2008 PRofessional Development Workshops

The Connecticut Science Center is committed to supporting teachers in their professional development through pedagogical and content area training, and we're not waiting to open our doors to start this important work! 

To register for the following workshops, you need to submit the appropriate attendance contract by fax or mail. You will receive an email to confirm your acceptance into the workshop.

The registration deadline for Summer 2008 workshops is
June 15, 2008.

Please contact Holly Harrick at hharrick@ctsciencecenter.org or
860-727-0457 ext. 111 with any questions.

2008 INQUIRY WORKSHOPS

Two Day Follow Up
June 26 & 27, 2008
Time:  8:30 – 3:30
Location: Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
The Connecticut Science Center Introduction to Inquiry workshop series is committed to the philosophy that professional development is continual rather than a one week event. To this end, we provide support offerings during the school year and a Two Day Follow Up Workshop at the end of each school year. All who have attended a Connecticut Science Center Introduction to Inquiry workshop are invited no matter when you attended, and registration is FREE.
Breakfast and lunch are provided
Registration for this workshop has closed
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Classroom Applications (Graduate Level)
July 14-18, 2008
Time:  8:30 – 4:00
Location:  Stamford
This weeklong workshop reviews the inquiry process and shows direct application to the classroom. Templates, assessment, and rudimentary coaching models are also included.
Prerequisite: Attended the Introduction to Inquiry (aka, Institute for Inquiry) Workshop
Breakfast and lunch are provided
Cap. 30 participants
Click to download application

Formative Assessment Workshop (Graduate Level)
August 4-8, 2008
Time:  8:30 – 4:00
Location:  Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
A weeklong workshop dealing with formative assessment of inquiry in the classroom.
Prerequisites: Attended the Introduction to Inquiry (aka, Institute for Inquiry) Workshop
Breakfast and lunch are provided
Cap. 30 participants
Click to download application

2008 CONTENT WORKSHOPS

Grade Level Physical Science Content Workshops
These are 2 separate weeklong workshops dealing with the underlying scientific principles behind these content pieces as they relate to the Framework. Participants will be taught through the inquiry method. The goal of this week is to teach participants science content through inquiry.

All workshop participants will receive a FREE STC kit for the 2008/2009 school year.

Aug 4 -8, 2008
Time 8:30-4:00
Location: Two Rivers Magnet Middle School

Properties of Matter - Grade 3 Presenters; Kathie Moskowitz, Grade 1 teacher, Westport Linda Johnson, Grade 3 teacher, Westport

Light & Sound - Grade 5 Presenters: Harry Rosvally, K-12 Science Curriculum Coordinator, Westport Nancy Juliano, Grade 5 teacher, Hamden

Cost $500.00 for the week per participant - Breakfast and lunch included
Cap. 30 participants
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Integrating Language Arts & Science
July 21 - 22, 2008
Time: 8:30 – 3:00
Location: Two Rivers Magnet Middle School

This two day workshop emphasizes the integration of literacy and scientific literacy strategies through inquiry.

Presenters: Deb Fernandes, Grade 4 teacher, Stevens Elementary, Wallingford Kathy Hanisko, Grade 4 teacher, Stevens Elementary, Wallingford

Cost $200.00 per person for the workshop - Breakfast and lunch included
Cap. 30 participants
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CSC Field Trip Visit Professional Development
July 21, 2008
Time: 8:30 – 11:30am
Location: Two Rivers Magnet Middle School in East Hartford

Highly recommended for steachers who are considering a class field trip to the Science Center, this half-day workshop provides an overview of our exhibits and their connection to the CT Science Framework.

Cost:  $50.00 per 1/2 day workshop - Breakfast is included
Cap. 30 participants per workshop

Click to download application