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Professional Development Courses Professional Development courses offered by NEGYSTC are free, unless otherwise noted, to regular employees of our member school systems of Banks, Franklin, Gainesville City, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, and White counties. Employees from other Pioneer RESA member systems (Dawson, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Mountain Ed. Center, Union) can enroll in our courses on a space-available basis for $75/PLU credit. All others including those not currently employed, substitute teachers, or retired teachers can enroll in our courses on a space-available basis for $125/PLU credit. 2009-2010 Courses are continually being updated and added. This page was last updated on 02/26/2010.
NEGYSTC Courses
Implementation of Standards-Based K-12 Science Classrooms
Differentiated Instruction in Science for Grades 3-12
Science Curriculum Topic Study for Grades K-12
On-Line Essential Earth, Life, and Physical Science Content Course for K-7 Teachers 1-6 PLUs: On-going Open Course Enrollment
On-Line Essential Physical Science Content Course for 8th Gr. Teachers 1-6 PLUs: On-going Open Course Enrollment
Crime Lab Science for Elementary Grades 2-5
Crime Lab Science for Middle & High School (Grades 6-12)
Star Lab Portable Planetarium for K-8 Teachers
To find out more information about these NEGYSTC course offerings, please visit the Pioneer RESA website at www.pioneerresa.org.
Other GYSTC Courses Getting Earthy on Ossabaw Island March 12-14, 2010
Biostudy of Birds on Ossabaw Island April 23 – 25, 2010
Sea Turtle Ecology on Ossabaw Island June 9-12 or July 14-17, 2010
Environmental Education Research Academy (EERA) June 13-18. 2010
Other Courses Saturdays, March 27 & April 24, 2010
Implementation of Standards-Based K-12 Science Classrooms PLU credits: 1-5 PLUs Location: On-line and on-site Starting Date: Self-paced
This course will guide participants through the process of transforming their traditional classrooms into standards-based classrooms using the High Impact Practice Implementation Rubric for Standards-Based Classrooms. Additional support will be provided on-site at the participants’ schools to facilitate their progress.
Differentiated Instruction in Science for Grades 3-12 PLU credits: 1-2 PLUs Location: On-line and on-site Starting Date: Self-paced
This course will focus on how to differentiate instruction in the science classroom and is a great compliment to the Standards-Based Science Classroom training. Additional support will be provided on-site at the participants’ schools to facilitate their progress towards differentiation.
Science Curriculum Topic Study for Grades K-12 PLU credits: 1 PLU Location: On-line and on-site Starting Date: Self-paced
Becoming an accomplished science teacher requires not only a thorough understanding of science content, but also a familiarity with science standards and research on student learning. This course will train teachers on the strategy, Science Curriculum Topic Study that links science standards and research to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This strategy will help teachers to improve their understanding of science content, clarify a hierarchy of content and skills in a learning goal from state or local standards, define formative and summative assessment goals and strategies, learn to recognize and address learning difficulties, increase opportunities for students of all backgrounds to achieve science literacy, and design or utilize instructional materials effectively. This course is also great for vertical teaming. The course is designed for approximately 5 hours of on-line instruction and 5 hours of on-site training. The on-site training can be delivered in 1 hour segments throughout the school year.
On-Line Essential Earth, Life, and Physical Science Content Course for K-7 Teachers: Location: On-line PLU Credits: 1-6 Dates: On-going open enrollment Cost: Free for NEGYSTC member systems, $75-125/PLU credit for non-members To register: Go to www.pioneerresa.org
This course is designed to improve the earth, life, and physical science content knowledge of K-7th grade teachers/paraprofessionals. The course is self-guided and facilitated by a NEGYSTC course instructor allowing participants to start the course whenever they choose. The course is designed around 24 content topics all aligned to the K-7 Science GPS. The topics addressed are divided up among the three main content areas as follows: 8 earth science, 8 life science, and 8 physical science topics. Participants can pick and choose which sessions they would like to complete based on the number of PLU credits they wish to earn (i.e., 1 PLU participants must complete 4 sessions, 2 PLU participants must complete 8 sessions, etc.). In addition, upon completion of the course, participants will gain access to the GYSTC-developed Implementation Guides that contain units, strategies, and learning applications for the K-7 Georgia Performance Science Standards. On-Line Essential Physical Science Content Course for 8th Grade Teachers: Location: On-line PLU Credits: 1-6 Start Date: On-going open enrollment Cost: Free for NEGYSTC member systems, $75-125/PLU credit for non-members To register: Go to www.pioneerresa.org
This course is designed to improve the physical science content knowledge of 8th grade teachers/paraprofessionals. The course is self-guided and facilitated by a NEGYSTC course instructor allowing participants to start the course whenever they choose. The course is designed around 30 content topics all aligned to the 8th Grade Science GPS. Participants can pick and choose which sessions they would like to complete based on the number of PLU credits they wish to earn (i.e., 1 PLU participants must complete 5 sessions, 2 PLU participants must complete 10 sessions, etc.). In addition, upon completion of the course, participants will gain access to the GYSTC-developed Implementation Guides that contain units, strategies, and learning applications for the 8th Grade Georgia Performance Science Standards.
Crime Lab Science for Elementary Grades 2-5 PLU credits: 1 Dates & Times: Saturday, March 13, 2010; 9:00am-2:00pm Location: Pioneer RESA, Cleveland, GA
This engaging unit integrates math and science concepts through solving one of two mysteries, one for younger students (2nd-3rd Grades) and the other for older students (4th-5th Grades). Students become detectives as they learn to observe, conduct crime lab tests, analyze results, and apply their knowledge to solve the mystery. To complete the requirements for 1 PLU credit, participants can either choose to implement the activities with their students, or choose one of the other Saturday Science workshops to attend.
Crime Lab Science for Middle & High School (Grades 6-12) PLU credits: 1 Dates & Times: Saturday, March 20, 2010; 9:00am-2:00pm Location: Pioneer RESA, Cleveland, GA
Participants will learn how to present various crime lab science programs in their classroom. Students become detectives as they learn to observe, conduct crime lab tests, analyze results, and apply their knowledge to solve a mystery. To complete the requirements for 1 PLU credit, participants can either choose to implement the activities with their students, or choose one of the other Saturday Science workshops to attend.
Star Lab Portable Planetarium for K-8 Teachers PLU credits: 1 Dates & Times: Saturday, April 17, 2010; 9:00am – 2:00pm Location: Pioneer RESA, Cleveland, GA
This training is geared for beginners or those who would like a refresher on how to set up, operate, and pack up the Star Lab Planetarium. In addition, we will cover some basic activities that can be done with the Constellation and Starfield cylinders, including moon phases. To complete the requirements for 1 PLU credit, participants can either choose to conduct a Star Lab presentation with their students, or choose one of the other Saturday Science workshops to attend.
PLU Credits: 1 PLU Location: Pioneer RESA, Cleveland, GA Dates: Saturdays, March 27th and April 24th, 2010 Times: 9:00AM – 2:00PM Cost: $35 (includes two curricula, numerous resources, and PLU) Deadline to register: Friday, March 12th, 2010 (Register online at www.georgiaconservancy and click on “events”)
Georgia’s Native Waters: Designed to be more than conservation education this curriculum is 212 pages of interdisciplinary lessons and over 55 activities for kindergarten through twelfth grade students that inspire them to apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations through the investigation of many of Georgia's amazing aquatic ecosystems as found in each of Georgia’s five diverse eco-regions, while at the same time connecting how community values can impact these areas. Georgia’s Native Seasons: When you study the natural world you discover that life has few definite beginnings and endings, but rather passes through stages that are part of a continuing cycle. As the seasons revolve, many organisms alter their routines to compensate for the changing temperatures and available food. In this interactive workshop you will explore the changes that occur in the flora and fauna throughout the Georgia seasons. Getting Earthy on Ossabaw Island Dates: March 12-14, 2010 Location: Ossabaw Island Fee: $325.00 2 PLU Credits All grade levels Registration Deadline: February 15, 2010
Ossabaw Island was designated as Georgia's first heritage preserve in 1978. It is comprised of 11,800 acres of uplands covered with second growth forest interspersed with creeks, rivers and tidal marsh. This course was designed to provide teachers with content knowledge and learning applications for the Georgia Performance Standards for Earth Science (including astronomy, tides, soil, barrier island formation, rocks and minerals, and the geologic time scale) in a field setting.
Fee includes charter boat to island, dormitory-style lodging at the Clubhouse (a restored Victorian hunting lodge), meals, on-island transportation, and educational materials.
Dates: April 23 – 25, 2010 Location: Ossabaw Island Fee: $325.00 2 PLU Credits All grade levels Registration Deadline: March 20, 2010
This course is designed as a comprehensive study of the anatomy, physical characteristics, adaptations, behaviors, habitat requirements, and breeding practices of birds. Participants will observe year-round bird residents of Ossabaw Island as well as migratory birds. Both life and physical science objectives will be covered. Teachers will receive two curricula: Flying WILD and Our Shared Forests. Fee includes charter boat to island, dormitory-style lodging at the Clubhouse (a restored Victorian hunting lodge), meals, on-island transportation, and educational materials.
Limited to 12 participants.
Please contact Lynn Larsen (lpl@gsw.edu) to register. Payment must be received by registration deadline.
Dates: June 9-12, 2010 or July 14-17, 2010 Location: Ossabaw Island Instructors: Kathy Gunn and Jaymee Herrington All Grade Levels 3 PLU Credits Fee: $365
Designated as Georgia’s first Heritage Preserve in 1978, Ossabaw Island is the only island in Georgia, and perhaps elsewhere, to be used exclusively for educational and scientific purposes. Participants in this class will have the opportunity to study the ecosystems of this beautiful island as well as many aspects of sea turtle ecology including classification, behavior patterns, migration, nesting, and threats to sea turtle survival. Activities will include night walks to search for nesting turtles. Fee includes charter boat to island, dormitory-style lodging at the Clubhouse (a restored Victorian hunting lodge), meals, on-island transportation, and educational materials. Limited to 12 participants. Deadline for registration is May 14th.
For more information or to register, please contact: West GYSTC Jaymee Herrington, Regional Coordinator College of Education University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA 30118 (678)839-6147 office (678)839-6146 fax jherring@westga.edu
Note: Money must be received before you will be considered to be registered for the course. Cancellation before May 30th will result in a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for cancellation after June 1st.
Environmental Education Research Academy (EERA) Grades: K-12 Dates: June 13-18, 2010 Location: Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Newton, GA PLU Credits: 5 Cost: $100 refundable registration fee upon completion of the course. Application Deadline: April 30th, 2010 (or until positions are filled) For more information, contac t Lynn Larsen at (229) 931-2167 or lpl@canes.gsw.edu
You are invited to participate in this summer’s EERA, A Improving Teacher Quality Grants Program (funding pending), at the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center in southwest Georgia. This intensive science-based program is designed for K-12 teachers to explore current research related to natural resources. Forestry, wildlife, plant diversity, and aquatic ecology will be the subject areas examined during the week.
Lodging (double occupancy) and meals are provided. The Jones Center, and GYSTC, request that participants stay on campus unless an at home emergency arises. This will provide the best experience possible for each participant. Some night-time events are required and depending upon weather the exact days are not known.
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