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2015 Summer
Professional Development
CONFERENCE
Authentic and Sustainable STEM: Making STEM Stick!
June 18 and 19, 2015 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
The focus of the MSiC K-12 Educator Conference 2015 is on the relationship between STEM
content and inquiry-based practices in the classroom. Through interdisciplinary sessions, we
will also explore “cutting-edge” uses of instructional technology, authentic assessments and
the integration of cross-curricular instruction in the classroom.
Location: Huguenot High School, 7945 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
Eligibility: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Benefits:
• Earn 10 recertification points;
• 75+ sessions;
• Lunch included;
• Instructional materials for your classroom.
Registration: Educators from consortium member school divisions are eligible to participate free of charge.
Educators from institutional member school divisions may attend on a space available basis with an additional
fee of $210.00. Other educators may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of $420.00.
Register online at http://myMSiC.org
Priority registration date is May 15, 2015
Geology Field Trips!
MSiC will be hosting our ever popular
geology field trips on Wednesday, June 17,
2015. Full details and registration will be
available at http://myMSiC.org.
Conference Keynote Presenters
Cindy Moss, Ph.D., Discovery Education
Dr. Cindy Moss, Director of Global STEM Initiatives for Discovery Education, is charged with supporting school
districts in their work to develop and deploy student initiatives to drive science, technology, engineering and math
achievement nationwide.
A nationally respected leader in educational reform and STEM education, Dr.
Moss brings over 21 years’ experience in district leadership, classroom instruction
and inquiry-based learning to her work as a champion for STEM engagement
and career and workforce readiness. Dr. Moss is a highly sought-after speaker
on the topic of student engagement through STEM and was selected by the
National Science Foundation to serve on the federal commission, which created
the “National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education System.” In 2012, Dr. Moss
was recognized as one of the top “100 Women in STEM.”
Prior to joining Discovery Education, Dr. Moss served as Director of PreK-12 STEM
Education for the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system, the 17th largest district in
the U.S. Dr. Moss moved into this role after 21 years as a classroom teacher, where
she received numerous awards for excellence including RadioShack’s National
Teaching Award and the Milken National Educator Award.
Dr. Moss has a B.S. in Zoology from UNC-Chapel Hill where she was a Morehead Scholar, a Masters in Science
Teaching from Syracuse University and a Ph.D. in Science Curriculum and Instruction from Curtin Institute of
Technology in Perth, Western Australia.
Megan Healy, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academics at
the Virginia Community College System
Dr. Megan Healy works to increase the number of Virginians who are globally
competitive in STEM fields. As the former Virginia STEM Director and current
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academics at the Virginia Community College
System, Dr. Healy works with K-12, college, university, business and community
partners to build a strong STEM workforce and education pipeline, initiate
communication among all stakeholders and develop promising practices that can
be replicated. With improved coordination at the state level, Virginia will be a global
leader in STEM by providing outstanding education and career opportunities.
Dr. Healy received a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech in Animal Sciences, a
Master’s of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University in Health and Movement
Science and a Doctorate at Old Dominion University in Community College Leadership. Her previous experiences
include being a statewide faculty coordinator for developmental education for the Virginia Community College
System, a national trainer for the Southern Center for Active Learning Excellence and a biology professor at Patrick
Henry Community College. Along with many teaching honors, she also has experience in laboratory work at Virginia
Tech and the National Institutes of Health.
In her spare time, Megan volunteers for many charitable organizations and helps coordinate a free Richmond boot
camp for women.
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Fellows Institutes
August 2015, MSiC Campus
The Big Ideas of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Imagine a world that seems to defy the laws of physics; a world where electrical forces rule and gravity takes a back seat. Enter
the world of nanoscience. This summer, you will have the opportunity to join middle and high school colleagues in our third
Nanotechnology Fellows Institute. This institute will use both face-to-face and distance learning techniques to immerse you
in the world of nanoscience. During the Nano Fellows Institute, you will get the real scoop on nanobites and nanobots and find
out how gold nanoparticles play a role in cancer medicine. You will also take a trip to a tissue engineering lab and check out your
skills as a nanotechnologist as you filter gold nanoparticles and build liquid crystal thermo sensors. As a participant, you will
receive materials, ideas and activities that will help you incorporate nanoscience concepts and applications into the framework
of Virginia Standards of Learning for Mathematics and Science.
Program Dates and Times: Nano Boot Camp, *August 19-21, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fall Sessions: Sept. 10, *Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, *Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12 & *Nov. 19, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
You must be present for all face-to-face and virtual sessions.
*indicates a face-to-face session held in MSiC Room C-16.
Location: MSiC Campus, Room C-16 and Virtual (Web conferencing)
Eligibility: Middle and High School (Grades 6-12) Science Teachers
Benefits:
• Free tuition: 3 graduate credits based on completion of course;
• Lunch included during Boot Camp;
• Nanoscience reference materials;
• Instructional materials for your classroom.
Application: Educators from consortium member school divisions are eligible to participate free of charge. Educators from
institutional member school divisions and other educators may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of
$1,500.00.
• Apply online at http://myMSiC.org. Priority application date is May 20, 2015;
• Applicants will be notified of their status in the course by May 26, 2015;
• Applications will continue to be accepted until all seats are filled.
*All educators who withdraw from the course after the add/drop period are responsible for reimbursing the MSiC for the full tuition rate.
For more information, contact: Yvonne Pfluger- [email protected] or Daphne Schmidt - [email protected]
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Algebra I: Rigor and Relevance
How do you answer the question, “When will we ever use this?” This graduate-level course will highlight math/science
integration, inquiry and project-based learning to increase student interest, engagement and achievement in Algebra. Algebra
I: Rigor and Relevance will focus on topics across all three Algebra strands and will include three follow-up sessions in the fall.
Program Dates and Times: August 17-21, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Follow-Up Professional Learning Sessions:Oct. 8, Oct. 22 and Nov. 19 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: MSiC Rooms E-14 and E-16
Eligibility: Middle and High School (Grades 7-12) Algebra Teachers
Benefits:
• Free tuition: 3 graduate credits based on completion of course;
• Lunch included;
• Algebra reference materials;
• Instructional materials for your classroom.
Application: Educators from consortium member school divisions are eligible to participate free of charge. Educators from
institutional member school divisions and other educators may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of
$1,500.00.
• Apply online at http://myMSiC.org;
• Priority application date is May 20, 2015;
• Applicants will be notified of their status in the course by May 26, 2015;
• Applications will continue to be accepted until all seats are filled.
*All educators who withdraw from the course after the add/drop period are responsible for reimbursing the MSiC for the full tuition rate.
For more information, contact: Brian Domroes - [email protected] or Elizabeth Layne - [email protected] Short Courses
All short courses are held August 2015, at MSiC Campus.
STEM in the Classroom for K-2 Educators
Kindergarten through 2nd grade educators will be challenged to use an integrated curriculum to provide relevant and
stimulating experiences for students that meet the Virginia Standards of Learning. By focusing on inquiry-based scientific
strategies, mathematical problem solving and reading comprehension, educators will consider ways to incorporate
interdisciplinary content and pedagogical approaches in their work with students. As a part of this short course, educators
will develop and host a STEM event in their school for students and/or adults.
Program Dates and Times: August 17-21, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: MSiC Room D-9
Follow-Up Activities: Oct. 8 and Dec. 3 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Eligibility: Grades K-2 Educators
Benefits:
• Up to 40 recertification points based on completion of course;
• Lunch included;
• Instructional materials for your classroom;
• STEM and inquiry-based lessons.
Application: Educators from consortium member school divisions are eligible to participate free of charge. Educators
from institutional member school divisions may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of $600.00. Other
educators may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of $1,200.00.
• Apply online at http://myMSiC.org;
• Priority application date is May 20, 2015;
• Applicants will be notified of their status in the course by May 26, 2015;
• Applications will continue to be accepted until all seats are filled.
For more information, contact: Teresa Leahy - [email protected]
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STEM in the Classroom for 3-5 Educators
This short course will challenge 3rd through 5th grade educators to use the engineering design process with a variety
of “hands-on” activities and discussions to develop rigorous, inquiry-based lessons that meet the Virginia Standards of
Learning. By focusing on inquiry-based scientific strategies and mathematical problem solving, educators will consider
ways to incorporate interdisciplinary content and pedagogical approaches in their work. As part of this short course,
educators will develop lessons that incorporate engineering concepts into the framework of Virginia Standards of
Learning, implement practices and then reflect on pedagogical approaches in their work with students.
Program Dates and Times: August 17-21, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: MSiC Room D-16
Follow-Up Activities: Oct. 8 and Dec. 3 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Eligibility: Grades 3-5 Educators
Benefits:
• Up to 40 recertification points based on completion of course;
• Lunch included;
• Instructional materials for your classroom;
• STEM and inquiry-based lessons.
Application: Educators from consortium member school divisions are eligible to participate free of charge. Educators
from institutional member school divisions may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of $600.00. Other
educators may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of $1,200.00.
• Apply online at www.mymsic.org. Priority application date is May 20, 2015;
• Applicants will be notified of their status in the course by May 26, 2015;
• Applications will continue to be accepted until all seats are filled.
For more information, contact: Crystal Clark - [email protected]
RIDES Training
The MSiC and VDOT are partnering to provide a professional development workshop for elementary school teachers.
RIDES (Roadways Into Developing Elementary Students) is an educational outreach program designed to interest K-8
students in transportation careers while improving their math and science skills. The units titled Transportation and
Energy, Roadway Geometry, Humans and Nature, and Designing Ways take students on multiple adventures while they
learn about transportation in relation to both math and science concepts. Activities include classification, sequencing,
measuring, graphing, predicting, inferring and experimenting.
The RIDES curriculum is aligned with the National Standards for Math and Science, STEM, 21st Century Skills and
Core Curriculum Standards. Teachers attend two days of high energy training conducted by National Board Certified
Teachers. Teachers will receive a curriculum with lesson plans as well as one large trunk of resources per school to use
in the classroom to conduct the activities. Teachers will meet for one follow-up session to share their practice. For more
information on RIDES, visit www.trac-rides.org.
Program Dates and Times: August 10 and 11, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Follow-Up Activities: Nov. 19, 2015 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: MSiC Room D-9
Eligibility: Elementary school teachers; each participating school must send two teachers.
Benefits:
• Up to 16 recertification points based on completion of course;
• Lunch included;
• Instructional materials for your classroom.
Registration: Educators from consortium member school divisions are eligible to participate free of charge. Educators
from institutional member school divisions may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of $240.00. Other
educators may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of $480.00. Register online at http://myMSiC.org.
Priority registration date is May 20, 2015.
For more information, contact: Christine Belcher - [email protected]
TRACTM Bridge Builder Training
The MSiC and VDOT are partnering to provide a professional development workshop for middle and high school math,
science and CTE teachers focused on bridge building.
The TRAC Bridge Building module is a “hands-on,” SOL-based program which will engage participants in the world of
transportation professionals and civil engineers and allow them to apply algebra, geometry and physics concepts as they
construct and test their own bridges.
During the training, teachers will be given professionally developed curricula including a reference guide, equipment,
software and supplies needed to engage students in the bridge building curriculum. Teachers will meet for one follow-up
session to share their practice. For more information on TRAC, visit http://www.trac-rides.org.
Program Dates and Times: August 12, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Follow-Up Activities: Dec. 3, 2015 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: MSiC Room D-16
Eligibility: Middle School and High School Math, Science, Technology and CTE teachers; each participating school must
send two teachers.
Benefits:
• Up to 9 recertification points based on completion of course;
• Lunch included;
• Instructional materials for your classroom.
Registration: Educators from consortium member school divisions are eligible to participate free of charge. Educators
from institutional member school divisions may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of $135.00. Other
educators may attend on a space available basis with an additional fee of $270.00. Register online at http://myMSiC.org.
Priority registration date is May 20, 2015.
For more information, contact: Christine Belcher - [email protected]
Consortium Members
Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Hanover, Henrico, King William, Petersburg, Powhatan, and Richmond
Institutional Members
Charles City, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hopewell, and Prince George
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