TEXAS COUNCIL
OF ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
Affiliate of
the Science Teachers Association of
Texas,
the Council of Elementary
Science International, and
the Texas Academy of Science. Associated with the National
Science Teachers Association.
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DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST)
November 15-17, 2008 Fort Worth
12th
Annual TCES Science Leadership Symposium
January 16-18, 2009 Port
Royal, Port Aransas
"Educating Diverse Learners for the 21st Century Through STEM Activities"
Spend a week-end exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math activities for your classroom.
Port Royal Resort, Port Aransas
January 16-18, 2009
The Symposium will include:
- Book study using the latest publication on classroom diversity
- Leadership seminar
- Resources for immediate classroom use
- Strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learnerss
- Literacy connections
- Break-out sessions on topics including science, math, engineering and technology
- Make-n-Take Share-a-thon presented by experienced classroom teachers
- An evening of Math Mania
- Three days, two nights at Port Royal Resort in Port Aransas (http://www.port-royal.com)
- Five meals
- Networking among teachers from across the State of Texas
- All materials
The early registration for this 12th Annual Science Leadership Symposium is $275.00. After December 5, the cost will be $300.
As you write your campus improvement plan and develop your campus budget for the coming school year, be sure to include this wonderful opportunity for professional growth.
Watch this website for additional information and registration materials.
Fort
Worth Museum of Science and History 1501 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, TX 76107 ph: 817-255-9300, 888-255-9300 fax: 817-732-7635 |
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