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Region 4 Science–Professional Development Calendar

Region 4 Science will continue to present professional development in either a virtual manner via Zoom or face to face at the Center. If you see a session that will be presented one way and would like to see it presented in the opposite way, please reach out to the presenter.

 

Region 4 Science Professional Learning Menu

 


This document is designed for instructional leaders to use as they determine the professional learning needs of their teachers. It lists all of the workshops we're currently providing. The first few pages are organized by grade band and include detailed descriptions of each workshop. The last few pages display a grid that highlights key considerations including workshop length, ideal audience, and focus areas. Feel free to view, download, and let us know what you need!

 

Region 4 Science Professional Development Menu

 


 

Click on the appropriate link to search by theme or grade band:

 

Themes

 

Science Leadership

 

Online Course Learning

 

Grade Bands

K-12 K-5 Grades 3-12 Grades 6-8 Grades 6-12 Grades 9-12

 

 

For more information about any of these workshops, e-mail us at science@esc4.net

 

All session times are from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)


K-12

Date Session Virtual F2F
June 7 Designing High-Quality Assessments in Science   X
June 15 Fostering STEM Thinking in the Classroom X  
June 21 Exploring Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) X  
July 19-20 K-12 State-wide STEM Teacher Training   X
July 25 Designing High-Quality Assessments in Science X  
October 10 Driving Science Instruction using Phenomena   X
October 12 Teaching Academic Vocabulary in Science   X
October 13 Incorporating Interactive Notebooks in the Science Classroom   X
October 19 Designing High-Quality Assessments in Science   X
October 26 Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: Supporting Language Development   X
October 27 Exploring Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs)   X
November 30 Exploring Recurring Themes and Concepts (RTCs)   X
December 5 Fostering STEM Thinking in the Classroom   X
December 6 Supporting the Engineering Design Process in Science   X
January 9, 2024 Designing High-Quality Assessments in Science   X
January 10-11, 2024 K-12 State-wide STEM Leadership Training   X
January 24, 2024 Developing Models for Student Sensemaking in Science   X
February 6-7, 2024 K-12 State-wide STEM Teacher Training   X
February 13, 2024 Visual Literacy in Science X  
February 28, 2024 Driving Science Instruction using Phenomena   X
March 27-28,2024 Curriculum Mapping in Science   X

 

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K-5

Date Session Virtual F2F
June 8 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades K-5   X
June 9 Unpacking STAAR Redesign in Science, Grades 3-5   X
June 23 Detecting, Confronting, and Replacing Misconceptions in Elementary Science   X
July 25 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades K-5 X  
October 18 Detecting, Confronting, and Replacing Misconceptions in Elementary Science   X
November 2 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades K-5   X
November 15 STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades K-5   X
February 13, 2024 STAAR Review to Go for Grade 5 Science, Volumes 1 and 2   X
February 20, 2024 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades K-5   X
April 10, 2024 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades K-5   X

 

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Grades 6-8

Date Session Virtual F2F
June 8 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades 6-8  X  
July 13 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades 6-8  X  
September 28 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades 6-8   X
November 1 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades 6-8 X  
November 16 Engineering Design in Science Instruction (Grades 6-8)    
January 17, 2024 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades 6-8   X
January 31, 2024 STAAR Review to Go for Science Grade 8 (Volumes 1 and 2)   X
March 26, 2024 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, Grades 6-8 X  

 

 

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Grades 6-12

Date Session Virtual F2F
November 28 Literacy in Science   X
January 25, 2024 Increasing Inquiry in Secondary Science   X

 

 

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Grades 9-12

Date Session Virtual F2F
June 15 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS, High School Courses (Virtual) X  
June 22

Planning & Teaching Biology with E’s:

5E Lessons on Biomolecules and Cell Cycle and Growth (Virtual)

X  
July 20 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS—High School Courses (Virtual) X  
October 3 Planning & Teaching Biology with E’s: Changes in DNA and Predicting Inheritance   X
October 17 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS—High School   X
November 14 STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades 9–12   X
January 18, 2024

Planning & Teaching Biology with E’s:

Evolutionary Mechanisms and Body Systems

  X
January 23, 2024 STAAR Review to Go for Biology (Volumes 1 and 2)   X
February 8, 2024 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS—High School (Virtual) X  
April 16, 2024 Transitioning to the New Science TEKS—High School   X
May 14, 2024

Planning & Teaching Biology with E’s:

5E Lessons on Biomolecules and Cell Cycle & Growth

  X

 

 

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Science Leadership

Date Session Virtual F2F
June 7 Designing High-Quality Assessments in Science   X
July 11-12 K-12 State-wide STEM Leadership Training   X
July 25 Designing High-Quality Assessments in Science X  
October 19 Designing High-Quality Assessments in Science    
January 9, 2024 Designing High-Quality Assessments in Science    

 

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Online Course Learning

Interested in taking Region 4 Science courses when it's most convenient for YOU? We offer several online courses that can be taken over 30 days, at your own pace. Earn as many as 6 CPE from the comfort of your computer! For more information, follow the links below. For more information about these sessions, e-mail science@esc4.net.

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STAAR Review to Go for Science:

In this self-paced online course, participants learn how to use STAAR Review to Go: Science to create folder-based or digital TEKS-aligned science activities designed to review science concepts assessed on STAAR Science. The registration fee for this session includes a copy of grade-specific STAAR Review to Go: Science, and a license for digital access. 

Register for the STAAR Review to Go on-demand online session by grade level, using the links below:

 

Grade 4 - NEW!

 

Grade 5, Volume 1 - NEW!

 

Grade 5, Volume 2 - NEW!

 

Grade 8, Volume 1

 

Grade 8, Volume 2

 

Biology, Volume 1

 

Biology, Volume 2

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Exploring the K-12 Science Framework

Explore the three dimensions of science education outlined in A Framework for K-12 Science Education (National Research Council): scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Learn more and register here.

 

 

 

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STEM Literacy

Define and discuss STEM literacy and its importance. Explore strategies that can be used before, during, and after reading that allow for independent and collaborative student work. Examine how to safely research on the Internet using various search engines and tools to curate information. Complete the course by putting new skills into practice. Learn more and register here.

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Getting STEM Ready

Explore what having a STEM ready classroom entails. Define STEM and discuss what a STEM classroom looks and feels like. Consider materials, where to find them, and then how to manage and design makerspaces. Experience STEM in practice and conclude by mapping out how to embed STEM into your classroom. Learn more and register here.

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The Engineering Design Process

Explore the engineering design process (EDP). Learn how STEM experiences are supported and explore the key components of the EDP through the lens of teacher and student actions. Participants will leave with a design challenge and ideas for implementation, including supporting students as they develop their STEM thinking. Learn more and register here.

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Safety in the Secondary Science Classroom

Understand the importance of teacher instruction and lab supervision to promote safe practices in the science classroom. Gain knowledge to establish and maintain safety equipment and proper chemical management including the GHS implementation (OSHA Hazards Communication Standard). Learn more and register for this FREE session here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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