeting: March , PDE Data Summit in Hershey Getting to Analysis in Reading and Writing - March 3, 2016 Ed Tech Networking Meeting - April 6, 2016 Ed Tech Networking Meeting
Professional Development Effective Math Instruction for Elementary Teams Effective Math Instruction for Elementary Teams 2-day training: March 21 & May 9 Effective Math Instruction for Secondary Teams Effective Math Instruction for Secondary Teams 2-day training: March 30 & May PDE Literacy Conference June 21-23, 2016; Hershey Lodge
2016 Advanced Placement Summer Institute Courses Secured: AP English Literature & Composition - Instructor: Cheryl Petersohn AP World History - Instructor: Kit Wainer AP Spanish Language and Culture - Instructor: Jay Duhl AP Biology - Instructor: Bill Wesley AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based - Instructor: Ann Tilak AP Computer Science Principles - Instructor: Joe Greenawalt APSI Dates: August 1 - 4, 2016 at Bellefonte Area High School Registration is now open! Visit for registration information. Scholarships are available! The deadline for the scholarships has been extended to February 29th, More information regarding scholarships:
PA Academic Competition K’Nex Challenge Math 24 Challenge Clearfield County STEM Camp 2016 Galaxy - Artist for a Day and Residencies Student Opportunities Updates Reading Competition High School Computer Fair Middle School Computer Fair New location - Curwensville ASD Fairman Center
Feedback FOSS Arts Anywhere Distance Learning Grant Computation/Coding information for Grant Writing Educator Effectiveness Training
PDE/PAIUCC Updates