High School Science Update
Region 7 Educational Service Center
About the New High School Science Specialist
Teaching high school science these last eight years has brought me great joy. Hopefully, through my teaching, modeling discipline, and acting selflessly, I have inspired thinking, problem solving, and a love for science and discovery to my students. Three of these amazing years I served as an Instructional Coach. As a leader to teachers I desired to motivate them to never be content with their current pedagogy and to always persevere forward to become a better teacher for their students. These goals are the same for me today as I assume the role of High School Science Specialist for Region 7. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know your success and struggles as we together pursue to provide the best science education in Texas to our students.
http://teksresourcesystem.net
http://www.texasgateway.org/
http://www.thetrc.org/
Professional Development Needs Survey
Thank you for your input that will help me plan and target training sessions to assist you in reaching your professional development goals.
TEKS Streamlining for Science
The streamlining process for the science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) is scheduled to begin this summer. As part of the TEKS streamlining process, the Texas Education Agency on behalf of the State Board of Education will collect information from educators regarding the scope of student expectations for each grade level/course to inform the work of SBOE-appointed streamlining committees. Educators can access the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sci_teks_streamline. The survey will remain open until September 19, 2016.
Upcoming Training Sessions
8/31 - Chemistry Success - Day 1
Make sure to also register for day 2 on 11/3
10/20 - Biology EOC Success – Day 1
Make sure to also register for day 2 on 11/30
11/3 - Chemistry Success - Day 2
Make sure to also register for day 1 on 8/31
11/30 - Biology EOC Success – Day 2
Make sure to also register for day 1 on 10/20
Contact
Email: jslaughter@esc7.net
Website: http://www.esc7.net/
Location: Kilgore, TX, United States
Phone: (903) 988 - 6976
Twitter: @SciEd_Slaughter