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STEAM News and Events
Although the school year has concluded, there are many opportunities to explore STEAM programs and discover ways to reach all students. As teachers look for ways to engage students in the creativity and critical thinking of STEAM, the programs offered by CCCOE and others work to provide equity and access for all students. From resources to implement the Next Generation Science Standards into all classrooms, to Computer Science workshops, Contra Costa County Office of Education provides resources and programs to engage students, parents, educators and the community in high-quality STEAM throughout the year.
Visit our
website
to view resources, link to standards, and stay up-to-date with events
. Feel free to contact
Hilary Dito
with questions, comments, and professional learning opportunities about integrating STEAM into your PreK-12 classrooms.
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California Standards in Science
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California NGSS State Rollout #4
Using the CA Science Framework to Implement NGSS
This two-day Symposia will be offered several times around the state. The program is a collaborative effort that includes the California Department of Education, California Science Project, California Science Teachers Association, Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee, and the K-12 Alliance/WestEd.
Each district is encouraged to bring a team of four to six participants, including an administrator, high school science teacher, middle school science teacher, elementary teacher, and other science leaders in your district.
-Alameda County Office of Education,
September 12 and 13
-Santa Clara County Office of Education,
December 4 and 5
Registration fee: $250
For information and to register, visit their
website
.
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Professional Learning Opportunities
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Contra Costa County NGSS Institute K-5
Focus on Inquiry, Literacy, and the CA Science Framework
The state of California adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in 2013. The NGSS progress from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Classrooms are implementing the NGSS including instructional innovations to engage all students in science. During this one-day workshop, participants will engage in NGSS inquiry and discover how the standards support literacy instruction in the Common Core classroom.
The workshop will be held on August 7, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m, at the
Pleasant Hill Community Center
, in Pleasant Hill.
The $100 ticket includes Notebook, NSTA NGSS Book, materials, and lunch.
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2017 Teacher Research Academy (TRA)
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Teacher Research Academy (TRA) is now registering teachers for the 2017 TRA. The TRA offers middle school, high school, and community college faculty unique professional development experiences at LLNL. TRA teachers participate in a continuum of standards-based instruction, enabling them to progress from novice to mastery in exciting scientific disciplines, while they experience the application of real world science in an environment teachers seldom experience.
Courses include biotechnology, computer modeling, fusion, and astrophysics, as well as technical writing for science classes. Visit their Web pages to view the
schedule and to
register.
There is a $25 course registration fee.
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Computer Science Fundamentals Workshop for TK-6 Grade Teachers
The CCCOE is hosting a free one-day workshop for TK-6 grade educators interested in bringing computer science concepts into the classroom. The workshop will cover Code.org's CS Fundamentals courses. Code.org's elementary school curriculum allows even the youngest students to explore the limitless world of computing. Curriculum blends online, self-guided, and self-paced tutorials with "unplugged" classroom activities. As a Regional Partner, CCCOE works in collaboration with Code.org to bring computer science to all students.
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3rd Annual Creativity at the Core Summer Institute
This three-day institute will focus on arts learning and California State Standards. Hear from educational leaders, teaching artists, arts specialists, and inspirational speakers from across the state as they provide hands-on learning opportunities focused on a suite of CCSESA's new professional learning modules, developed by County Offices of Education and Arts Partner Organization Leaders.
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Astronomy Institute: Space Science and the NGSS!
The Teacher Learner Center at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific is hosting their 2017 hands-on workshop for teachers in grades 5-12. With an emphasis on learner investigation of phenomena, this four-day Institute will help prepare teachers to implement Next Generation Science Standards Earth and Space Science investigations in their classroom instruction. Taking place a little over two weeks before the solar eclipse, on August 21, this Institute is also perhaps the last opportunity for teachers to participate in in-depth professional development focused on eclipses.
This workshop will be held July 31- August 3, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.,
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Meet new makers and experience new ideas. Participants will complete design challenges led by makers, artists, educators, and engineers. The summit will have a combination of workshops, panels, and hands-on opportunities.
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California Institute for Biodiversity Professional Development
Join scientists, educators, and naturalists for exploration of environmental change. The institute's programs focus on connecting NGSS, teaching practices, and classroom resources.
The institutes are practical for teachers and districts to implement, allowing thousands of students to experience the thrill of doing real science. Teachers receive in-depth training and new materials that can be transferred directly into the classroom or into the field. Opportunities for transportation and implementation funding are sometimes available.
Biodiversity and Climate: Impacts of a Changing Water Cycle
July 6-9, Fish Camp
$449
Yosemite Field Institute: Climate and Water - From Glacier to Valley
July 9-12, Yosemite National Park
$249
Ecology of the San Francisco Bay Intertidal Region
May 13, Alameda
$50
Journaling and Sketching for NGSS and ELL
August, Coyote Hill and Redwood Regional Park
$100
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CCCOE Math Professional Learning Offerings
Participants engage in discourse, conversations, and alternative thinking in mathematics.
All three programs will be held at the
CCCOE,
in Pleasant Hill, from 8:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Cost for each workshop varies, and there are multiple-attendee discounts. For more information regarding these learning offerings, contact
Christen Schwartz, at
(925) 942-3435.
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2017 California STEAM Symposium
The 2017 California STEAM Symposium (formerly the STEM Symposium) convenes nearly 3,000 educators from across California to catalyze improved STEAM instruction for all students. The California STEAM Symposium provides educators with opportunities for ongoing rigorous, high-quality, collaborative, and inspiring professional learning and resources. The conference also showcases innovative approaches to teaching and learning happening throughout the state.
The California STEAM Symposium will be held at The Moscone Center (West), in San Francisco, December 10-11. For additional information and registration, visit their website. Registration is now open, with multiple price points.
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2017 California Science Education Conference (CSTA)
The CSTA's annual conference is titled Where California Science TK-12 Teachers Go for CA NGSS. Join more than 1,800 educators to make connections, gain new classroom ideas, and grow professionally.
The conference will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center, October 13-15. Registration and additional information can be found at CSTA's website. Multiple ticket price points are now being offered.
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2017 Better Together: California's Teachers Summit
Join California Teachers at this third annual statewide day of learning by teachers, for teachers. Teachers deserve an opportunity to come together and share ways to support our students.
The free summit will take place on July 28 at multiple California locations.
East Bay sites include Saint Mary's College, in Moraga, and California State University East Bay, in Hayward. To register and find the closest location, visit the Better Together website.
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Educator Grants and Awards
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The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) offers 19 different awards that recognize teachers for their development and implementation of unique science programs and curricula, outstanding leadership and dedication to the profession. The NSTA awards offer recognition and a multitude of prizes for educators. Prizes include cash awards and grants, school supplies and materials, and trips to our national conferences.
For more information or to download an application, visit the NSTA Teacher Awards Program website. The submission deadline for most of the awards is December 15.
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