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DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES!
Last Chance!!! STAAR Interactive Journal Grades 5-8
Join us on June 9, 2016 Register Now!
These TEKS-based Mathematics interactive journals are designed to incorporate all of the major topics throughout Grades 5-8. The journals are organized around the information that students need for understanding, but leave room for teacher autonomy in choosing what students will include within the document. Practice cards, puzzles, and notes are included in this one-of-a-kind packet. Teachers may choose to incorporate the ideas from these interactive journals throughout the year, or as a review during the days just prior to the STAAR assessment. These ready-to-use Interactive Journals can be incorporated into your daily lessons, into station activities, or used as a spiral review during the year. Teachers will receive a blackline master of each journal. Participants will be required to review and sign the Rules of Use before participating in this training.Geometry in Construction (GiC)
Geometry in Construction (GiC) is a high school program begun in 2005 in Loveland. CO that integrates contextualized learning into both geometry and construction classes that are taken simultaneously by high school students. Geometry and Construction Technology teachers work collaboratively to integrate the curricula and instruction throughout the year. This 4 day professional development will provide teachers with all the instructional materials they need to replicate the GiC program in Texas schools. Presenters will be Scott Burke and Tom Moore, instructors of the original GiC program.
The TRC is offering this direct-to-teachers workshop
August 1-4, 2016 in Pflugerville, TX.
Registration is $240 per Texas teacher. Non-Texas teacher cost is $1595. All participants are responsible for their own lodging and transportation.
Additional information and the link to registration can be found at http://www.thetrc.org/gic-2016/ or download the flyer!
Technology Vendor Fair
When:
Friday, April 8, 2016
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Where:
1451 S. Cherry Lane
White Settlement, TX 76108
60+ vendors from all over will be presenting and demonstrating their products. 30+ presentations to choose from. Plan now to attend and experience the newest technologies. Everybody is welcome. Bring a friend! This event is FREE and includes lunch.
For a list of vendors and presentations click on the following button.
Don’t miss out!
Register online today for this fabulous opportunity.
For more information contact
Tammy Motheral
(817)740-3694
PAEMST Selection Committee Applications
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking experts in the fields of math and/or science education to review and evaluate applications for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Selection committee members will have the opportunity to view videos of outstanding Texas teachers in the classroom and work with colleagues from institutions of higher education and district leadership positions as well as previous PAEMST awardees in selecting finalists to represent our state for this prestigious teaching award. Applications for educators teaching Grades K – 6 will be reviewed. The review and evaluation of applications will occur between May 1 and June 10. Some steps of the review are conducted online and must be completed between May 1 and May 31. Additional information and the online application are available on the TEA Mathematics webpage. All reviewers will be able to earn CPE credits for participating in the review process. Please consider applying and/or sharing this information with qualified colleagues.
Revised Pre-K Guidelines
The Texas Education Agency has posted the new Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines (Revised 2015) to the House Bill 4 High-Quality Prekindergarten Grant Program page. The updated guidelines will be implemented beginning with 2016-2017 school year.
In fall 2015, TEA established a 13-member review committee consisting of classroom teachers and administrators from early childhood programs in public schools and higher education faculty and researchers from across the state to participate in the revision of the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
ESTAR/MSTAR Spring Administration Windows
ESTAR/MSTAR Universal Screener
Spring–April 4 -May 6, 2016
ESTAR/MSTAR Diagnostic Assessments
Spring–April 11 -May 13, 2016
CAMT Registration Information
Registration for CAMT 2016 will be open from January 5 to April 15.
- The registration fee is $185 if registered by April 15. The on-site registration fee is $260.
- The Administrators’ Conference fee is $250 if registered and paid by April 15. After April 15, registration is $350.
- Name badges will be picked up when you arrive at the conference. Badges must be worn to gain admittance to the conference.
- Program books will be available at the conference. The program book will be posted online by May 30.
Lowe’s Community Partners Grants: Sponsored by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation
Website:
http://responsibility.lowes.com/apply-for-a-grant/
Email: community@lowes.com (For questions)
Description:
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation funds projects that support kindergarten through grade 12 public and charter education and community improvement. Within these areas, the foundation is primarily committed to supporting projects that have the greatest impact on its communities and align with Lowe’s core business of home improvement. Community Partners Grants help communities by providing monetary assistance for support of high-need projects such as building renovations or upgrades, grounds improvement, technology upgrades, and safety improvements.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving communities in which Lowe operates stores or distribution centers. Interested applicants are required to take a short eligibility test. Applications are accepted online.
Award(s):
Awards range from $2,000 to $100,000. Most awards range from $10,000 to $25,000.
Deadline(s):
Spring cycle applications are accepted March 21 through May 23, 2016.
Fall cycle applications are accepted July 1 through August 26, 2016.
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