Start Strong in Science 2019
Region 4 Science is excited to present the 3rd annual Start Strong in Science workshop series featuring ready-to-use, high-yield instructional strategies to help teachers start the school year strong. 

Each workshop will focus on a specific set of topics to support effective classroom instruction. Decide which workshop ( Start Strong 1.0 or Start Strong 2.0 ) best suits your current needs and register early to save your seat!

For more information about these events, e-mail science@esc4.net .
July 29–30, 2019

Start Strong in Science 1.0 will focus on four topics:

  • Classroom Management

  • Literacy in the Science Classroom

  • Formative Assessment Tools for Science

  • Building Academic Vocabulary in the Science Classroom

Participants will attend all four three-hour sessions presented by Region 4 Science specialists.

Aligned with T-TESS domains of Learning Environment and Instruction.
Participants in this session will also receive a copy of Gateways to Science Companion Guide: Literacy Strategies and a license for digital access.
July 31 – August 1, 2019

Start Strong in Science 2.0 will focus on four topics:

  • Visual Literacy

  • Questioning Strategies

  • Strategies to Support English Language Learners (ELLs)

  • Breaking Down Barriers to Science (Universal Design for Learning)

Participants will attend all four three-hour sessions presented by Region 4 Science specialists.

Aligned with T-TESS domains of Planning and Instruction.
July 15–16, 2019

This two-day workshop targets science leaders and instructional coaches.

  • Day one focuses on examining effective practices and procedures for instructional coaching.
  • Day two addresses data-based instructional coaching, including how to collect data and have critical coaching conversations.

The registration fee includes two books to add to your instructional library: Building Teachers' Capacity for Success by Pete Hall and Teach Like a Champion 2.0 by Doug Lemov. Lunch will be provided each day.
Leading Data-Driven PLCs Using Science Content is offered on July 17 as a separate workshop and is also recommended for science leaders and instructional coaches. (Session ID: 1450819)
For more Region 4 Science workshops, visit our professional development page . Customized professional development and instructional coaching is also available. E-mail science@esc4.net to get started.

For the latest instructional resources from Region 4 Science, visit us online .