STEM - Region One ESC · Programming Languages –Learn the fundamentals of programming languages and platforms for use in the math or science classroom. Explore different computer

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2014-2015 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

STEM SUPPORT SERVICES 2014-2015

T-STEM Support Services

Days Campus Training Options & Services Fee Onsite Coaching

4 Days 40 Professional Development Slots STEM Strand – Computer Science STEM Strand – Engineering STEM Strand – STEM Career Pathways

$6000

2 Days

On-Demand STEM Saturday Package (minimum of 10) One full day of training on any STEM offering with 1 day of follow-up coaching.

$1500 1 Day

Additional Instructional Services T-STEM Newsletter for entire year Equipment Kits for specific sessions Tablet for teachers completing a strand Teacher Stipends (based on available funds)

Dates Region One Conferences Workshop

October 10 Teachers Making a Difference Conference Transforming Teachers through "Learning, Modeling and Implementing:" Best Practices that Work for ALL Students

W/S 42706

November 14 Region One ESC Instructional Technology Conference Using Technology To Make a Difference

W/S 43202

February 27 Region One ESC 4th Annual Assessment Conference W/S 42712

May 20-22 Technology Conference

SPI Convention Centre

Dates Student Competitions Workshop

February 21 TEAMS Competition Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science

W/S 44156

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1900 W. Schunior Edinburg, TX 78541 | (956) 984-6227 | www.esc1.net/t-stem

STEM SUPPORT SERVICES 2014-2015

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T-STEM Academies Support Services

Dates T-STEM Alliance Meetings Fee Workshop

September 26 T-STEM Alliance Meeting / Science Coordinator’s Meeting

FREE W/S 43718

December 11 T-STEM Alliance Meeting / Science Coordinator’s Meeting

FREE W/S 43720

April 28 T-STEM Alliance Meeting / Science Coordinator’s Meeting

FREE W/S 43722

Dates T-STEM Network Events Fee Workshop

October 28 Fall T-STEM Convening T-STEM Academy Core Groups (minimum of 2 per academy)

FREE W/S 44111

TBA

Spring T-STEM Convening

FREE W/S TBA

Days Campus Training Options & Services (Up to 10 educators)

Fee Onsite Coaching

4 Days STEM Strand – Computer Science STEM Strand – Engineering STEM Strand – STEM Career Pathways STEM Combo – Combination of 4 sessions (no coaching)

$3500

2 Days

On-Demand STEM Saturday Package One full day of training on any STEM offering with 1 day of follow-up coaching. Stipends available for participants based on funding for packaged PD contracts only.

$750 1 Day

January 29-31 2015 T-STEM Conference Sponsorship Austin, TX Two campus representatives, all expenses paid sponsorship

FREE

Additional Instructional Services Yearly professional memberships (ex. NSTA) T-STEM Newsletter for entire year Equipment Kits for specific sessions Tablet for teachers completing a strand Teacher Stipends Discounted professional development fees

FREE with STEM PD

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STEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2014-2015

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Effective Integrative Methods for Engagement in the Math and Science Classroom

Dates Critical Focus Area – Computer Science Workshop

Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for Computer Science

November 20

Focus Area – Programming Languages and Platforms Resources(Code.org, MS Visual Studio, Hopscotch, Greenfoot)

W/S 44098 $150

January 21-22 Focus Area – Coding for Math and Science Resources (C++, Java, Python, Labview, NXT)

W/S 44099 $300

February 17 Focus Area – Gamifying the STEM Classroom Resources (Scratch, Minecraft, Portal 2)

W/S 44101 $150

Dates Critical Focus Area - Engineering Workshop

Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for Engineering

December 4

Focus Area: Engineering Systems Resources (Robotics, NXT, Tetrix, RobotC, Mindstorms)

W/S 44102 $150

January 20 Focus Area: Project Based Curriculum Resources (EiE, EbD, BM, ETF)

W/S 44103 $150

February 18-19

Focus Area; System Level Design (Hardware/Software) Resources (LabVIEW, Electronics, Vernier sensors)

W/S 44105 $300

Effective STEM Instruction and Career Pathways Support

Date Critical Focus Area – STEM Career Pathways Workshop

Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for College and Career Readiness

October 15 Focus Area: STEM Foundations for Educators/Admin Resources (TSTEM Model, Blueprint, STEM Practices/Integration)

W/S 44106 $150

October 21 Focus Area: STEM Career Pathways Resources (Capstone Courses, STEM Endorsements)

W/S 44107 $150

November 19 Focus Area: STEM Instructional Frameworks Resources (Project Based Learning, Challenge Based Learning)

W/S 44108 $150

December 12 Focus Area: Industry Based STEM Exploration (Winter) Resources (real-world environments, industry experts)

W/S 44109 FREE

May 7 Focus Area: Industry Based STEM Exploration (Spring) Resources (real-world environments, industry experts)

W/S 44110 FREE

*All workshop dates are TENTATIVE and subject to change.

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Discounted fees for all designated T-STEM Academies [50% off regular fee; W/S 44107 FREE]


Session Descriptions

Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for Computer Science

November 20 Focus Area – Programming Languages and Platforms Learn the fundamentals of programming languages and platforms for use in the math or science classroom. Participants will explore different computer programming languages and will get examples of how to incorporate programming in math or science instruction by teaching logic, critical thinking and creative reasoning.

W/S 44098

January 21-22 Focus Area – Coding for Math and Science Participants will learn the process for creating a computer program and how the skills of breaking down large problems, working in sequence and critically thinking can support math and science instruction. No prior computer programming is required.

W/S 44099

February 17 Focus Area – Gamifying the STEM Classroom Participants will learn how to incorporate game elements into a traditionally non-game setting in order to support motivation and engagement in the math and science classroom. Various gaming platforms will also be assessed for delivering rigorous STEM instruction. No prior gaming experience is necessary.

W/S 44101

Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for Engineering

December 4 Focus Area: Engineering Systems This session is designed to build participant knowledge of engineering practices while exposing them to leading educational engineering platforms. The session will follow a project based approach to introduce participants to the various engineering disciplines through carefully modeled projects selected to build content and pedagogical knowledge.

W/S 44102

January 20 Focus Area: Project Based Curriculum The session will follow a project based approach to introduce participants to various engineering curriculum formats. Participants will experience carefully modeled engineering project activities to build content and pedagogical knowledge.

W/S 44103

February 18-19

Focus Area; System Level Design (Hardware/Software) This session is designed to extend participant knowledge of engineering practices while exposing them to advanced system level engineering design, hardware and software integration, and advanced programming topics. Overarching concepts will be used to guide the engineering design process while provide participants with training resources that meet their specific needs and grade bands.

W/S 44105

Educational Strand: Building Educator Knowledge and Skills for College and Career Readiness

October 15 Focus Area: STEM Foundations for Educators/Administrators Participants will be presented with an overview of the STEM model, a review of the T-STEM Blueprint, a definition of the different roles within a STEM Academy, and an understanding of how to establish a culture for success through the integration of STEM-focused curriculum, resources, strategies, and tools.

W/S 44106

October 21 Focus Area: STEM Career Pathways Participants engage in learning about the required coursework for the STEM Endorsement, as well as, capstone project frameworks with a focus on helping teachers to define project outcomes, timelines, project deliverable and presentations. The workshop will provide an overview of Project Based Learning (PBL) to serve as the instructional framework which can also be utilized for all students in a CTE Practicum or Problems and Solutions course. Teachers will be provided resources to assist students in completing and presenting their projects. In addition, strategies will be shared for getting students to apply and transfer their knowledge, skills and technologies in a variety of settings using the Texas Performance Standard Project framework.

W/S 44107

November 19 Focus Area: STEM Instructional Frameworks The STEM instructional model emphasizes a systemic approach to engage students in learning, knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully deigned products and tasks. Participants will receive a brief overview of the essential elements of such frameworks as Project Based Learning (PBL) followed by best practice examples in all content areas.

W/S 44108

December 12 Focus Area: Industry Based Exploration (Winter) Participants will be exposed to key business, industry, and community partners in order to support STEM efforts such as mentor-ships, internships, service learning projects, and capstone projects. They will see first-hand how math and science content applies to real-world implementation through on-site industry field lessons within the HB5 STEM pathways.

W/S 44109

May 7 Focus Area: Industry Based Exploration (Spring) Participants will be exposed to key business, industry, and community partners in order to support STEM efforts such as mentor-ships, internships, service learning projects, and capstone projects. They will see first-hand how math and science content applies to real-world implementation through on-site industry field lessons within the HB5 STEM pathways.

W/S 44110

STEM Professional Development


Audience Math and Science Educators K - 12

Cost $150/session (All Districts) $75/session (T-STEM Academies)

Location

Region One ESC – TSTEM Lab

Contact Elena Oviedo (956) 984-6227 [email protected]

44098 11/20/2014 Programming Languages – Learn the fundamentals of programming languages and platforms for use in the math or science classroom. Explore different computer programming languages and learn how to incorporate programming in math or science instruction with logic, critical thinking and creative reasoning.

44099 01/21-22/2014 Coding - Participants will learn the process for creating a computer program and

practice skills needed to break down large problems, work in sequence, and think critically to support math and science instruction. No prior programming is needed.

44101 02/17/2014

Gaming – Participants will learn how to incorporate gaming elements into math and

science instruction to support motivation and engagement. Various gaming

platforms will be featured for delivering rigorous STEM instruction. No prior gaming experience is necessary.

“Coding is a great way to help kids think logically through a problem” Ariday Hernandez – Ollivier Harmony Science Academy - Laredo

“Programming helps me answer the WHY when I teach math concepts” Cristina Blanco – Lyford Middle School Lyford CISD

“Gaming is everywhere – now I have tools to connect to my student’s interest” Nellie Garcia – Ann Richards Middle School La Joya ISD

Participant Responses…

FREE Teacher Software & Equipment (based on availability)

Tablets, iPADs, laptops, TCEA Memberships, Software

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Computer Science Series

REGISTER TODAY at www.esc1.net/staffdevelopment

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44102 12/01/2014 Engineering Systems – Explore engineering with a project based approach to

introduce your students to the various engineering disciplines. Experience carefully modeled projects to build content and pedagogical knowledge. Overarching concepts will be used to guide the engineering design process while providing resources aligned to your specific grade bands and the needs of your students.

44103 01/20/2014 Engineering Instruction - Discover engineering lesson formats to enrich your

math and science classrooms. As you experience carefully modeled engineering project activities, learn about exciting summer programs. The session will build on math and science content knowledge through practical problem solving scenarios.

44105 02/18-19/2014 Engineering Competitions – Explore advanced system level engineering design,

hardware and software integration, and advanced programming topics. A broad overview of robotic competitions will be provided.

“I learned how to use robotics as a tool to enhance student learning with math & science” Eduardo Lara – Lyndon B. Johnson Jr. High PSJA ISD

“I used Vernier sensors with robotics to program … HANDS-ON!” Blanca Nieto – South Texas Preparatory South Texas ISD

“Great opportunity to design, build, and program with a step-by-step process” Waleed Ebrahim – Valley View T-STEM Academy Valley View ISD

Participant Responses… FREE Teacher KITs & Equipment

(based on availability)

LEGO (WeDo, NXT/EV3, TETRIX) Probes, RobotC, LabVIEW

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Engineering Series



44106 October 15 STEM Foundations – Participants receive an overview of the STEM model, the T-

STEM Blueprint, STEM Academy roles and personnel structures. Learn how to envision, build, and establish a culture for success through the integration of STEM-focused curriculum, resources, strategies, and tools.

44107 October 21 STEM Career Pathways – Learn how STEM endorsements, capstone projects,

and PBL frameworks converge in building comprehensive STEM Career pathways. Learn how to support CTE practicums or Problems and Solutions courses as well as the Texas Performance Standard Project framework.

44108 November 19 STEM Instructional Frameworks – Receive a brief overview of the essential

elements of frameworks such as Project Based Learning (PBL) followed by best practice examples in all content areas. Explore how the STEM instructional model emphasizes a systemic approach to extended inquiry processes structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks.

44109 / 44110 December 12 / May 7 Industry Based STEM Exploration – See first-hand how math and science

content apply to real-world implementations with on-site, industry-based field lessons aligned to HB5 STEM pathways. Explore real business, industry, and community partner environments, personnel, and operations to support STEM mentorships, internships, service learning projects, and capstone projects.



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“…it is essential to expose students to the practical application of their educational experience” Eric Schumert, Lyford T-STEM Academy Lyford CISD

“PBL will help involve my students emotionally as we experience meaningful life-long lessons” Jennifer M. Macias, Harmony Science Academy Laredo

“The industry activities helped me experience, visualize, and actually produce an end product” Noe De Leon – Edinburg North High School Edinburg CISD

Participant Responses…

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Career Pathways Series



PBL Planners Capstone Project Samples Industry Resources

Counselor’s STEM Tool Kits Partnership Contact Lists Industry Contact Lists

FREE Teacher Resources & Equipment (based on availability)


CONTACT INFORMATION

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HERMELINDA HESBROOK, Ph.D Administrator

(956) 984-6151 [email protected]

YURIDIA PATRICIA GANDY Coordinator, Science and STEM


GUSTAVO PEREZ STEM Education Specialist


SYLVIA ESCOBAR STEM Education Specialist


JOE M. RAMOS JR. Math Specialist (956) 984-6113

[email protected]

JOSE LUIS FRANKLIN Math Specialist (956) 984-6156

[email protected]

ELENA OVIEDO STEM Proctor


DALIA GRACIA Program Assistant


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STEM - Region One ESC · Programming Languages –Learn the fundamentals of programming languages and platforms for use in the math or science classroom. Explore different computer