Science News Update
January
College Readiness
What Makes a Student College Ready?
By: David T. Conley
Preparing students for college has become a higher priority in many schools as parents, business leaders, and politicians emphasize the importance of a highly educated workforce and citizenry. But what steps do schools need to take to ensure that more students are ready?
The Big Four
A comprehensive college preparation program must address four distinct dimensions of college readiness: cognitive strategies, content knowledge, self-management skills, and knowledge about postsecondary education.
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Summer Institute - Registration OPENS in February 2015
http://collegeready.rice.edu/ap-summer-institute
Who should attend:
- Anyone teaching a Pre-AP or AP course who has not attended the training for the content that he/she has been assigned
- Anyone teaching a Pre-AP or AP course for which the test and standards have changed
- AP Physics and AP U.S. History have new tests this year
- AP Bio and chemistry changed in recent years
AP Exam Prep Workshops
Who should attend: These workshops are intended for AP teachers interested in learning specific skills and strategies to improve student achievement on the AP exam.
When and Where: Saturday, February 14, 2015, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the Rice University campus, Houston, Texas.
Tuition: $150 by January 10; $175 after January 10 (includes parking, lunch and materials).
AP Exam Review
Middle School Institute
It's never too early to talk to students about Financial Aid
Lisa Steele
Sheldon ISD
Email: lisasteele@sheldonisd.com
Phone: 281-727-2068
Twitter: @Steele_Lisa_