ITRT Newsletter
May 2014 - Tamara Letter
Sol Review Resources
DOE practice items are available for students in grades 3-5 and secondary students. Math, Reading, and Science content is featured and students can practice using Test Nav which will include TEI questions (Technology-Enhanced Items) and tools such as the highlighter, pencil, eraser, eliminate answer, calculator, ruler, etc. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml
DOE released test items are available for Math and History & Social Science to review content and skills. These can be viewed as a pdf or online versions of the released tests can be taken just like the practice tests using Test Nav software.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/released_tests/index.shtml
Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers!
Hanover eLearning courses for Teachers
Click on the link below to view a Google presentation that includes course dates, descriptions, and points available for recertification.
Summer Conferences from The Math Science Innovation Center!
Igniting the Wonder, a 3-day professional development conference, will take place on June 23, 24, and 25 from 8:30am-3:30pm. Space is limited to 170 educators.
http://www.msinnovation.info/ignitingthewonder/#
Secondary teachers:
Inquiry in Action, a 2-day conference for Math and Science teachers, will take place on June 19 and 20 from 9am-3:30pm. The application deadline is May 9.
Summer Technology Integration Courses from VCU!
To find out more about these courses and to register, click the link below.
http://www.cpg.soe.vcu.edu/technology-courses-for-teachers-summer-2014
MES Tech Tidbits
Tamara :-)
Email: tletter@hcps.us
Website: hcpstech.wordpress.com
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Phone: (804) 723-3640